Watch Us Judge the Hot Wheels Legends Tour Semifinalists
We got to help choose the next custom build to become a 1:64 diecast Hot Wheels car. Here’s how to watch the semifinal judging live on Thursday, Nov. 10, at 8 p.m. ET.
The Hot Wheels Legends Tour is a contest to choose a custom build and turn it into a 1:64-scale toy car.
Entrants come from around the world, and only 10 will advance to the final round.
Car and Driver senior editor Elana Scherr and Road & Track’s John Pearley Huffman represented Hearst Autos in the semifinals judging.
You may not be a collector, all grown up as you are and needing your shelf space for pretentious bourbon, but we’d be surprised if you can see a Hot Wheels car and not give it a quick little spin around the table. Mattel’s glossy mini-machines have appeal across age groups, and worldwide, which is why the Hot Wheels Legends Tour—a chance for builders of full-size cars to see their work memorialized in die-cast form—attracts entries from all over the globe.
Winnowing the hopefuls down to one takes a full year, with regional events leading up to a 24-car semifinal, and, eventually, a 10-best shootout. We were invited this year, along with beloved Window Shop participant and Road & Track senior editor John Pearley Huffman, to judge the difficult semifinals.
The semifinalists ranged from a pink mini-truck to an almost spherical Volkswagen Bug bus. We liked the Snork-nosed blown Porsche 928, while other judges marveled at a high-riding Autozam and a Ford Anglia with a stock back window design so wildly styled that it seemed more custom than the customs. Here’s the full list we had to choose from.
2015 Proton Suprima S – Nilai Seremban, Malaysia
2003 Toyota Hilux – Shimotsuma, Japan
1969 Buick Riviera – Los Angeles, California, USA
1987 Mitsubishi Jeep Ratrod – Pozorrubio, Pangasinan, Philippines
1998 Nissan 240SX S14 SE – Miami, Florida, USA
1974 Mini GT – Punta Arenas, Chile
1978 Porsche 928 – Dallas, Texas, USA
Raptor Buggy – Mt Maunganui, New Zealand
1973 Toyota Celica ST – Windsor, Ontario, Canada
1980 C3 Corvette – Pajęczno, Poland
1992 Autozam Scrum – Beaumont, Texas, USA
1976 VW Puma GTE – Saarbrücken, Germany
1956 VW Beetle – Syracuse, New York, USA
1963 Ford Anglia 105e – Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
1971 Plymouth Duster/2009 Dodge Charger SRT8 Super Bee – Mexico City, Mexico
1968 VW Beetle – Atlanta, Georgia, USA
1931 Dodge Rat Rod – Detroit, Michigan, USA
1962 Beetle – Bandung, Indonesia
2011 Kart 1000 cc – Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil
2017 Radio Flyer – San Tan Valley, Arizona, USA
1927 Wayne Ford School Bus – Tumbling Shoals, Arkansas, USA
1974 Mini Clubman Panel Van – New South Wales, Australia
1969 International CO1800 – Corning, California, USA
Nissan Skyline R33 1JZ non VVTI – Barcelona, Spain
We’re not just being polite when we say any of the cars we saw would have made excellent Hot Wheels, but we were instructed to think of the final product: how would the details translate? Is this a car that’s similar to Hot Wheels already in production? Would a kid want to play with this? Would an adult?
We won’t give away the semifinalist winners! You can watch the judging here and tell us who you would have sent to the finals.
How to See the Finals
If you want to watch the finals, held at Jay Leno’s garage, check back in on the Hot Wheels Facebook page on November 12 at midnight Eastern time.
• The Hot Wheels Legends Tour is a contest to choose a custom build and turn it into a 1:64-scale toy car.• Entrants come from around the world, and only 10 will advance to the final round.• Car and Driver senior editor Elana Scherr and Road & Track’s John Pearley Huffman represented Hearst Autos in the …
Watch Us Choose the Scorching Wheels Legends Tour Semifinalists
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Watch Us Choose the Scorching Wheels Legends Tour Semifinalists
You will not be a collector, all grown up as you might be and needing your shelf house for pretentious bourbon, however we might be shocked in case you can see a Scorching Wheels automobile and never give it a fast little spin across the desk. Mattel’s shiny mini-machines have enchantment throughout age teams, and worldwide, which is why the Scorching Wheels Legends Tour—an opportunity for builders of full-size automobiles to see their work memorialized in die-cast kind—attracts entries from everywhere in the globe.
Winnowing the hopefuls down to 1 takes a full 12 months, with regional occasions main as much as a 24-car semifinal, and, ultimately, a 10-best shootout. We had been invited this 12 months, together with beloved Window Store participant and Highway & Observe senior editor John Pearley Huffman, to guage the tough semifinals.
The semifinalists ranged from a pink mini-truck to an nearly spherical Volkswagen Bug bus. We preferred the Snork-nosed blown Porsche 928, whereas different judges marveled at a high-riding Autozam and a Ford Anglia with a inventory again window design so wildly styled that it appeared extra customized than the customs. Right here’s the complete listing we had to select from.
ART THAT RULES THE ROAD
The 2022 Hot Wheels Legends Tour is roaring back for another worldwide ride. Join us in an all-new search for a custom vehicle worthy of the ultimate claim to fame: becoming a Hot Wheels die-cast car. Our Hot Wheels design team, joined by celebrity judges and special guests at every stop, select the finalists from a fresh crop of amazing builds.
A REVVED-UP ROAD SHOW
In addition to hosting custom car shows around the world, the Hot Wheels Legends Tour also brings new and ultra-rare collectibles only available to virtual and live event attendees. It’s a family-friendly day that’ll fire up your passion for the coolest cars in the world.
WHAT MAKES A HOT WHEELS LEGEND?
SETTING THE STANDARD
Previous winning builds were so incredible, our design team honored them by turning each one into a Hot Wheels die-cast car. It took the full-size builders years of imagination and hard work to realize their visions, and now you can hold them in the palm of your hand.