Hot Wheels Mercedes. Picture: Mattel
Mattel has announced the launch of the first-ever product collection under its new Brick Shop brand in collaboration with Hot Wheels.
Each set features accurate details and proportions, customisation options and includes real metal parts.
New experience
Mattel said the launch marks the beginning of a new way to experience Hot Wheels, blending the fun of building with the thrill of collecting and racing.
Roberto Stanichi, executive vice president, Global Head of Vehicles and Building Sets at Mattel said Hot Wheels has fuelled the passion of car enthusiasts for generations.
“With Mattel Brick Shop, we’re giving fans an entirely new way to engage with their favourite vehicles. This Hot Wheels collection by Mattel Brick Shop delivers what car fans have been clamouring for: buildable vehicles that deliver true car authenticity.
“Our design team meticulously recreated these vehicles in brick form while preserving what made them great in the first place, including real metal parts and a matching exclusive die-cast, giving fans a new way to collect, build, and play said Stanichi,
Mattel Brick Shop’s first Hot Wheels building sets are available in three series, the Hot Wheels Speed Series, Hot Wheels Elite Series and Hot Wheels Premium Series and each item will come with exclusive die-cast car to match each build.
Each set is inspired by both real-life cars and Hot Wheels originals.
Premium Series
The Premium Series features metal parts, including extra metal wheel covers and licensed decals for customisation, plus a matching 1:64 metal car to collect and display.
First in the series is the Hot Wheels legendary Mercedes-Benz 300 SL Gullwing in 1:12 scale with opening doors, a metal Mercedes-Benz crest, and luxe interior detailing. It comes with a matching 1:64 die-cast metal car.
The Premium series retails for R2 350
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Elite Series
The Elite Series is a collection of iconic cars you can customize with extra parts, metal wheel covers, and licensed decals. All sets include a matching 1:64 metal car to collect and display.
The set includes the following builds.
Hot Wheels Corvette Grand Sport
A track-ready legend with a low-slung profile and metallic exhaust pipes. Limited in real life, now yours to build with swappable parts and a collectible 1:64 scale metal car.
Hot Wheels ’90 Acura NSX
Japan’s supercar icon, complete with pop-up headlights, functional steering, and swappable license plates to build it as an Acura or Honda NSX. A must-have for JDM fans!
Hot Wheels Custom ’62 Chevy Pickup
Classic Americana, now with an exposed engine, adjustable suspension, and a surfboard in the back. Built for cruising or customizing, with extra parts to make it your own.
The Elite Series retails for R929.99
Speed Series
The Speed Series is a collection of iconic Hot Wheels cars designed for customization.
Each set allows fans to enhance their builds with additional wheel covers and licensed decals, while also including a matching 1:64 metal car for display and collection.
The three cars in the series include:
Hot Wheels Cadillac Project GTP Hypercar
A high-performance endurance racer with sleek aerodynamics, bold graphics, and opening doors. Includes a 1:64 scale metal car and custom decals to fine-tune your build.
Hot Wheels Maserati MC20
Italian luxury meets speed with this stunning replica, complete with butterfly doors and a visible motor. Customize it with interchangeable wheel covers and exclusive racing decals.
Hot Wheels Custom ’68 Camaro
Muscle car attitude in brick form! Featuring bold stripes, a wide stance, and metallic exhaust pipes, this Camaro is built to impress. Swap out wheel covers and add custom Hot Wheels flair.
The Speed Series retails for R429.99
Availability
The seven collectible building sets are available now for sale at select retailers globally.
Building fans can stay up to date on the latest information from Mattel Brick Shop at www.MattelBrickShop.com
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