MEGA Hot Wheels Street Rodder Building Set, 493 Pieces

Build and display a flame-painted custom racer with the MEGA Hot Wheels Street Rodder set. This large 1:20-scale model uses 493 bricks and pieces to recreate a retro hot rod with an oversized exposed engine, opening doors, rolling wheels, and a nitrous-oxide system in the trunk.

Interactive details include a moving steering wheel and gear shift, while the included micro figure can be positioned in the driver’s seat. Designed for builders ages eight and older, the completed model works for both imaginative play and automotive display.

Key Features

• Hot Wheels Street Rodder building set

• Large 1:20-scale model

• 493 bricks and pieces

• Micro figure driver included

• Vibrant flame graphics

• Oversized exposed engine

• Opening doors

• Opening trunk with nitrous-oxide detail

• Rolling wheels

• Moving steering wheel

• Moving gear shift

• Detailed driver’s seat

• Compatible with other MEGA construction sets

• Compatible with many other building-brick brands

• Recommended for ages eight and older

Detailed Street-Rod Design

The model combines retro hot-rod styling with Hot Wheels-inspired customization:

• Low racing stance

• Large exposed motor

• Bright flame paintwork

• Wide performance tires

• Driver-focused interior

• Nitrous equipment in the trunk

The set is a stylized building model rather than a mechanically exact replica of a production vehicle.

Interactive Features

Once assembled, builders can operate several model details:

• Roll the vehicle on its wheels.

• Open and close both doors.

• Access the nitrous-oxide system in the trunk.

• Turn the steering wheel.

• Move the gear shift.

• Seat the included driver figure inside.

The steering wheel may move without controlling the front wheels; functional steering linkage is not specified.

Included Driver Figure

A Hot Wheels-themed micro figure is included for vehicle display and imaginative play. The figure can be placed in the driver’s seat or posed beside the completed Street Rodder.

The figure’s accessories and articulation points are not specified.

What’s Included

• 493 MEGA bricks and pieces

• Hot Wheels Street Rodder model components

• 1 micro figure driver

• Decorative flame elements

• Building instructions

A display case, stand, tools, and additional figures are not identified as included.

Product Specifications

Building Experience

The 493-piece construction provides a multistep project that can support:

• Following visual instructions

• Spatial reasoning

• Fine-motor coordination

• Creative modification

• Imaginative vehicle play

• Display-model building

Although marketed as a collector’s edition and a gift for adult builders, the official supplied recommendation is ages eight and older.

Brick Compatibility

The pieces connect with other MEGA construction sets and are described as compatible with many other major building-brick systems.

Fit, color matching, specialty-part integration, and moving-feature compatibility may vary across brands.

Assembly Guidance

• Sort pieces by size, color, or type before building.

• Assemble on a clean, flat surface.

• Follow the instructions in sequence.

• Do not force pieces that do not align correctly.

• Test opening and moving features during assembly.

• Apply decorative elements carefully and in the specified orientation.

• Keep small unused pieces in a container.

• Adult assistance may be helpful for difficult connections.

Display and Care

• Place the completed model on a stable shelf.

• Keep it away from edges, direct sunlight, and excessive heat.

• Dust it with a soft brush or low-suction air blower.

• Avoid water, solvents, and abrasive cleaners.

• Support the model from underneath when moving it.

• Do not lift it by the engine, roof, doors, or wheels.

• Store the instructions and spare pieces together.

• Use a covered display case if protection from dust is important.

Safety Information

• Recommended for ages eight and older.

• Contains many small parts.

• Not suitable for children under three.

• Keep loose bricks and accessories away from younger children and pets.

• Do not place pieces in the mouth.

• Inspect broken pieces for sharp edges.

• Pick up dropped bricks promptly to prevent trip hazards.

• Adult supervision may be appropriate during assembly.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many pieces are included?

The set contains 493 bricks and pieces.

What scale is the finished model?

It is designed at approximately 1:20 scale.

Is a driver included?

Yes. One micro figure driver is included.

Do the wheels roll?

Yes. The completed model has rolling wheels.

Do the doors open?

Yes. The doors are designed to open.

Does the trunk open?

Yes. The trunk provides access to the model’s nitrous-oxide system detail.

Does the steering wheel move?

Yes. The steering wheel moves, although control of the front wheels is not specified.

Is it compatible with other building bricks?

Yes. It works with MEGA construction sets and is described as compatible with other major building-brick brands.

Is it intended for adults or children?

It is suitable as a collector build for adults and is officially recommended for builders ages eight and older.

Is a display case included?

No display case is identified as included.