MSCHF's Hot Wheels Car is Packed with Dents and Scratches
Amy Duong — August 27, 2024 — Art & Design
References: highsnobiety
MSCHF's Hot Wheels car is the latest to come from the iconic fashion brand as the collaboration brings forth a unique brand toy car. It is designed to have various dents and scratches as if it has gone through the trenches along with attempted ways to 'fix it up.'
This includes mismatched tonal doors and the broken taillights that have been taped back on. The windows are dusty and dirty with the words that read "Wash Me!!!" on them as if it has been scribbled on by someone's finger on the rear window. The windshield is also cracked and filled with a vibrant collection of bright yellow parking tickets that are stacking up under the wipers.
Image Credit: Mattel Creations
This includes mismatched tonal doors and the broken taillights that have been taped back on. The windows are dusty and dirty with the words that read "Wash Me!!!" on them as if it has been scribbled on by someone's finger on the rear window. The windshield is also cracked and filled with a vibrant collection of bright yellow parking tickets that are stacking up under the wipers.
Image Credit: Mattel Creations
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