Hot Wheels Teams with Artist Kenny Scharf for a Limited Edition 1967 Ford Thunderbird Die-Cast

Hot Wheels just announced a limited 1967 Ford Thunderbird die-cast featuring an iconic “KarBombz!” paint job from world renowned LA-artist, Kenny Scharf (photo below). Additionally, a limited run of 100 die-casts, signed by Kenny Scharf himself and featuring a unique base, will be available on a first come, first served basis.

The limited edition signed 1:64 scale die-casts will be available for pre-order via Mattel Creations on June 9^th at 9:00am PT. Unsigned versions of the die-casts will also be available.  

Known for his iconic “KarBombz!,” Scharf has been tagging cars in his unique style for decades and his murals can be found on buildings around the world - (link to examples). His works have been featured in prestigious museums and galleries around the world, including the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in NYC, The Hammer Museum in LA, the Petersen Automotive Museum in LA, and the UCCA Center for Contemporary Art in Beijing. 

To coincide with the 1:64 scale die-cast, Hot Wheels enlisted noted builder Kenny Pfitzer of Pfitzer Designs in Corona, CA, to create a life-size version of the Thunderbird which was then hand painted by Scharf himself. The vehicle’s suspension was modified for an aggressive stance and a custom hood cowl was designed to match the die-cast. Additionally, the Ford features also features BF Goodrich Silvertown Redline radials mounted on a set of American Racing 500 Mono Cast wheels. 

Product Descriptions

Hot Wheels x Kenny Scharf Custom T-Bird ($35)

Hot Wheels cars roared onto shelves in 1968, and captured the imagination of a young Kenny Scharf. He grew up to be an influential voice in the Pop Surrealist movement and creator of “Karbombz!” – a long-running project featuring his vibrant art spray-painted on random cars. Our latest Mattel Creations collab is a full-circle moment, for which Scharf chose one of the Original 16 cars and gave it the ultimate artistic treatment.

Hot Wheels x Kenny Scharf Signed Custom T-Bird ($300)

Hot Wheels cars roared onto shelves in 1968, and captured the imagination of a young Kenny Scharf. He grew up to be an influential voice in the Pop Surrealist movement and creator of “Karbombz!” – a long-running project featuring his vibrant art spray-painted on random cars. Our latest Mattel Creations collab is a full-circle moment, for which Scharf chose one of the Original 16 cars and gave it the ultimate artistic treatment. This edition is extremely limited – only 100 versions of Scharf’s Custom T-Bird were signed by the artist and feature a custom base with more of his unique designs.