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1997 Hot Wheels Flame Stopper II — Fire Fighting Action Pack · 16148 | Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide
The 1997 Fire Fighting Action Pack uses the same red 5-spoke Flame Stopper II as the #617 mainline release. Item 16148 identifies the pack presentation; the truck itself is cataloged as identical.
How to identify this release
The 1997 Fire Fighting Action Pack uses the same red 5-spoke Flame Stopper II as the #617 mainline release. Item 16148 identifies the pack presentation; the truck itself is cataloged as identical.
- Year
- 1997
- Pack
- Fire Fighting Action Pack
- Toy number
- 16148
- Casting match
- Identical to #617 mainline
- Body
- Red
- Wheels
- 5-spoke
- Windows
- Smoke tint
- Country
- China
Action Pack release
The 1997 Fire Fighting Action Pack entry uses the red Flame Stopper II documented as identical to the #617 mainline model. Item 16148 identifies the package release. The vehicle has white and black/silver Emergency decoration, 5-spoke wheels, and smoke-tinted windows. Match the original action pack or clear package evidence to identify this release rather than relying on the loose truck alone.
The 16148 pack and #617 carded mainline share the same truck configuration; their package histories are different. Do not describe the vehicle as a new physical casting variation.
Condition and value research
Inspect the boom, base, windows, and Emergency tampo just as you would on the mainline vehicle. For a complete pack, record all included vehicles and accessories, plus the card and blister condition.
Compare the 16148 package with other action packs in similar condition. A loose Flame Stopper II may match the truck but cannot confirm the original pack.
Flame Stopper II release variation web
Compare the red Auto-City fire releases, orange refuse versions, Fire Station issue, and later Emergency releases by their tampo, base, wheels, and package.