T-Bucket (Skull Form Variation)
Mattel • Hot Wheels (Mainline)
Toy Category
Vehicle
Year Released
2008
Condition
Good/Very Good. Visible edge wear on the purple plastic housing and slight paint loss on the hood stripes. The translucent green components appear clear with no major cracks.
Estimated Market Value
$1.00 - $3.00 USD
Description
A customized T-Bucket hot rod features a purple plastic body with yellow flame graphics and a white 'Hot Wheels' logo. It is characterized by a distinctive translucent green chassis and engine block, suggesting a supernatural or radioactive theme. Features black plastic front splitter and 5-spoke wheels.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$1.00 - $3.00 USD
Auction Estimate
$0.50 - $2.00 USD
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Released as part of the 2008 'Connect Cars' or 'Hot Wheels' basic line; manufactured in Thailand/Malaysia.
Model Number
L9948
Toy Type
1:64 scale die-cast / plastic hybrid
Toy Condition
Good/Very Good. Visible edge wear on the purple plastic housing and slight paint loss on the hood stripes. The translucent green components appear clear with no major cracks.
Packaging Condition
No Packaging (item is loose/out of box).
Rarity & Significance
Common. This is a mass-produced mainline casting. While the purple and translucent green colorway is visually striking to younger collectors, it holds low rarity value for serious collectors unless mint in box.
Special Features
Translucent green 'ghost' or 'slime' effect chassis and engine; 5-spoke wheels with chrome-look foil (partially worn); stylized hot-rod design.
Notable Variations
This specific casting has numerous variations; earlier versions (1989-1990s) were predominantly metal-heavy, whereas this 2008-era version utilizes more plastic components. Some variants feature solid color chassis or different wheel sets (like 7-spoke or lace wheels).