Hot Wheels Lightning McQueen

Hot Wheels is an iconic brand of scale model cars introduced by the American toy manufacturer Mattel in 1968. The Lightning McQueen model is part of a licensed collaboration with Disney and Pixar, based on the lead character from the 'Cars' animated film franchise.

While Mattel is headquartered in the United States, the physical production of Hot Wheels vehicles takes place in several global locations. Historically, manufacturing moved from the United States to Hong Kong and Malaysia, with current production facilities primarily located in Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and China. Ownership has remained consistent under Mattel, which continues to be one of the largest toy companies in the world into 2026 and beyond.