The two iconic movies of all time – Back to the Future and Jaws – are celebrating their 40th and 50th anniversary this year. To make it a celebratory occasion, Hot Wheels wants to jump into the party and offer fans something they’ll love. Yes, you already know where we are going. Hot Wheels is going to have a collectible set for both these cult favorites, with first glimpses to be spotted at Comic Con in San Diego this month.
Nick Karamanos, senior vice president of Mattel Creations & Entertainment Partnerships, “These movies have left an indelible mark on pop culture. We worked closely with our creative teams to make sure every detail celebrates the spirit of these iconic moments.” He believes it’s priceless to make fans connect with the stories they grew up with. Interested fans can get their hands on these collectibles from July 34 onwards at Mattel’s Comic Con booth or MattelCreations website.
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The brings back memories of the iconic scenes from the first movie, released on 3 July 1985, where the Doc’s GMC Value Van (with true-to-life graphics) and the Time Machine are revealed. This set depicts the outer box for unfolding the ramp from the side so that the user can slide the 1:64 diorama from the side. This apparently is the first ever temporal displacement set, making it special in its own right.
Attention to detail is paramount here as the interior window packaging shows off the Twin Pines mall parking lot scene – scene-the same place where Doc’s science experiment turns into a time-traveling odyssey. The DeLorean gets the signature rear-mounted vents, gull-winged doors, flux capacitor and plutonium-fueled nuclear reactor to complete the intriguing details. Both the Time Machine and the DeLorean feature a die-cast construction and Real Riders wheels. This set with both vehicles will be priced at $32, which makes it a must-have for collectors.
The other limited edition set themed on the 1975 Jaws movie depicts the deadly shark chasing Captain Quint’s vulnerable Orca boat. Again, this is a 1:64 die-cast set that relives the nostalgic memories of the blockbuster movie when it rocked theaters back in the good old times. The boat has a weathered look, emulating the one featured in the movie, and a miniature version of the Chief Brody on the back, as he puts chum in the water. The scene is incomplete without the shark, so Mattel created a die-cast shark attacking the boat in all its raging fury.
This diorama recreates the scene in the water, where the elements can be taken out or placed in the desired place. The set is packaged in a period-correct color scheme and can be opened up by flipping the outer flaps. The Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Jaws set will also be up for grabs for a price tag of $32. Collectors better get their hands on this one.
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