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2012 Hot Wheels Dodge Caravan W4604 | Slate/light blue and dark blue
What distinguishes this release?
2012 Dodge Caravan (toy number W4604) in Hot Wheels Boulevard: Big Hits, with a Slate/light blue and dark blue finish.
Official IdentificationManufacturer, model number, year and documented features for this release.
W4604Catalog toy number
Reference photo
Official Identification
| Manufacturer | Mattel |
|---|---|
| Casting / model | Dodge Caravan |
| Release year | 2012 |
| Toy / model number | W4604 |
| Series / assortment | Hot Wheels Boulevard: Big Hits |
| Body color | Slate/light blue and dark blue |
| Wheels | Large five-spoke Real Riders with orange tire line; catalog RRLW5 |
| Base | Unpainted metal |
| Country | Malaysia |
Variation SummaryHow this release fits among the recorded versions of the casting.
Variation Summary
2012 Dodge Caravan (toy number W4604) appears in Hot Wheels Boulevard: Big Hits, with a Slate/light blue and dark blue finish.
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Casting History
Casting History
Phil Riehlman designed the Dodge Caravan casting for its 1998 First Editions debut, toy 18173. Its subject is the 1996 Dodge Caravan ESS concept van. The early miniature combines a metal body with plastic chassis, glazing and interior. The 2012 Boulevard version changes to a metal base and Real Riders wheels; that construction must not be generalized to the earlier releases.
Physical DetailsBody finish, wheels, base and visible details recorded for this version.
Large five-spoke Real Riders with orange tire line; catalog RRLW5Documented wheelsUnpainted metalDocumented baseMalaysiaCountry marking
Physical Details
- Body / color: Slate/light blue and dark blue
- Wheels: Large five-spoke Real Riders with orange tire line; catalog RRLW5
- Base: Unpainted metal
- Country marking: Malaysia
Packaging DetailsPackage style, assortment and included contents recorded for this release.
Packaging Details
Package: Boulevard collector blister card
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Buying & Value — Full Guide
Buying & Value Guide
Compare this release with examples in similar condition. On a loose car, inspect paint, printed graphics and wheel wear. For a carded example, include card and blister condition and check that the package is complete.
Completed sales are the clearest guide when the model number, finish and package match.
Dodge Caravan — Frequently Asked Questions
Collector FAQs
Which details separate one release from another?
Compare the casting name with the year, toy number, finish, graphics, wheels and package markings shown for that version.
Does the copyright year on the base always match the release year?
No. The base copyright can predate the year a particular color or package appeared. Use the release markings and packaging together.
What should I inspect on a loose example?
Check the paint, printed graphics, wheel faces and base for wear or damage. Those details help compare condition between examples.
What does the carded photograph show?
It documents the package design and the car as sold. Loose-car photos are shown separately when an exact view is available.
Collecting Terms, Sources & Model References
Dodge Caravan collecting terms
Casting: the underlying model/tooling family, not just a color. Release: one issued version within that family. Decoration: the printed graphics and finish. Assortment code: a set or mix identifier that can differ from the individual car's item number.
Sources & model references
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