# Video Game-Themed Toy Sets The Hot Wheels Mario Kart Collection Includes Classic Characters By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-06-26 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-mario-kart References: [nerdist](https://nerdist.com/article/hot-wheels-nintendo-mario-kart-track/) & [shop.mattel](http://shop.mattel.com/) The [Hot Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-victory-lap) Mario Kart Collection has been unveiled as a collaboration between [Mattel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-x-hot-wheels-collection) and [Nintendo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideon-racer) that will offer avid fans with a new way to bring the video game racing game to life. The collection includes all-new vehicles that consists of the four main characters -- Mario, Luigi, Bowser and Yoshi -- and will be expanded in the near future with Princess Peach, Toad and Koopa Troopa. The collaboration will also include track sets that are themed after popular courses from the namesake video game to help bring the title to life in an interactive way. The Hot Wheels Mario Kart Collection will be shown off by the brand at San Diego Comic-Con and is available exclusively in the US at Target and Target.com. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 90% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Video Game-themed Toy Sets:** Toy companies should consider collaborating with popular video game franchises to create interactive and collectible toys for fans. - **Interactive Toy Sets:** Companies can develop more interactive toy sets that bring video games to life and provide an immersive experience for consumers. - **Brand Collaborations:** Businesses can benefit from collaborating with popular brands to create products that appeal to a wider audience and increase sales. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Toy Manufacturing:** Toy companies can incorporate popular video game characters and themes into their product lines to appeal to a wider audience. - **Video Game Development:** Video game developers can explore new revenue streams by collaborating with toy companies to create merchandise based on their popular franchises. - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the popularity of video game franchises by exclusively selling collaborative merchandise that cannot be found elsewhere. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Video Game Meal Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mario-kart-happy-meal-toys.md) - [Video Game-Themed Play Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rideon-racer.md) - [Iconic Go-Kart-Game Building Blocks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-mario-mario-kart.md) - [Racing Game Toy Collaborations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/horizon-5-hot-wheels.md) - [Collaborative Toy Video Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-victory-lap.md) - [Video Game-Inspired LEGO Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunscreen-mist.md) - [Collaboration Retailer Toy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-x-hot-wheels-collection.md) - [Collaborative Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbros-monopoly.md) - [Spooky Gamer Toy Sets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lego-super-mario-luigis-mansion.md)