POP 3 - This is one of three AFA 80 examples of this variant found in AFA’s population report, none are graded higher. Total AFA graded population of 4.

**Rare Variant: Corrected Sticker Variant/Hand Cut Box**

Elusive factory sealed TM Hot Rod from Series 4 in 1987. Valuable piece, and like Cyclonus with a total of only about 20 AFA graded examples across all variants, it’s one that few collectors have been able to acquire. Our example is quite impressive. Five of six panels are superb including the all-important front panel. The box subgrade of 75 is due to a pronounced flap crease on the reverse. Our MISB example comes firmly factory tape sealed. There is a faint colorbreak along the left edge, no colorbreak along the right edge. Window is crystal clear as is the bubble that holds Hot Rod in place. The car showcased within is in pristine condition, well-deserving of its 90 subgrade. This is the very first time we have offered a TM Hot Rod in our auctions.

Encapsulated by AFA (80, 75-85-90), #10321618