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Post by Deleted on Feb 10, 2013 19:51:33 GMT -8
Zowees Series 1972 Retail Releases & Shell PromotionalsWith the success of Hot Wheels, Mattel introduced a new line of minature cars in a 1972 promotion with the Shell Oil Company. These cars are about half the size of a Hot Wheels car. Later on in 1972, these cars were made available through the retail stores as well but as a variation of the Shell Oil versions. The Shell Oil versions were free with a minimum purchase of gasoline or could be purchased alone for 49 cents. As these were very popular, 6 additional cars were created. These 6 were only available for sale in retail stores. There are 14 cars total, all of which are identified with the markings of Mattel and Hong Kong on the base.  Beddy Bye Shell Version - Trailer Hitch, Carved Posts, Posts extend above canopy Retail Version - No Trailer Hitch, Plain Posts, Posts flush with canopy Baby Buggy Shell Version - Trailer Hitch, No Antenna, Large Bonnet Retail Version - No Trailer Hitch, Antenna, Small Bonnet Bumble SeatShell Version - Trailer Hitch, No Antenna Retail Version - No Trailer Hitch, Antenna Covered Draggin'Shell Version - Trailer Hitch, No Antenna Retail Version - No Trailer Hitch, Antenna DesperadoShell Version - Trailer Hitch, Small Sombrero Retail Version - No Trailer Hitch, Large Sombrero DiabloShell Version - Trailer Hitch, Small Horns Retail Version - No Trailer Hitch, Large Horns Good KnightShell Version - Trailer Hitch, Short Ridge on Helmet Retail Version - No Trailer Hitch, Tall Ridge on Helmet Red LighterShell Version - Trailer Hitch, Antenna, Short Dome Retail Version - No Trailer Hitch, No Antenna, Tall Dome These below were available in retail only Fire Truck, Shifty, Light My Fire, Home Sweet Home, Numb Skull, Goin' Fishin |
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