Mattels details Hot Wheels 2026 slate, including Formula 1 additions, slime-powered play and the Ultimate T-Rex Garage Playset

Mattel has detailed its 2026 slate for Hot Wheels, including Formula 1 additions, slime sets and the Ultimate T-Rex Garage Playset.

With Formula 1, new additions include the first-ever Hot Wheels Formula 1 10-Pack, featuring all 10 teams on the 2025 grid together in one set. Elsewhere, the Formula 1 Downhill Circuit Race promises ‘awesome crash outs and overtakes’, and features three die-cast cars: Mercedes-AMG PETRONAS Formula One Team, MoneyGram Haas F1 Team and the Scuderia Ferrari HP.

Also new is Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Mutant Chaos, a line boasting ‘mutated hero trucks’ and ‘slime-powered play’. The Monster Takedown playset sees fans crash through a wall of slime to defeat the monster, while Loop Challenge features two ways to play: race through the slime-covered loop to reach the cup or launch straight through a wall of slime.

Also available will be the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Mutant Chaos Multipack, which comes with a Hot Wheels Mutant Chaos Monster Truck, exclusive Hot Wheels Mutant Chaos die-cast car and a container of slime.

Elsewhere, the new Hot Wheels Ultimate T-Rex Garage Playset – inspired by a Hot Wheels Let’s Race special debuting this fall – features an extra-large T-Rex, multiple floors of storytelling play, space for more than 50 vehicles and is Speed Snap compatible.

“Hot Wheels is on fire,” said Ted Wu, Senior Vice President and Global Head of Vehicles at Mattel.

“We continue to see growth across the entire franchise, driven by authentic storytelling and experiences, world-class toy product and holistic franchise offerings.

“Our 2026 line up will continue the momentum, from new F1 products and expanded experiences to the most epic Hot Wheels Ultimate Garage we’ve ever created. We can’t wait for our fans of all ages to experience the exciting year ahead.”

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