Hot Wheels Bone Shaker [COMPLETE LIST]

If you’re into Hot Wheels, chances are you’ve come across the Bone Shaker. With its skull grille, open engine, and old-school hot rod vibe, it’s one of the most recognizable castings out there.

Over the years, it’s been released in dozens of versions, different colors, roof types, wheels, and event exclusives. Some are easy to find, others were only available at conventions or in limited sets.

Here’s a complete breakdown of every Hot Wheels Bone Shaker from the very beginning to the latest 2025 releases.

2007 Hot Wheels Bone Shaker RLC Chase Car

Before we go into the full yearly breakdown, it’s worth highlighting one of the most iconic early versions:

The 2007 Hot Wheels Bone Shaker, a Red Line Club chase car, is a die-cast model with Real Riders wheels and a metal base. This limited-edition release, capped at around 10,000 units, features a chrome skull grille and flame decals for a standout hot rod look.

• Vehicle Type: Chase Car
• Color: Spectraflame Ice Blue Froze
• Material: Die Cast
• Year: 2007
• Brand: Hot Wheels
• Model: Bone Shaker

2006

2006 First Editions 6/38

• Color: Black
• Design Feature: White Skull & Crossbones

2006 First Editions 6/38

• Color: Matte Brick Red
• Design Feature: White Skull & Crossbones

2006 First Editions 6/38

• Color: Dark Red
• Design Feature: White Skull & Crossbones

2006 First Editions 6/38

• Color: Matte Black
• Design Feature: HWC logo

2006 6th Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Nationals

• Color: Spectraflame Red
• Design Feature: Black & red flames, light red scorpion

2006 Japan Custom Show 2-Car Set

• Color: Orange
• Design Feature: Flames on side & hood

2006 Japan Custom Show Dinner Car

• Color: Orange
• Design Feature: Flames on side & hood

2007

2007 Toy Fair

• Color: Chrome
• Design Feature: Flaming Skull & Crossbones, “TOY FAIR ’07”

2007 Classics Series 3

• Color: Chrome
• Design Feature: Gold & Black Pinstriping, skeleton

2007 Classics Series 3

• Color: Spectraflame Brown
• Design Feature: White & Brown Pinstriping, skeleton

2007 Classics Series 3

• Color: Spectraflame Olive
• Design Feature: White & Black Pinstriping, skeleton

2007 Classics Series 3

• Color: Spectraflame Gold
• Design Feature: White & Black Pinstriping, skeleton

2007 Classics Series 3

• Color: Spectraflame Dark Blue
• Design Feature: Gold & Blue Pinstriping, skeleton

2007 Street Show 5/32

• Color: Metalflake Dark Yellow
• Design Feature: Two white racing stripes, skull on side

2007 Street Show 15/32

• Color: Metalflake Blue
• Design Feature: Pink & white scallops

2007 Hot Wheels Pirates 5-Pack

• Color: Primer Gray
• Design Feature: “BILGE RATS DUTCH BANKS”

2007 RLC sELECTIONs

• Color: Spectraflame Ice Blue & Flat Black
• Design Feature: White scallop, RLC logo, pinstriped hood

2007 Kar Keepers

• Color: Metalflake Dark Purple
• Design Feature: Red, white & black graphics, HWC logo

2007 Kar Keepers

• Color: Metalflake Dark Orange
• Design Feature: Red, white & black graphics, HWC logo

2007 21st Annual Hot Wheels Collectors Convention

• Color: Metalflake Gold & Gloss Black
• Design Feature: 21st Annual Convention logo

2007 Pepsi NEX (Japan Exclusive)

• Color: Red
• Design Feature: Silver flames, Pepsi NEX logo

2008

Since ’68: Top 40

• Color: Flat Olive Green
• Design Feature: Skull & Crossbones w/ Red star

Since ’68: Top 40

• Color: Flat Beige
• Design Feature: Skull & Crossbones w/ Green star

Since ’68: Originals

• Color: Lime Green & Black
• Design Feature: Blue flames

Truckin’ Transporters

• Color: Primer Gray
• Design Feature: Red & White scallop

2009

Larry’s Garage

• Color: Metalflake Brown & Black
• Design Feature: Flaming skull, skeleton hand

Larry’s Garage

• Color: Metalflake Blue
• Design Feature: Flaming skull, skeleton hand

Larry’s Garage

• Color: Yellow & Flat Brown
• Design Feature: Flaming skull, skeleton hand

Treasure Hunts

• Color: 2-Tone Black & Metalflake Gold
• Design Feature: Black & silver scallops

2010

Hot Wheels Garage

• Color: Metalflake Dark Blue
• Design Feature: White flames, red eyes

2011

HW Video Game Heroes

• Color: Black
• Design Feature: Yellow & orange flames, #8 on circle

2012

HW Racing

• Color: Metalflake Blue
• Design Feature: Race Team deco, #2

2013

HW Showroom

• Color: Pink
• Design Feature: Skeleton and Bone Shaker logo

2014

Happy Halloween!

• Color: Metalflake Purple
• Design Feature: ‘Graveyard Garage’ graphics

2015

Heritage Redline

• Color: Olive
• Design Feature: ‘Bone Shaker Customs’ skull logo

2016

HW Mild to Wild

• Color: Metalflake Olive
• Design Feature: Flaming skull & crossbones

2017

Peanuts

• Color: Satin Anti-Freeze
• Design Feature: Charlie Brown graphic, white ‘0’

2018

50th Race Team

• Color: Matte Blue
• Design Feature: #3, stripes, HW logo

2019

Rocket League 5-Pack

• Color: Dark Blue
• Design Feature: Rocket League branding

2020

Hot Wheels Boulevard

• Color: Black
• Design Feature: Yellow & orange flames

2021

Rod Squad

• Color: Yellow
• Design Feature: Mooneyes logo, black stripes, #68

2022

HW Dream Garage

• Color: Black
• Design Feature: White ’68’ and Bone Shaker logo

2023

HW Dream Garage

• Color: Dark Red
• Design Feature: Team Hot Wheels stripes, logo

2024

Mystery Models

• Color: Dark Silver
• Design Feature: Yellow flames, skull, roof logo

2025

Mystery Models (Series 2)

• Color: TBD
• Design Feature: Open-roof version #4 of 10

What is a Hot Wheels Bone Shaker?

The Bone Shaker is a custom Hot Wheels car designed by Larry Wood in 2006.It features a skull on the front grille, an exposed engine, and a hot rod body inspired by classic cars like the 1930s Ford Model A. It’s not based on a real car, but it has that classic street rod style.

History

When it first came out, it was available with either an open or closed roof. Over the years, Hot Wheels released multiple versions, some themed, like one with the Joker’s face, and others just new colors or wheel styles. 

In 2011, a full-size Bone Shaker was actually built using a Chevy Corvette C5, complete with a 5.7L V8 engine.

How Do You Get the Bone Shaker on Hot Wheels?

Getting a Hot Wheels Bone Shaker is straightforward, with options for collectors and players alike:

Video Games

In games like Hot Wheels Unleashed, the Bone Shaker is available as a base vehicle or as the Unleashed Edition through DLC ($0.99) or the Game of the Year Edition. In Forza Horizon 5, it’s a standard car, while in Forza Horizon 4, it’s part of Update Two.

Retail Stores

Find Bone Shaker die-cast cars at stores like Walmart, Target, or toy retailers. Look for mainline releases, special editions, or Monster Truck versions. Prices typically range from $2-$15 depending on the variant. Check shelves regularly for Treasure Hunt editions, which are rarer.

Online Marketplaces

eBay and Amazon offer a wide range of Bone Shakers, from standard models to exclusive variants like the Hot Wheels ID or Classics series. Prices vary, with rare versions like the Treasure Hunt or Unleashed Edition costing $10-$50 or more.

Collector Events

Attend Hot Wheels Collectors Conventions or Nationals to snag limited-edition Bone Shakers, often with unique liveries or packaging. These events, held annually since 1986, are great for finding rare models.

How Many Hot Wheels Bone Shakers are there?

The Bone Shaker has spawned numerous variants since its 2006 debut, making it one of Hot Wheels’ most prolific designs. While exact numbers evolve with new releases, here’s a breakdown:

• Mainline and Variants: Over 50 unique 1:64 scale versions exist, including open-roof, closed-roof, and Joker-themed models. Variants feature different colors, wheels (like Deep Dish 8-Spokes), and decals like flames or Hot Wheels logos.
• Special Editions: Includes Treasure Hunt models, Hot Wheels ID cars with NFC chips, and Classics Series releases. The Unleashed Edition, tied to Hot Wheels Unleashed, has a spectraflame red body and game logo.
• Derivatives: Related castings like the Baja Bone Shaker (off-road, since 2013) and Bone Speeder (track-optimized, since 2016) add to the family. Each has multiple releases with distinct liveries.
• Monster Trucks: The Bone Shaker Monster Truck, used in Monster Jam and Hot Wheels Unleashed 2: Turbocharged, has several versions, including one driven by Cody Holman in 2019.

Total Estimate: Counting mainline, special editions, derivatives, and Monster Truck versions, there are likely over 70 unique Bone Shaker models as of 2025, with new releases each year.

Final Thoughts

The Hot Wheels Bone Shaker remains one of the most iconic original castings, with nearly two decades of releases, variants, and collector exclusives. Its bold design, from the skull grille to the exposed engine, keeps it in high demand across mainlines, RLC editions, and themed sets.

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