Mattel Creations, the online platform where American toy company Mattel collaborates with creators and sells their works, has announced the third exciting release in the crossover series between Mattel's popular Hot Wheels die-cast car line and Hasbro's Transformers. This new item, the "Hot Wheels Transformers G1 Bumblebee," will retail for $65 USD and is slated for release on the Mattel Creations official website on September 17, 2026, at 9 AM Pacific Time!
Hot Wheels, a beloved die-cast car series launched by Mattel in 1968, has produced countless scaled-down and original vehicle designs. Over the years, the brand has expanded to include various play sets with tracks and spring launchers, and has collaborated with major IPs like Marvel, Star Wars, and Disney, solidifying its status as one of Mattel's enduring product lines. Following the first release, Optimus Prime, and a second variant, Nemesis Prime, this highly anticipated collaboration now welcomes its third transforming figure to the lineup!
The "Hot Wheels Transformers G1 Bumblebee" is crafted with Hot Wheels' signature die-cast technology, meticulously recreating Bumblebee's disguised form as a 1967 Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle in 1/64 scale. The vehicle features a matte yellow paint finish complemented by blue translucent windows, and proudly displays the iconic Autobot logo on its roof. It rolls on custom Real Riders rubber tires and boasts a finely applied weathered paint finish for a realistic visual effect.
The transformation mechanism for this series appears to draw inspiration from the original Transformers toys, specifically the "Micro Change" series "Micro Car Robo Volkswagen Type 1 Beetle" developed by Japan's TAKARA company. With simple steps, B-127 (Bumblebee) can transform into its robot mode, featuring 13 points of articulation for dynamic posing! Furthermore, this release comes in a high-quality window display box, perfect for showcasing both the vehicle and robot modes. The elegant, minimalist red and black box art further enhances the powerful appeal of this collaboration.
Hot Wheels Transformers Bumblebee
Suggested Retail Price: $65 USD
Product Specifications: 1/64 Scale Die-Cast Car Model
Expected Release Date: September 17, 2026, at 9 AM PT on the Mattel Creations official website
via： Mattel Creations