Hardnoze Cadillac Escalade
Mattel • Hot Wheels (Hardnoze Series)
Toy Category
Vehicle
Year Released
2004
Condition
Good/Very Good; visible paint chips on the front fenders and roof edges; axles appear straight; light dust accumulation in the sunroof
Estimated Market Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Description
A caricatured Cadillac Escalade featuring the 'Hardnoze' design aesthetic characterized by an oversized front end and shortened rear. The vehicle is painted in a metallic burnt orange/copper, features a large open sunroof, black interior, tinted windows, and gold-rimmed lace wheels.
Market Value
Estimated Market Value
$1.00 - $3.00
Auction Estimate
$0.50 - $2.00
Toy Identity
Edition Details
Mainline release; first appearance of this casting; manufactured in Malaysia
Model Number
B3539
Toy Type
1:64 scale die-cast metal and plastic
Toy Condition
Good/Very Good; visible paint chips on the front fenders and roof edges; axles appear straight; light dust accumulation in the sunroof
Packaging Condition
No Packaging; loose item
Rarity & Significance
Common; the Hardnoze series was a divisive stylized line from the early 2000s that is now mostly a niche curiosity for completist collectors of the Cadillac Escalade casting.
Special Features
Distorted 'Tooned' proportions with extreme front-heavy styling; gold-chrome lace wheels.
Notable Variations
Also released in 2004 in a 'First Editions' blister pack with different wheel variations (5-spoke) and later in various multi-packs with different colorways.