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# Candy Striper - 1:18 '55 Chevy Bel Air Gasser - Red Line Club (Update)
- URL: https://hwheadline.com/candy-striper-1-18/
- Published: 2023-09-10T18:00:39.000Z
- Updated: 2023-09-26T20:15:12.000Z
- Author: HWJamey
- Tags: Hot Wheels Red Line Club

A 1:18 scale '55 Chevy Bel Air Gasser will be the next crowdfunding event for the Red Line Club.

The Gasser will require 10,000 backers to pre-purchase the car in order for it to be produced. If the target isn't reached the car will not be made.

Crowdfunding will begin on Tuesday, September 12, at 9 am PT and will end on October 9, 2023 at 11:59 pm PT. The cost of the car is $250.

As the number of backers reaches different milestones additional features will be added.

**Update:** The Red Line Club has improved the milestones for the Gasser. The 1:64 Candy Striper is now included at 10,000 backers.

### Milestones

- 10,000 Backers - **1:18 "Candy Striper" '55 Chevy Bel Air Gasser** and the **1:64 "Candy Striper" '55 Chevy Bel Air Gasser**
- 13,000 Backers - **Smoke Stands & Flame Exhausts**
- 16,000 Backers - **Display Base & Background**

### Old Milestones

- 10,000 Backers - **1:18 "Candy Striper" '55 Chevy Bel Air Gasser**
- 13,000 Backers - **1:64 "Candy Striper" '55 Chevy Bel Air Gasser**
- 16,000 Backers - **Smoke Stands & Flame Exhausts**
- 19,000 Backers - **Display Base & Background**

Learn more at [Mattel Creations](https://creations.mattel.com/products/rlc-cxclusive-118-candy-striper-crowdfund-hnl28?ref=hwheadline.com).

### 1:18 Candy Striper

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/81/4f/814f42c9-9554-47a0-a5c0-499b2f9606cf/content/images/2023/09/1-18-Candy-Striper-10k-1.jpg)

With 10,000 backers, the 1:18 scale Candy Striper with Spectraflame pink paint and rubber wheels will be made.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/81/4f/814f42c9-9554-47a0-a5c0-499b2f9606cf/content/images/2023/09/1-18-Candy-Striper-10k-2.jpg)

The Gasser will have an engine with rubber spark plug wires and multiple components.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/81/4f/814f42c9-9554-47a0-a5c0-499b2f9606cf/content/images/2023/09/1-18-Candy-Striper-10k-3.jpg)

Additional features include an opening hood, opening doors, cloth seat belts with laser-etched buckles, and working steering.

### Replica 1:64 "Candy Striper"

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/81/4f/814f42c9-9554-47a0-a5c0-499b2f9606cf/content/images/2023/09/1-18-Candy-Striper-13k-1.jpg)

With 13,000 backers, a replica 1:64 scale'55 Chevy Bel Air Gasser "Candy Striper" will be included.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/81/4f/814f42c9-9554-47a0-a5c0-499b2f9606cf/content/images/2023/09/1-18-Candy-Striper-13k-2.jpg)

The original ['55 Chevy Bel Air Gasser "Candy Striper"](https://hwrlc.com/55-chevy-bel-air-gasser-candy-striper/?ref=hwheadline.com) was a 2015 Red Line Club release that was individually numbered and limited to 4,000\. 

Being highly sought-after, the original Candy Striper now consistently commands prices well in excess of $1,000.

### Smoke Stands + Flames

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/81/4f/814f42c9-9554-47a0-a5c0-499b2f9606cf/content/images/2023/09/1-18-Candy-Striper-16k-1.jpg)

With 16,000 backers, plug-in flame exhausts and smoke stands that allow the Gasser to be displayed performing a wheelie will be included.

### Display Base + Background

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/81/4f/814f42c9-9554-47a0-a5c0-499b2f9606cf/content/images/2023/09/1-18-Candy-Striper-19k-0.jpg)

With 19,000 backers, a black base and a dragstrip background will be included. Each set will also be individually numbered.

![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/81/4f/814f42c9-9554-47a0-a5c0-499b2f9606cf/content/images/2023/09/1-18-Candy-Striper-19k-1.jpg)

If all targets are reached, backers will receive a 1:18 Candy Striper, a 1:64 Candy Striper, smoke stands & exhaust flames, and the display base with a background.