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Hot Wheels® Debuts Die-Cast of Legends Tour-Winning Life-Sized Custom Car in New York

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Thursday, April 7, 2022

Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) today debuted the official Hot Wheels 1:64-scale die-cast of the 2021 Hot Wheels Legends Tour-winning 1969 Volvo P1800 Gasser built by Lee Johnstone of the United Kingdom.

Key Points: 
  • Mattel (NASDAQ: MAT) today debuted the official Hot Wheels 1:64-scale die-cast of the 2021 Hot Wheels Legends Tour-winning 1969 Volvo P1800 Gasser built by Lee Johnstone of the United Kingdom.
  • The epic space was reimagined to showcase dozens of examples of how Hot Wheels has influenced culture, ranging from high fashion to NFTs.
  • Hot Wheels is an automotive legend, and for generations, every auto enthusiasts love for cars has begun with Hot Wheels.
  • Hot Wheels has established itself as an iconic automotive-lifestyle brand, and is now also a major player in the global custom car builder community.

Lee Johnstone’s Volvo P1800 From the UK Crowned Winner of 2021 Hot Wheels™ Legends Tour Global Grand Finale at Jay Leno’s Garage

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Saturday, November 13, 2021

The winner of the 2021 Hot Wheels Legends Tour was selected today during a global livestream event at Jay Lenos Garage.

Key Points: 
  • The winner of the 2021 Hot Wheels Legends Tour was selected today during a global livestream event at Jay Lenos Garage.
  • Hailing from Somerset, England, the 1969 Volvo P1800 built by Lee Johnstone will join a prestigious group of custom cars in the Hot Wheels Garage of Legends and will be forever immortalized as a 1:64 Hot Wheels die-cast toy.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20211113005258/en/
    2021 Hot Wheels Legends Tour Winner - 1969 Volvo P1800 Gasser (Photo: Business Wire)
    This Volvo P1800 "Aint No Saint" Gasser was originally registered as new in 1969.
  • We look forward to welcoming Lee Johnstone and his 1969 Volvo P1800 into the Hot Wheels family and presenting the world with our newest Hot Wheels Legends Tour die-cast toy.