Hot Wheels Unveils Remote Controlled Tesla Cybertruck

Hot Wheels maker Mattel announced Monday that a remote-controlled Tesla Cybertruck is available for preorder. Tesla CEO Elon Musk unveiled the Tesla Cybertruck to the world last November and it became a viral sensation overnight. With a price tag of roughly $40,000, it's not a vehicle that everyone can own, but Mattel has somewhat of a solution. The remote-controlled Cybertruck is a 1:10 scale version and it has a price tag of $400. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=mattel-tesla-cybertruck&captions=true"] Preorders went live this morning, February 24, but they're already sold out as of press time. Anyone wishing to preorder can join a waitlist that will notify them if additional preorder slots are made. A 1:64 scale version is launching alongside the bigger model and it's also remote-controlled. That version will cost you $20. Both are expected to ship in December. Mattel's site details what owners can expect of their remote-controlled Cybertruck when it ships this year. The 1:10 version will be much more in line with the real Tesla Cybertruck, featuring the same trademark tailgate and functioning headlights and taillights. It features Chill and Sport driving modes, a removable plastic body that can be removed to reveal the vehicle's interior and grant access to the internal battery and drivetrain system, and a reusable cracked window vinyl sticker for good measure. The official site describes the 1:64 version as a 3-inch, radio-controlled Cybertruck that combines the Tesla design with the standard Hot Wheels vehicle size. This version features a Chill and Sport mode, just like the 1:10 version, and can be used on Hot Wheels track pieces. [widget path="global/article/imagegallery" parameters="albumSlug=mattel-tesla-cybertruck-164-version&captions=true"] If this Hot Wheels version of the Cybertruck is your first look at the vehicle, you can catch up on the Cybertruck reveal and read about how the latest Tesla model is inspired by games like Halo. [ignvideo url="https://www.ign.com/videos/2019/11/22/tesla-cybertruck-revealed"] [poilib element="accentDivider"] Wesley is a freelance news writer and guide maker for IGN and he definitely cannot afford the real Cybertruck, which makes this Hot Wheels version all the more appealing. You can follow him on Twitter @LeBlancWes.  

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