1973 Mattel Chopcycles
US - Riptile (4932) - [1973-74]
US - Riptile (4932) - [1973-74]
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Light Blue
HTF -
Purple
VHTF -
Riptile
Retail Sales
- 1972 - 6,292 Sold
- 1973 - 6,733 Sold
- 1974 - 5,592 Sold --------------------------------
Tot - 18,617 Sold
Info.
Rider - Light Orange only -
Molded Colors - Color Rarity
Mattel Official Colors
The orginal project name was "Ghost" and was supposed to have been made in Ghostly Green compared to the White it was eventually made in. To be released with a Top Hat Rider.
Almost all parts were manufactured in the USA and shipped to Mexico for assembly before being sent back to the USA for distribution. Only the Riders(Hong Kong) and Motors(Japan) were made elsewhere.
Mattel created February-72 to April-72
Fire Orange with Yellow molded engine
The Chrome over Yellow engines have been found so far in Fire Orange & Nutmeg Brown cars.
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