Hot Wheels casting info · Hooligan
2002 Pop’s Garage Hooligan — Primer Brown Lucky Rat — Casting Info & Complete Collector’s Guide
The Pop’s Garage Hooligan is primer brown, with a Lucky Rat graphic and Hot Wheels marks across the sides. The set release is easy to confuse with an un-decorated brown repaint unless the side tampo is visible.
Release details
| Year | 2002 |
|---|---|
| Release or assortment | Pop’s Garage 4-car set · Target exclusive |
| Catalog code | E1 |
| Body and fenders | Primer brown body with black fenders |
| Tampo | Lucky Rat and multicolor Hot Wheels graphics |
| Interior | Black |
| Base | Metal base |
| Wheels | RRWW |
| Country | Malaysia |
| Package context | Pop’s Garage four-car Target-exclusive set |
What sets this version apart: The 2002 four-car set was a Target exclusive. Its RRWW wheel code and Malaysia base help confirm the release alongside the Lucky Rat decoration.
Inspecting a loose example
Look for Lucky Rat lettering and the multicolor logo treatment. Photograph both sides; a single profile can hide part of the decoration.
Check the hood, doors, fender edges, exposed engine, wheels, and underside in direct light. Record paint chips and tampo wear separately from factory details; on releases identified by a base or engine change, include a clear underside or engine view.
All 27 Hooligan variations
2013 Easter Series Hooligan — Purple Y2089
Compare this release with the other documented colors, series, and component versions.
- 2001 · First Editions · 6/36 — A1 · #018: First Editions Hooligan — Satin Black
- 2001 · First Editions · 6/36 — A2 · #018: First Editions Hooligan — Chrome Valve Covers
- 2001 · Mainline — B1 · #203: Hooligan — Metalflake Dark Purple Mainline
- 2001 · Speed Fleet 20-pack — B2: Speed Fleet Hooligan — Dark Purple 20-Pack
- 2001 · Power Launcher pack — C1: Power Launcher Hooligan — Metalflake Silver
- 2002 · NASCAR Hooligan — D1: NASCAR Hooligan — Red and Black #45
- 2002 · Pop’s Garage 4-car set · Target exclusive — E1: Pop’s Garage Hooligan — Primer Brown Lucky Rat
- 2003 · Crash Test set — F1: Crash Test Hooligan — Flat Black
- 2002 · Hot Rod Magazine · #108 · 2/4 — G1: Hot Rod Magazine Hooligan — Green #108
- 2003 · Treasure Hunt · #001 · 1/12 — H1 · Toy #57000: Treasure Hunt Hooligan — Pearl White #001
- 2003 · Track Aces · #161 — I1: Track Aces Hooligan — Satin Light Blue #161
- 2004 · Tat Rods · #122 · 5/5 — J1 · B3843: Tat Rods Hooligan — Flat Gray #122
- 2005 · Heat Fleet II 5-pack — K1 · G6914: Heat Fleet II Hooligan — Metalflake Red
- 2006 · 20-pack gift set — K2: 20-Pack Gift Set Hooligan — Metalflake Red
- 2006 · Classics Series 2 · #23/30 — L1 · J2779: Classics Hooligan — Spectraflame Brown
- 2006 · Classics Series 2 · #23/30 — L2 · J2779: Classics Hooligan — Spectraflame Green
- 2006 · Classics Series 2 · #23/30 — L3 · J2779: Classics Hooligan — Spectraflame Magenta
- 2006 · Classics Series 2 · #23/30 — L4 · J2779: Classics Hooligan — Spectraflame Blue
- 2006 · Classics Series 2 · #23/30 — L5 · J2779: Classics Hooligan — Spectraflame Gold
- 2006 · Classics Series 2 · #23/30 — L6 · J2779: Classics Hooligan — Spectraflame Wine / Purple
- 2007 · Clover Cars — R1 · L5737: Clover Cars Hooligan — Flat Green
- 2008 · Mystery Cars · #182 — S1 · M6952: Mystery Cars Hooligan — Black, No Chrome Valve Covers
- 2008 · Mystery Cars · #182 — S2: Mystery Cars Hooligan — Chrome Valve Covers
- 2008 · Mystery Cars · #182 · Factory-sealed set — S3: Mystery Cars Hooligan — Silver Base Factory-Sealed Set
- 2009 · Connect Cars · #8 — T1 · N4158: Connect Cars Hooligan — Flat Gray #8
- 2009 · Connect Cars · #8 — T2 · N4158: Connect Cars Hooligan — No-Chrome Valve Covers
- 2013 · Easter Series · 6/8 — U1 · Y2089: Easter Series Hooligan — Purple Y2089