2001 Hot Wheels Fandango — Orange First Editions debut: Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide

First Editions #48/48 · 2001 · toy 28756

2001 Hot Wheels Fandango — Orange First Editions debut

Loose 2001 Hot Wheels Fandango First Editions orange version with green side graphics — Loose First Editions example. The image identifies this release; it is not a condition grade.

This was the Fandango’s First Editions debut: the orange body and Fandango side lettering make it the easiest release to recognize in loose form. Collector catalogs list it as number 48/48, toy 28756. Match the green, black and white side graphics and PR5 wheels before treating a similarly colored van as this release.

This page documents one exact-release entry in the Fandango family. Use the item number, series and decoration as a set of clues; a loose car without its original package may need underside and interior inspection before its release can be confirmed.

Official Identification

Release: 2001 Hot Wheels Fandango, First Editions #48/48. Toy / collector identifier: 28756. Recorded body finish: Pearl orange. Wheels: PR5 five-spoke. Decoration: Green, black and white Fandango / Hot Wheels side graphics.

Use the release code as a starting point and confirm the body and tampos. Several release records reuse a toy number for distinct interior or decoration variants.

Physical Details

Check the roof, hood, both sides, window tint, interior color and wheel face. The Fandango silhouette remains consistent across the family, so the exact tampo placement and wheel combination do much of the identification work.

Recorded finish: Pearl orange. Wheel clue: PR5 five-spoke. Decoration clue: Green, black and white Fandango / Hot Wheels side graphics.

Packaging Notes

For a carded example, compare the card year, series name and individual toy number with the car. Keep the package condition separate from the condition of the casting itself.

For loose examples, photograph the base, interior, roof and both sides. Do not use the copyright date molded into the base as the release date without matching the complete version.

Variation web: every recorded Fandango release

Each card opens a release-specific record. Use the year, series or assortment, item number and visible decoration together; a shared casting name alone does not identify the variant.

Sources and Model References

Release details were checked against Mattel product identifiers where available and collector references including South Texas Diecast, Hot Wheels Newsletter, Hot Wheels casting and series catalogs. Small details that disagree across references are omitted unless they distinguish this release.

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2001 Hot Wheels Fandango — Orange First Editions debut: Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide