HOT WHEELS LEGENDS TOUR 2024

Toy manufacturer Mattel made a stop on its HOT WHEELS LEGENDS TOUR in the Motor City this weekend. Sponsored by Mobil 1 and Walmart, the event showcases real cars made to recreate the look of Hot Wheels and existing vehicles that served as the inspiration for being crafted into miniaturized diecast toy cars by Mattel. The HOT WHEELS LEGENDS TOUR'S Motor City stop also had on display hotrods and other customized cars that local people could have judged to have their vehicles entered into a competition where the winner will be replicated into a 1:64 Hot Wheels diecast car that will be made available to add to toy collections. 

The Hot Wheels Bone Shaker hotrod was one of the most popular cars at the event. Every parent there was getting pictures of their children with this car. It really stood out!

Gearheads have to love the 1968 Corvette, the Midas Monkey, that Mattel commissioned Gas Monkey Garage to build. This car marked the first time that Hot Wheels had reached out to a tuner about building a car from scratch to be the inspiration for creating a diecast toy and used in promoting the brand. This is a sweet ride that any Gas Monkey fan will be geeked to get a close up look at.

My son's favorite car on display was an original Dodge Viper in mint condition. This is one of the few auto show concept cars that actually became a reality. Manufactured in Detroit the Dodge Viper is a great example of Motor City Muscle. It looks sleek and has the speed to match its appearance...a very nice ride!

My favorite car there was probably the least glamorous. A recreation of Sheriff Rosco P. Coltrane's police car from the Dukes of Hazard television show. While most attendees weren't paying attention as they walked past it, I discovered the trunk was filled with autographs and memorabilia from the cast and crew of the Dukes of Hazard. I loved that show as a kid ... it was must see TV each week when a new episode aired! 

The next stops this summer on the HOT WHEELS LEGENDS TOUR are Chicago and Indianapolis before heading to Texas for some shows in September. Click here for more information about these events.

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