Tesla fans who threw down the US$100 to pre-order the Cybertruck may be able to pilot the polarizing pickup before it arrives in driveways for just a few bucks more.

Mattel has announced a partnership with Tesla to make a pair of remote-controlled Hot Wheels Cybertrucks, including a US$20 1:64-scale model and a US$400 1:10-scale model.

And they look pretty sweet — if you like the cut of the actual truck, that is. Both models showcase the vehicle’s trapezoidal profile, which isn’t too difficult as it’s essentially a door stop on wheels.

The smaller model is a basic Hot Wheels R/C with two driving modes, “Chill” and “Sport,” just like the real deal. The speed is touted as “up to 500-mph scale speed,” though I’ll admit to not having a clue what that actually means.

















The larger 1:10 model, which has already sold out according to Mattel’s website, comes with a bunch of moving parts to manipulate. There’s a removable tonneau cover, a functioning telescopic tailgate, working headlights and taillights, a removable plastic body that reveals the drivetrain, and, best of all, a reusable cracked window vinyl sticker (sorry, no photo). But mad props to the folks at Tesla for owning that Internet-shattering screw-up and making it a joke we can all enjoy again and again.

It also uses the same two drive modes as the mini version, and speed is labelled as “up to 250-mph scale speed.”

The Hot Wheels Cybertruck is available for pre-order now and should be available by December 15, 2020.