Tune in to Watch 2022 Hot Wheels Legends Tour
Global Semi-Final on November 10 and Grand Finale on November 12
Hot Wheels fans can tune into these virtual events from the Hot Wheels Facebook page:
- Global Semi-Final (November 10 at 5 p.m. PT): https://fb.me/e/67jv5RpAd
- Global Grand Finale (November 12 at 9 a.m. PT): https://fb.me/e/3QPFO71sk
The winner of the 2022 Hot Wheels Legends Tour will be inducted in the Garage of Legends and immortalized as an official 1:64 Hot Wheels die-cast vehicle sold around the world!
Global Finalists
- 2015 Proton Suprima S – Nilai Seremban, Malaysia
- 1978 Porsche 928 – Dallas, Texas, USA
- Raptor Buggy – Mt Maunganui, New Zealand
- 1992 Autozam Scrum – Beaumont, Texas, USA
- 1963 Ford Anglia 105e – Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
- “Phoenix” (1971 Plymouth Duster sport coupe “twister” merged with 2009 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee) – Mexico City, Mexico
- 1968 VW Beetle – Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- 1931 Dodge Rat Rod – Detroit, Michigan, USA
- 1962 Beetle – Bandung, Indonesia
- 2003 Toyota Hilux – Shimotsuma, Japan
- Presented by Mobil 1 and in partnership with Walmart and Dickies, the 2022 Hot Wheels Legends Tour Semi-Final and Grand Finale will be available to watch via the Hot Wheels Facebook page
- Judges include celebrity car enthusiasts, Hot Wheels designers and automotive authorities
- Hosted from Jay Leno’s Garage, the Global Grand Finale will see one life-sized custom fan car immortalized as an official Hot Wheels 1:64 die-cast
The 2022 Hot Wheels Legends Tour is coming to an exciting close with the Global Semi-Final set to air on Thursday, November 10, followed by the Global Grand Finale presented from Jay Leno’s Garage on Saturday, November 12. Both virtual events will feature epic builds that are competing for a chance to become the next Hot Wheels Garage of Legendsä inductee and immortalized as an official Hot Wheels 1:64 die-cast vehicle sold around the world.
“With entries from the United States to Malaysia and everything in between, the Global Semi- Final is going to be a nail-biter,” said Ted Wu, Vice President, Global Head of Design for Vehicles, Mattel. “This is the fifth year of the Hot Wheels Legends Tour and I continue to be blown away by the dedication and creativity these builders put into their passion projects. This Tour proves that car culture, however different in each city or country, has the power to bring people together, no matter where they are from. I can’t wait to see which of these amazing entries make it to the Global Grand Finale and become the next official Hot Wheels die-cast car.”
The 2022 Hot Wheels Legends Tour Semi-Finalists include:
- 2015 Proton Suprima S – Nilai Seremban, Malaysia
- 2003 Toyota Hilux – Shimotsuma, Japan
- 1969 Buick Riviera – Los Angeles, California, USA
- 1987 Mitsubishi Jeep Ratrod – Pozorrubio, Pangasinan, Philippines
- 1998 Nissan 240SX S14 SE – Miami, Florida, USA
- 1974 Mini GT – Punta Arenas, Chile
- 1978 Porsche 928 – Dallas, Texas, USA
- Raptor Buggy – Mt Maunganui, New Zealand
- 1973 Toyota Celica ST – Windsor, Ontario, Canada
- 1980 C3 Corvette – Pajęczno, Poland
- 1992 Autozam Scrum – Beaumont, Texas, USA
- 1976 VW Puma GTE – Saarbrücken, Germany
- 1956 VW Beetle – Syracuse, New York, USA
- 1963 Ford Anglia 105e – Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
- “Phoenix” (1971 Plymouth Duster sport coupe “twister” merged with 2009 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee) – Mexico City, Mexico
- 1968 VW Beetle – Atlanta, Georgia, USA
- 1931 Dodge Rat Rod – Detroit, Michigan, USA
- 1962 Beetle – Bandung, Indonesia
- 2011 Kart 1000cc – Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
- 2017 Radio Flyer – San Tan Valley, Arizona, USA
- 1927 Wayne Ford School Bus – Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas, USA
- 1974 Mini Clubman Panel Van – New South Wales, Australia
- 1969 International CO1800 – Corning, California, USA
- Nissan Skyline R33 1JZ non VVTI – Barcelona, Spain
Only 10 of these custom builds will move on to the Global Grand Finale on November 12, where one larger-than-life vehicle will be reimagined as an official 1:64-scale Hot Wheels die-cast and inducted into the Hot Wheels Garage of Legends.
Dickies, the global leader in workwear, is once again proud to join the Hot Wheels Legends Tour and celebrate the brand’s do-it-yourself personality. The Legends tour exemplifies “Built not Bought” and this falls right in line with Dickies, which is proud to be present at each of the tour stops providing Dickies wear for judges and staff. In addition, select commemorative Dickies apparel will be available to consumers at each Walmart stop with proof of Dickies purchase from inside the store. Visit the Dickies booth at the event for more details.
To learn more about the Hot Wheels Legends Tour, visit www.HotWheels.com/Legends.
About Hot Wheels
As a 54-year-old brand more relevant today than ever before, Hot Wheels is the world’s leading vehicle franchise which represents and unites all segments of car culture. For decades Hot Wheels has proven its influence in automotive and pop culture with legendary design and epic performance. Through unparalleled collaborations with global leaders in streetwear, fashion, luxury, entertainment, action sports and motorsports, Hot Wheels is the #1 selling toy in the world with over 8 billion vehicles sold. The brand engages fans of every generation through immersive live events, global competitions, theme park attractions, world-class digital gaming, consumer products and film and television content.
About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global toy company and owner of one of the strongest catalogs of children’s and family entertainment franchises in the world. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic brands, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, Fisher-Price®, American Girl®, Thomas & Friends, UNO® and MEGA®, as well as other popular intellectual properties that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 35 locations and our products are available in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and e-commerce companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in empowering children to explore the wonder of childhood and reach their full potential.
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