Automotive and motorsports licensing is big business, and retailers looking to stock the shelves (and the pegs) with hot products for kids and collectors have no shortage of options.
Here are 17 curated picks spanning die-cast collectibles, slot cars, trading cards, and games that showcase the high-octane power of great licenses paired with great products.
CARRERA GO!!! AMERICAN ORIGINALS STREET LEGENDS SLOT CAR SET
Drivers race 1:43 scale Ford Mustang ’67 and Chevrolet Camaro cars on a 16.08-foot track with loops and tight turns. The set includes hand controllers with turbo buttons for head-to-head racing action.
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CARTUNED MAINLINE SERIES 9
Collectors can assemble a fleet of customizable die-cast vehicles with chrome details, rubber tires, and metal bodies, showcasing car culture style with fresh colorways and a lineup built to stand out.
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UNO FORMULA 1
Players match colors and numbers, use the Overtake rule requiring higher-value cards, draw penalties, and call out “UNO!” in fast-paced gameplay with a racing twist.
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MAISTO 1:64 SPEED ICONS
The Speed Icons collection includes some of the most exciting, exhilarating, and high-performance vehicles the world has to offer. Vehicles in the range feature die-cast metal bodies, chassis with working suspensions, opening doors, and real rubber tires.
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FAST & FURIOUS SMALL BLOCKS
This Fast & Furious-inspired collection transforms the series’ cars into 1:28- and 1:43-scale models. Select models are available as R/C versions, bringing the race from the screen to the playroom.
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FRANKIE MUNIZ 2026 PANINI 1:64 ARC DIE-CAST
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series driver Frankie Muniz and Panini America joined forces on this design for his Ford F-150, as seen in two races during the 2026 season.
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AMT DUNGEONS & DRAGONS 1977 CHEVY CUSTOM VAN MODEL KIT
Dungeons & Dragons fans can build the 1977 Chevy van model, apply D&D decals, and display the finished vehicle with custom graphics drawn from classic and modern artwork.
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PLAYMOBIL COLLECTIBLE VEHICLES
Kids and automotive enthusiasts can collect a Porsche Carrera GT, Volkswagen T1 Camper, Ford F-150 Raptor (pictured), or Ferrari 250 GTO, each with its own driver figure.
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HOT WHEELS POP CULTURE 2026 MIX 3
Fans collect 1:64 vehicles from Airwolf, Forza, G.I. Joe, Barbie, and Deadpool, featuring Metal/Metal bodies, RealRiders tires, authentic details, and display-ready packaging across rotating pop culture mixes.
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LIONEL FORD AUTO-LOADER
Model railroaders can load and haul die-cast vehicles on the Ford Auto-Loader, bringing automotive muscle to train layouts with a format built to carry multiple cars.
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2026 DONRUSS RACING NASCAR TRADING CARD BOX (HOBBY)
Race fans can hunt for hits across a 200-card base set with Rated Rookies, Rides, and Retro inserts. Each box averages three autographs or memorabilia cards, including tire, firesuit, or sheet metal relics, plus chase parallels and limited inserts.
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SWIMWAYS MONSTER JAM WILD WHIPPIN’ SPRINKLER
The legendary Grave Digger inspires this 360-degree sprinkler, featuring a donut-shaped spray pattern that whips around in a complete circle, soaking everything in its path. The truck is removable from the base for independent, free-wheeling play, Monster Jam-style.
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HOT WHEELS ROLE-PLAY COLLECTION
Little gearheads can pretend to work on real-life Hot Wheels from the garage to the race track with this collection of playsets and accessories, including the Hot Wheels Race & Go Garage, Pit Crew Blaster, Pit Stop Workshop (pictured), and Nitro Power Washer.
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DOWN ON THE FARM SERIES 11
This die-cast assortment includes six new models to collect, including a 1949 Mercury Eight, a 1946 Dodge Power Wagon (Strawberry Farm, pictured), a 1952 Ford 8N Tractor, a 1968 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup Truck with Toolbox, a 2015 Ford F-150 Pickup Truck, and a Horse Trailer with custom wrap.
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MATCHBOX MOVING PARTS ASSORTMENT
Kids can open doors, trunks, and hoods on 1:64 scale vehicles that mirror real cars. Features authentic decos, licensed models, recycled zinc, and bio-based plastic across modern and vintage assortments.
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JEEP DUCKS
These official Jeep Ducks turn the “ducking” tradition into giftable collectibles, spreading positivity, community connection, and playful adventure. Also available in plush.
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LEGO SPEED CHAMPIONS BUGATTI VISION GT HYPER SPORTS CAR
Builders assemble the Bugatti model, place the driver Minifigure, and re-create races, showcasing details such as a rear wing, roof fin, and printed tires.
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A version of this feature first appeared in The Toy Book‘s 2026 Licensing & Entertainment Issue, featuring The Licensing Book. Read the full issue here!
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