Hot Wheels Eggshelleracer die-cast car

Hot Wheels is a globally recognized brand of die-cast toy cars introduced by American toy maker Mattel in 1968. It was originally created by Elliot Handler as a competitor to the British brand Matchbox, focusing on high-performance 'hot rod' styled designs.

Today, Hot Wheels is owned by Mattel, Inc., based in El Segundo, California. Most manufacturing takes place in Southeast Asian countries such as Malaysia and Thailand to accommodate global distribution. The Eggshelleracer specifically is part of the 2026 collection, continuing the brand's long history of imaginative and collectible automotive designs.