‘Back to the Future' and ‘Jaws' Get Shrunk Down for Nostalgic SDCC Exclusives
Mattel just announced that two of its exclusives are centered on the iconic films, and both are made by Hot Wheels. The Jaws 50th Anniversary set and Back to the Future 40th Anniversary set each recreate one of the film's most famous moments in the tiny vehicle format. Which, at least for Back to the Future, makes sense, right? One of its main characters is a car, after all. But what does that look like for Jaws? Well, let's check out both, which each cost $32.
First up, here's the Back to the Future set which features not just the DeLorean time machine, but Doc Brown's van too.
Did you ever think, 'I'd love to have a little car version of Bruce and the Orca from Jaws?' Well, the Jaws set offers exactly that. It's adorable.
Clearly, in both of these sets, the packaging and display is half the fun. Alone, on a shelf, it may not exactly capture that perfect blend of movie and toy nostalgia these films and Hot Wheels provide. But in those packages? Each is undeniable. Every detail is considered, from the slip case to the bubble pack and more.
'These movies have left an indelible mark on pop culture. We worked closely with our creative teams to make sure every detail celebrates the spirit of these iconic moments,' Nick Karamanos, senior vice president, Mattel Creations & Entertainment Partnerships at Mattel, said in a press release. 'It is magical to watch our fans connect with the stories they grew up with and we're proud to bring that magic to life through our collectibles.'
For those of us lucky enough to be at San Diego Comic-Con next month, both sets and more will be available at the Mattel merchandise booth (#2945) and on MattelCreations.com, where you can also get more info on both sets.
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