COLLECTOR GUIDE
2000 Hot Wheels Surf Crate 24378 — Collector Guide
What distinguishes this release?
2000 Surf Crate (toy number 24378) in 2000 First Editions 13/36, with a Metalflake Dark Purple finish.
Official IdentificationManufacturer, model number, year and documented features for this release.
24378Catalog toy number
Reference photo
Official Identification
| Manufacturer | Mattel |
|---|---|
| Casting / model | Surf Crate |
| Release year | 2000 |
| Toy / model number | 24378 |
| Series / assortment | 2000 First Editions 13/36 |
| Body color | Metalflake Dark Purple |
| Wheels | 5SP |
| Base | ZAMAC |
| Country | Malaysia |
Variation SummaryHow this release fits among the recorded versions of the casting.
2000First documented release36Documented releases
Variation Summary
2000 Surf Crate (toy number 24378) appears in 2000 First Editions 13/36, with a Metalflake Dark Purple finish.
Hot Wheels first released Surf Crate in 2000; 36 releases are documented below.
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Notable Releases
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Casting History
Casting History
Surf Crate is Greg Padginton’s hot-rodded woody-wagon original, introduced in the 2000 First Editions. These 2000–2001 examples use the original tooling with a separately removable surfboard and rear-deck inscription; collector catalogs document a 2011 deck/surfboard consolidation and a later 2015 exhaust/blower revision.
Physical DetailsBody finish, wheels, base and visible details recorded for this version.
5SPDocumented wheelsZAMACDocumented baseMalaysiaCountry marking
Physical Details
- Body / color: Metalflake Dark Purple
- Wheels: 5SP
- Base: ZAMAC
- Country marking: Malaysia
Packaging DetailsPackage style, assortment and included contents recorded for this release.
Packaging Details
Package: Single-card 2000 First Editions blister
Condition details and completed-sale research for collectors.
Notable ReleasesFamily context and exact record separation.
FAQAnswers to common collector identification questions.
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.
Surf Crate — 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
Surf Crate 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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