The Fig Rig is a new 2013 Hot Wheel that had collectors talking right away! Released in the HW Stunt – Stunt Circuit Series, this Hot Wheels truck brings a new take on customization. You can literally add on to this truck many Lego or Mega Blocks items—or as it may have been intended, figures. You know, for stunt riding as the name of the series implies. With a partially-exposed engine, you can add pieces or figures onto the hood. There are another two in the truck, as well as “hand grips” on the roof and spoiler (see above pic).
Shortly after this casting starting showing up at retailers, Hot Wheels and Mega Blocks announced a lineup for Hot Wheels Mega Blocks products. Every boy and collector alike had waited for the day he or she could use their Legos/Mega Blocks with their Hot Wheels cars—including this collector! Back in the day, I would use Legos to form garages for my Hot Wheels. Legos were also nice to use to build features, such as jumps, along my downhill track.
The Mega Blocks figure in the picture above was released as a Comic Con San Diego Exclusive this year. I was able to secure one on eBay for $5.50 shipped. As you can see, he makes a great stunt rider for the Fig Rig. Hot Wheels Mega Blocks are now in stores (in the Mega Blocks section) as well as the Hot Wheels Fig Rig shown above. Look for the yellow version of the Fig Rig coming in September/October of this year.
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