Mattel announced the launch of two new Hot Wheels construction sets from the Mattel Brick Shop line, developed in collaboration with Honda.
The initiative marks the first time Honda vehicles have been recreated in this format and expands the Mattel Brick Shop Speed series with two well-known Japanese performance models: the 1990 Honda Civic EF Custom and the 2007 Honda S2000.
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Both sets were developed at 1:32 scale and are aimed at collectors, automotive enthusiasts, and fans of construction models. The replicas feature a high level of detail, including metal components, customization options, and elements that reference Japanese automotive culture and 1990s tuning.
According to Mattel, the models were presented alongside full-size vehicles to demonstrate fidelity to proportions and visual details such as body lines, lighting assemblies, and glass elements. The 2007 Honda S2000 also includes a windshield and spoiler consistent with the design of the original model.
Both the 1990 Honda Civic EF Custom and the 2007 Honda S2000 feature functional doors, interchangeable wheel covers, and sticker sheets, allowing for different visual configurations. Each set includes a Hot Wheels metal nameplate and a matching 1:64-scale die-cast metal vehicle corresponding to the built model.
According to Ted Wu, Mattel’s Global Head of Vehicles and Building Sets, the expansion of Mattel Brick Shop aims to offer new ways for adult fans to interact with historic vehicles from the automotive industry. Rebecca Adamson, head of automobiles at Honda Motor Europe – United Kingdom, highlighted that the initiative provides a hands-on connection to the engineering and design associated with the Honda brand.
Set specifications
Mattel Brick Shop Hot Wheels Custom ’90 Honda Civic EF
Scale 1:32 | Speed Series | Recommended age: 10+ | Estimated price: £21.99
The set consists of 248 pieces and includes functional doors, window and headlight elements, custom decals, two sets of wheel covers, a matching 1:64-scale die-cast metal car, and a Hot Wheels metal nameplate.
Mattel Brick Shop Hot Wheels ’07 Honda S2000
Scale 1:32 | Speed Series | Recommended age: 10+ | Retail price: £21.99
The model is made up of 257 pieces and includes functional doors, windshield, spoiler, decals, two sets of wheel covers, a matching 1:64-scale die-cast metal car, and a Hot Wheels metal nameplate.
According to the company, both sets use resin bricks with simplified connections and detailed step-by-step instructions. Distribution is planned through selected retailers in the United Kingdom, such as Amazon, Smyths, and The Entertainer, as well as other international markets. Additional 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.
