My son got this Hot Wheels delivery truck, and the decor on the side looks familiar... Did they blatantly rip off Snake-Eyes, or is this "just a coincidence."

The copyright on the bottom of the truck says 1986, but I'm sure that had to do with the mold. (I doubt the store would have kept the truck on their shelves for the last23 to 24 years.)

Any thoughts?

Definitely looks like it was inspired by Snake Eyes.

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I think it's different enough to avoid litigation, but yeah, looks a lot like him.

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Too bad it's not a red line. Although looks like red line tires. Yes, I do admit, I do have a Hot Wheels collection....

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As I seem to recall, ninjas were all the rage back in the mid '80s. Everything was going ninja at that time, including myself for Halloeen one year. While it does look like out favorite silent commando, I'm guessing Mattel's intention was was just to keep up with the ninja fad.

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Some people, when trying to avoid thinking about those things that cause them pain, turn to drink, or perhaps food, or drugs... I turn not to any of those... I collect action figures, turning my mind to the hunt, so that I might find a mote of peace... Over the years, I've found that alcoholism is much more socially acceptable by far.

What I find amazing is how COOL that artwork is. It looks MODERN. That's over 20 years old and the art looks fresh unlike most comic art!