A Day in the Life of a Hot Wheels Designer

Meet retired Hot Wheels designer Larry Wood who created such classic toys as “Purple Passion,” a chop-top ’49 Mercury, and “The Boneshaker,” a hot rod with a skull for a grille.

Hot Rod Unlimited, take a look back at Wood’s illustrious career at Hot Wheels and see the amazing real-life toys (cars) he’s built in his garage since.

Atari Beach Bomb™ Pickup SDCC Exclusive from Hot Wheels

Hot Wheels announced today yet another exclusive for SDCC that will get fans excited with the Atari Beach Bomb™ Pickup, based on the popular classic video arcade game Asteroids.

The vehicle is finished in Red Line Club level hand polished Chrome Spectraflame® and Asteroids deco, diecast body, chassis, and Real Riders® wheels all finished in this very cool mock upright arcade game packaging.

The Atari Beach Bomb™ Pickup will be available for pre-order at MattyCollector.com on June 4, to be picked up at SDCC and will also be available for purchase at the show.

Hot Wheels Fly In Cylon Raiders to SDCC

To celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the 1978 TV series, Hot Wheels are releasing a 1:64 scale Battlestar Galactica Cylon Raider! Featuring VUM finish and die-cast body and chassis, this detailed replica comes on a commemorative blister card recalling the look of the original packaging.  This is must-have for die hard Battlestar fans or the perfect addition to any vintage TV series collection!

This product will be available for pre-order here June 4 and to be picked up at SDCC. But don't worry it will also be available for purchase at the show.