Mattel Unveils Bold New Hot Wheels Lineup at NY Toy Fair

Hot Wheels introduces new product innovation, Formula 1 collaboration, and Monster Trucks Mutant Chaos line

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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Mattel announced that Hot Wheels will debut new product innovation at the New York Toy Fair, including the Hot Wheels Ultimate T-Rex Garage Playset, a new Hot Wheels Formula 1 collection, and the Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Mutant Chaos line. The lineup features bold storytelling through new content specials, toy innovation, and experiences designed to connect fans with adventures and unforgettable moments of play.

Why it matters

Mattel's Hot Wheels brand is a iconic toy line that has maintained popularity for decades. The new product innovations and collaborations announced at the New York Toy Fair showcase Hot Wheels' ability to evolve and stay relevant with today's young consumers through cutting-edge play experiences, partnerships with major motorsports, and immersive content.

The details

The Hot Wheels Ultimate T-Rex Garage Playset offers an extra-large T-Rex, multiple floors of storytelling play, and endless opportunities to stunt, race, and battle creatures. The Hot Wheels Formula 1 collection includes premium 1:64 scale die-cast cars, 5-packs, and 10-packs featuring all 10 teams from the 2025 F1 grid. The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Mutant Chaos line unleashes a world of mutation-fueled mayhem with bold, mutated hero trucks and high-impact, slime-powered play.

  • Mattel announced the new Hot Wheels products ahead of the 2026 New York Toy Fair.
  • The Hot Wheels Formula 1 10-Pack is slated for release in Fall 2026.
  • The Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Mutant Chaos products are also scheduled for Fall 2026.

The players

Mattel, Inc.

A leading global toy company and the maker of the iconic Hot Wheels brand.

Hot Wheels

Mattel's popular line of die-cast toy cars and playsets that has been a staple of the toy industry for over 50 years.

Formula 1

The highest class of international auto racing, featuring the world's most advanced racing cars and drivers.

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What’s next

The new Hot Wheels products unveiled at the 2026 New York Toy Fair will begin rolling out to retailers in Spring and Fall 2026.

The takeaway

Mattel's Hot Wheels brand continues to innovate and evolve, leveraging partnerships, content, and cutting-edge play experiences to maintain its status as one of the most iconic and beloved toy lines for generations of children and collectors.