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For the first time ever, Mattel went beyond its in-house design studio and asked automakers to come up with designs for its new hot line of pint-sized dream machines. See what they came up with after the jump.
Ford Gangster Grin This sleek, bullet-like design by Steve Gilmore has a wide grille that seems to ... well ... grin. We predict we'll be seeing similar bling on rappers' dental work in the near future.
Honda Racer The body of this double open-cockpit race car designed by Guillermo Gonzalez is in the shape of a Honda logo. We're holding our breath for the roundel-shaped flying saucer BMW model next year.
Lotus Concept We dig this space-age, slightly froggy looking design by Russell Carr. It's aggressive but still kinda cute, and keeps some of the signature Lotus lines found on the Elise and Exige.
General Motors Chevroletor The design by Amaury Diaz-Serrano is anything but hammy (non-pork eaters might not get that joke). It's modern yet retro, evoking images of Corvettes from the '50s and '60s.
Mitsubishi Double Shotz The design by Gary Ragle features two EVO engines; one in front and one in back, with transparent red wheels. Twice the weight on half the tire strength — that's what we're talking about!
Dodge XP-07 This muscular creation from designer Mark Reisen has twin turbine engines and features signature Dodge crosshairs on the hood. One of us remarked that it kind of resembles the Batmobile on Human Growth Hormone. Yee haw.
HW40 Not to be outdone, Jun Imai at Hot Wheels threw his own creation into the mix. This mean green monster features red line tires and the Hot Wheels logo all over the tire tread.
Comments
Hmm get rid of the Honda civic wing on the back and create a low arced wing that curves up and spans the back of the 2 rear wheel wells, and we have a winner.
How about showing pictures of the actual 1:64 scale Hot Wheels?
I know it's kind of a crazy off the wall idea but lets just try it.
And this is why I liked Matchbox and Tomica better. Less weird concept cars.
Now that's what I'm talking about.
More curves than a 1960's Raquel Welch movie.
I'm in love.
Hmm, looking at these concept cars, I see why I like cars...it's like regression therapy. As a kid, I loved those Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars, especially those ones that are non-reality based and fantastic looking...As an adult I still want those unattainable crazy design put into reality! Look at that one that has the engine in the middle of the car with the occupants pushed to the side! And the green monster with those turbines in the see-through engine compartment! I love these things! Ahhhh!!
Oooo... I love that orange thingie. Somebody ought to make it into a drivable kit car or a limited production car. Hot wheels!
WOOOO IMMA GO BUY THEM AS SOON AS THEY COME OUT!!!!! (im not sure about the grin)
That white Honda "car" is pretty hot as well. What is that, a 20 liter DOHC V-10? About a million hp?
@Simpsons-Movie-ruled:Ditto
That black over red one doesnt look too bad really. Shrink the grille and I could see it.
what, no one is commenting on the retro chevy? i say that one is not too bad. might even say i like it!
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