Mattel Brick Shop Announces Hot Wheels '24 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 | Summer 2026

Following the massive news from the Nuremberg International Toy Fair last month, Mattel has officially revealed the first model as part of its expanded product line with three well-known automotive brands of Lamborghini, Aston Martin and Toyota. In particular, the Mattel Brick Shop Hot Wheel Elite Series Aston Martin Vantage GT3 is set to race onto shelves as early as this summer, bringing one of modern GT racing's most iconic machines to brick-built form.

As we've seen with previous Mattel Brick Shop releases, this isn't just a standard plastic construction set. Mattel is doubling down on its "model kit" philosophy to differentiate itself from the brick-built cars seen in the LEGO Speed Champions and LEGO Technic line of sets. By incorporating real metal parts into the 793-piece build, Mattel is providing a more authentic weight and texture for the vehicle that standard LEGO bricks struggle to replicate.

The Vantage GT3 is designed at a 1:16 scale, much smaller than the Technic 1:8 supercars such as 2024's 42172 McLaren P1, yet also more detailed and larger to display than the eight-stud-wide LEGO Speed Champions models. The 2026 set also stays true to Mattel Brick Shop's focus on modding and customisation as builders can choose between a clean factory configuration or a track-ready setup featuring aggressive splitters, diffusers and an oversized rear spoiler.

The LEGO Group have worked with the Aston Martin brand many times before. In fact, the Danes have already recreated the Vantage GT3 back in 2022 with 76910 Aston Martin Valkyrie AMR Pro and Aston Martin Vantage GT3. LEGO opted for a grey and electric green livery for the Aston, unlike Mattel Brick Shop, which has chosen the classic British racing green. This colour has often been a sticking point for LEGO, with a good example of this miscolouring being 77245 Aston Martin Aramco F1 AMR24 Race Car.

Another exciting feature, alongside the brick-built racing car with a working steering wheel and opening doors, is the inclusion of an exclusive 1:64 scale Hot Wheels die-cast of the Vantage GT3. Mattel are once again leaning heavily into its Hot Wheels heritage and making the Aston Martin-branded building set a collector's item. A signature metal display set also completes the 10+ model, which retails for $49.99 / €49.99 / £44.99.

Hot Wheels '24 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Building Set

Set Name - Hot Wheels '24 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Building Set

Age Range - 10+

Piece Count - 780

Price - $49.99 / €49.99 / £44.99

Release Date - Summer 2026 (exact release date TBC)

Another new model is coming to the Mattel Brick Shop as part of its aggressive strategy to target some of LEGO's many loyal fans, but what do you think? Will you be purchasing the Hot Wheels '24 Aston Martin Vantage GT3 Building Set this summer? Does the inclusion of metal parts make you more likely to switch? How do you feel about the $49.99 price point for a 793-piece set? Let us know your thoughts and opinions in the comments below.