The Brick Shop collaboration between Mattel and Hot Wheels now features two new Honda vehicles.
Aimed at adult enthusiasts, the Brick Shop range consists of buildable scale models, similar to Lego. Each car is accompanied by a Hot Wheels die-cast replica.
The new collaboration with Honda sees two of the Japanese marque’s best-loved cars rendered in brick form.
Mattel’s Brick Shop models come in a variety of sizes and price points, with the latest two additions found in the entry-level 1:32-scale Speed Series lineup.
A retail price of £21.99 should ensure the 1990 Honda Civic EF and 2007 Honda S2000 appeal to a wide range of fans.
Car customisation included
Launched in 1999, the Honda S2000 paired a high-revving VTEC 2.0-litre engine with a rear-wheel-drive roadster body.
Known for its engaging driving experience, including expressive handling and a precise six-speed manual gearbox, the S2000 quickly established itself as a Honda legend.
Appearances in the Fast & Furious film franchise helped secure its significance among car tuning enthusiasts, too.
The Mattel Hot Wheels Brick Shop S2000 continues this theme as, like other models in the range, enthusiasts can customise their model with decals and different wheel designs.
Opening doors are included as part of the kit, which has a total of 257 pieces – and includes a 1:64-scale Hot Wheels model of the S2000.
A miniature VTEC hero
Another new Honda in the Mattel Hot Wheels Brick Shop range is the Civic hatchback.
Produced for four years between 1987 and 1991, the fourth-generation ‘EF’ Civic became a hit with Honda enthusiasts.
A 160hp ‘B16A’ 1.6-litre VTEC engine transformed the Civic into a scorching hot hatchback with an 8,000rpm redline.
Although the Brick Shop version cannot recreate the iconic VTEC wail, it does come with customisable features and opening doors.
As with all Brick Shop models, a Hot Wheels signature metal plate is included for fitting to the base of the completed Civic, along with a 1:64-scale die-cast miniature.
‘True icons of Japanese performance‘
“Mattel Brick Shop continues to expand how adult fans and collectors interact with legendary vehicles,” said Ted Wu, global head of vehicles at Mattel.
“The Honda Civic EF and S2000 are true icons of Japanese performance culture, and through Hot Wheels and Mattel Brick Shop, builders can now celebrate these vehicles by recreating them with their own customisation to display on their shelves.”
“Honda vehicles have long been celebrated for their performance, design and connection to car culture around the world,” added Rebecca Adamson of Honda UK.
“Seeing icons like the Civic EF and S2000 reimagined through Mattel Brick Shop gives fans a new, hands-on way to engage with the engineering and spirit that define the Honda brand.”
Both the Honda Civic EF and S20000 Mattel Brick Shop models are available to purchase now.
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