Ready to ride? Pre-order the Hot Wheels 'F1 The Movie' die-cast car today
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Calling all collectors! It is time to make room on your desk or in your display case for a new die-cast car.
Following last week's thrilling announcement that Hot Wheels and the upcoming summer blockbuster, 'F1 The Movie,' teamed up to create a limited-edition 1:64 scale die-cast car, it's officially available for pre-order.
The Hot Wheels car was inspired by actor Brad Pitt's fictional Formula 1 race car that his character Sonny Hayes drives for the Apex Grand Prix (APXGP) in the movie.
Like many movie-inspired collectibles, this is sure to be a hot commodity for fans, whether they're a motorsport fanatic like myself or a casual movie buff.
Before 'F1 The Movie' hits theaters across North America on Friday, June 27, snag a piece of movie magic with this sweet, one-of-a-kind die-cast car that's sure to be a stunner in your collection.
Here's how to secure yours today:
The car is sold exclusively online by Mattel Creations for $25.
Among the many highlights of the model includes a molded driver's helmet that's visible inside the cockpit of the die-cast car and an authentic gold and black livery adorned with Hayes' number seven.
To cap it off, collectors receive the following:
Pre-order the exclusive car today
'F1 The Movie' releases internationally on Wednesday, June 25. The North American release is set for Friday, June 27.
The blockbuster film is based on Brad Pitt's character, Sonny Hayes, getting a second chance at success in Formula 1 after a horrific crash in the 1990s derailed Hayes' once promising career.
With the help of former teammate Ruben Cervantes (Javier Bardem), Hayes joins Cervantes' struggling F1 team (APXGP) alongside hotshot rookie driver Joshua Pearce (Damson Idris).
The film is a road to redemption story that highlights the very real highs and lows of the sport.
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