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2006 Dodge Sidewinder — Hot Trucks 5-Pack · yellow | Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide

This page identifies the 2006 Hot Wheels Dodge Sidewinder release listed as Hot Trucks 5-Pack (J3296). Compare its body finish, wheels, decoration and package with the other Sidewinder releases before assigning an exact variation.

Release facts

BrandHot Wheels
CastingDodge Sidewinder
Release year2006
Series / assortmentHot Trucks 5-Pack
Toy / collector numberJ3296
Body finishYellow
WheelsY5
BaseChrome plastic; cataloged base-country differences
Country of manufactureChina and Malaysia are both recorded
PackageHot Trucks 5-Pack

How to identify this release

Black and white Dodge side decoration with black interior and clear windshield. South Texas Diecast records both China- and Malaysia-base examples under J3296; compare the base on the individual car.

Use the release name, year and toy or collector number together. The base, wheel pattern, body finish and tampo are useful cross-checks when the car is loose. A package can confirm its series or assortment.

Physical details

The Dodge Sidewinder is a 68 mm Hot Wheels concept pickup. Its metal body and plastic base, interior, bed cover and windshield are documented for the original casting. This release uses Y5 wheels and a chrome plastic; cataloged base-country differences.

Do not infer an undocumented interior, window tint or country of manufacture from a related color version. Check the exact car and its markings.

Packaging and condition

Hot Trucks 5-Pack. Record the car’s paint, tampo, wheel wear, base condition and window marks separately from card or blister condition. The package helps confirm the original series; the loose casting shows its physical details.

Condition and completeness

Inspect the windshield, cab, bed cover, fenders, wheels and base for cracks, chips, scrapes or bent axles. Check the side and hood decoration for wear. Record the toy’s condition separately from its card, blister or multipack packaging.

Sidewinder variation web

All 18 documented Sidewinder records are linked below so you can compare this issue with the entire family.

Value Research

Before comparing completed sales for 2006 Hot Wheels Dodge Sidewinder — Hot Trucks 5-Pack · yellow, match the 2006 year, Hot Trucks 5-Pack assortment and J3296 number with the car’s finish, wheels and decoration. Black and white Dodge side decoration with black interior and clear windshield. South Texas Diecast records both China- and Malaysia-base examples under J3296; compare the base on the individual car.

Compare only the same Sidewinder release and keep loose-car condition separate from card, blister or set condition. These records help identify a version; they do not assign a current price.

Collector FAQs

What identifies this 2006 release?

Black and white Dodge side decoration with black interior and clear windshield. South Texas Diecast records both China- and Malaysia-base examples under J3296; compare the base on the individual car.

What should I check on a loose example?

Use the release name, year and toy or collector number together. The base, wheel pattern, body finish and tampo are useful cross-checks when the car is loose. A package can confirm its series or assortment.

Which package details help confirm the match?

Hot Trucks 5-Pack. Record the car’s paint, tampo, wheel wear, base condition and window marks separately from card or blister condition. The package helps confirm the original series; the loose casting shows its physical details.

Source notes

Release identity and physical details are cross-checked against Hot Wheels Newsletter and South Texas Diecast catalog records. Where their descriptions differ, the difference is stated rather than treated as a confirmed tooling change. No market value or rarity claim is made.

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