A customised 2008 Ferarri 430 by Jeffrey Teoh that’s vying to win the global search for the Hot Wheels die-cast car this year.
A CELEBRATION of car culture, the Hot Wheels Legends Tour is back for the second time and held in collaboration with Art of Speed Malaysia.
This is part of a global search for a custom vehicle worthy of becoming a Hot Wheels die-cast car.
The judging panel, which comprises Hot Wheels global designers and local guest judges, will shortlist the Top 12 entries out of the 163 submitted for the Malaysian finals, an event that will be livestreamed on Oct 17, 8pm.
This year, Malaysian custom car enthusiasts join fellow hobbyists from the US, Canada, Australia, and New Zealand in the race to be crowned the winner.
Each submission is judged on its authenticity, how closely the car embodies the Hot Wheels spirit; creativity, how well the design stands out from the rest; and garage spirit, how well the design exemplifies the ‘built, not bought’ attitude.
The Malaysian finals winner will represent the country on a global stage, going up against the winners from the other legs of the Hot Wheels Legends Tour.
A modified 1987 Toyota Cressida by Elden Schrock.
The overall winner will see their design inducted into the Hot Wheels Garage of Legends and turned into a 1:64 die-cast car to be sold - and played by children of all ages around the world.
The Hot Wheels designers on board as judges are current lead designer for Monster Trucks die-cast and Red Line Club vehicles, Brendon Vetuskey; Hot Wheels 3D Modeler Manson Cheung who is best known for his sculpting work; and Hot Wheels designer and the current key lead package designer for Mattel, Sam Kok.
The local guest judging panel consists of Christian Coujin, well known in the community for his collection of RWB cars and enthusiasm for all things custom or modified; Malaysian professional drift driver Tengku Djan, who has taken part in the D1 Grand Prix; and stunt driver with a flair for drifting and circuit racing, Azrina Jane Abdullah.
The Malaysian finals will be streamed from the RWB Museum, curated by Christian Coujin himself, located in Johor Baru.
The RWB Museum is a celebration of all things RAUH-Welt Begriff as well as its founder, Akira Nakai, and has been lauded by the custom community as an incredible showcase of what makes the hobby so exciting.
Those interested can join the 2021 Hot Wheels Legends Tour Malaysia Virtual Finale to find out which of the Top 12 will clinch the local title.
Just tune in to the livestream on Oct 17, 8pm to meet the international US Hot Wheels designers and local guests, view the top entries, and be the first to hear about the special promos and giveaways.
Check out the livestream at www.facebook.com/HotWheels.
For details visit https://artofspeedmy.com/hot-wheels-legends-tour-2021/ or www.facebook.com/ArtOFSpeedMY/
