Mattel has announced the launch of two new Hot Wheels kits from the Mattel Brick Shop line, developed in collaboration with Honda.
This initiative marks the first time Honda cars have been treated in this format and extends the series Mattel Brick Shop Speed by two well-known Japanese performance models: Honda Civic EF Custom ’90 a Honda S2000 from 2007.
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Both kits are developed in 1:32 scale and are intended for collectors, car enthusiasts and model building fans. The replicas are characterized by a high level of detail, including metal parts, personalization options and elements referencing 1990s Japanese car culture and tuning.
According to Mattel, the models were presented next to full-size vehicles to demonstrate the fidelity of proportions and visual details such as body lines, light clusters and glass elements. Additionally, the 2007 Honda S2000 includes a windshield and spoiler matching the design of the original model.
Both the ’90 Honda Civic EF Custom and the 2007 Honda S2000 feature functional doors, interchangeable wheel covers, and decal sheets that allow for a variety of visual configurations. Each kit includes a Hot Wheels metal plate and a matching 1:64 scale die-cast metal model.
According to Ted Wu, Mattel’s global director of vehicles and kits, the Mattel Brick Shop expansion is intended to offer adult fans new ways to interact with vintage automotive vehicles. Rebecca Adamson, Head of Automotive at Honda Motor Europe – UK, highlighted that the initiative provides a hands-on approach to the engineering and design associated with the Honda brand.
Specifications of kits
Mattel Brick Shop Hot Wheels Custom ’90 Honda Civic EF
Scale 1:32 | Speed Series | Recommended Age: 10+ | Estimated price: £21.99
The kit consists of 248 parts and includes working doors, window and headlight elements, custom decals, two sets of wheel covers, a matching 1:64 scale die-cast metal model and a Hot Wheels metal plate.
Mattel Brick Shop Hot Wheels ’07 Honda S2000
Scale 1:32 | Speed Series | Recommended Age: 10+ | Retail price: £21.99
The model contains 257 parts and features working doors, windshield, spoiler, decals, two sets of wheel covers, a matching 1:64 scale diecast metal model and a Hot Wheels metal plate.
According to the company, both kits use resin blocks with a simplified joining system and detailed step-by-step instructions. Distribution is planned through selected UK retailers such as Amazon, Smyths and The Entertainer, as well as other international markets. More information is available on the official website www.MattelBrickShop.com
Source and images: Honda | Mattel. This content was created with the help of AI and reviewed by the editorial team.
