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SDCC 2021: Mattel reveals Star Wars, Deadpool, and Batman Hot Wheels exclusives

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Update: Now with 100% more Deadpool! Also: a pricing update on Darth Vader, and fresh descriptors for the Batman pack.

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Rev your engines for today’s 12 Days of Fandom reveals. Mattel is taking the wraps off of a pair of Hot Wheels cars staring Darth Vader and Batman.

Darth and the Dark… Knight

We’re now 4 days into the 12 Days of Fandom event from Mattel, and we’ve seen a pretty wide range of collectibles. All of them will be heading exclusively to MattelCreations.com, the company’s online shop, as a tie-in with SDCC (@Home) 2021.

Today’s is just as different as yesterday’s, as it’s a pro of Hot Wheels cars. No, these aren’t just any pair of rides, as these are pop-culturified with the licenses of DC Comics’ Batman and Star Wars’ Darth Vader.

The Darth Vader-themed car features both a paint app, and blister card that reflect a classic Star Wars comic from Marvel. This is vintage stuff, as the cover in question is Star Wars #1, from way back in 1977.

Yes, it’s green, and yes it’s supposed to be.

Hot Wheels Comic Con Star Wars Darth Vader Comic Cover (SRP: $20)

  • Star Wars™ fans will want to collect this Hot Wheels® Star Wars™ Green Darth Vader™ Character Car — or turn green with envy! Based on the iconic Star Wars #1 comic book cover that features the super villain in green, this unique vehicle is an instant collectible! 
  • The color, design and stylized deco are inspired by the green appearance of Darth Vader on the comic’s cover illustration and will delight Star Wars™ fans of all ages. 
  • Special packaging that further highlights the comic book cover and arrives in a shipper box. Colors and decorations may vary.
  • Product will be for sale on Mattel Creations, Mattel’s collaboration and direct-to-consumer platform, on Thursday, July 22 at 9am PST / 12pm EST.

So what about the Dark Knight? Well, that one is just as cool, if not maybe a little cooler than the Darth-car. Fashioned after the original Batmobile, this Hot Wheels release is hot-rod red, and comes complete with a lil’ Batman and Robin. And of course, they’re vintage-styled as well.

Hot Wheels DC Batman 1st Appearance Batmobile (SRP: $20)       

  • The Hot Wheels® Batman 1st Appearance Batmobile vehicle celebrates the 80th anniversary of the very first comic book appearance of the iconic Super Hero car with a must-have collectible for fans of the Caped Crusader
  • This awesome replica is a unique sculpt of the first official Batmobile and comes in special-edition, retro packaging that enhances its collectability. 
  • Fans of the Batman™ and Hot Wheels® will love the incredible stylings that honor the original vehicle and pay homage to the Batman tradition. Colors and decorations may vary.

Hot Wheels Comic Con Marvel Deadpool Birthday Scooter (SRP: $25)

  • Marvel’s Deadpool has been adding caustic humor to crimefighting for 30 years and to celebrate Hot Wheels® has released the Deadpool® Scooter with an attached Deadpool® figurine. Deadpool® fans will want to collect this replica of the totally rad scooter that’s just like the one featured in the films with a Deadpool action figure at the helm. 
  • This 2021 San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive arrives in a unique package that doubles as a display case so die-hard Deadpool® fans can show it off with pride. Colors and decorations may vary.
  • Product will be for sale on Mattel Creations, Mattel’s collaboration and direct-to-consumer platform, on Thursday, July 22 at 9am PST / 12pm EST.

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