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Mantis Matte Black
MantisMatte Black · 2002
TOY # 54399 · INSECTIRIDE 5-PACK
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Mantis

Matte Black•2002
✦Very Common · 14
47Variations
1970–2012Years
18Series
54399Toy #
Colour
Matte Black
Material
Die-cast metal
Base
Orange
Wheels
5DOT
Interior
white
Window
Red tint
Series
Insectiride 5-Pack
Made in
Thailand
Tampo / graphics
Silver & Red Beetle image, Insectiride Beetle
Notes

Named Speed Machine

About the Mantis

This model was first released as Mantis for 1970. It has an opening canopy and an exposed metal engine/exh. pipes. For the 1973 release the name was changed to Double Vision and solid louvers replaced the exposed rear-mounted engine. The model was later renamed Speed Seeker for three releases from 1984 through 1987. After a nine-year absence it was again released a few more times with a new name of Speed Machine. The major difference for the latest release is that the canopy doesn't open. The 1

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