Mattel Brick Shop and Hot Wheels Launch Audi RS2 Avant and R8 LMS Collector Sets
Mattel is expanding its collector lineup with two brick-built models that bring Audi’s performance legends into the hands of enthusiasts. The new Mattel Brick Shop x Hot Wheels Audi RS2 Avant and R8 LMS sets blend precision detailing with the thrill of building, appealing to fans of both automotive history and collectible culture.
Audi Icons in Brick Form
Two models headline the release: a 1:32-scale Audi RS2 Avant and a 1:16-scale Audi R8 LMS GT3 car. Available for pre-sale through Amazon, Walmart, Target, and Mattel Creations before hitting retail shelves this fall, the kits celebrate two very different but equally iconic machines.
The RS2 Avant Audi’s first high-performance wagon—helped cement the brand’s reputation for blending practicality with thrilling speed. The R8 LMS, a motorsport-bred GT3 racer, has dominated endurance racing worldwide, representing Audi’s engineering at the highest levels of competition.
Why It Matters Now
Collectibles are booming, with enthusiasts looking for new ways to connect to car culture beyond ownership. These kits capture the nostalgia of two combustion-era icons while offering a hands-on experience for modern fans. They’re more than toys they’re miniature tributes to Audi’s performance legacy.
At a time when the automotive industry is shifting toward electrification, celebrating the RS2 Avant and R8 LMS in brick form ensures their legacy lives on for collectors who want a tangible piece of history.
Competing with LEGO
For years, LEGO Speed Champions has defined this niche. But Mattel’s Brick Shop line is raising the bar with enthusiast-focused details.
- RS2 Avant (1:32 scale): Opening doors, working windscreens, and a removable roof.
- R8 LMS (1:16 scale): GT3-specific details including Toyo tires, OEM-style wheels, and race-inspired bodywork.
Priced at $19.99 and $49.99, these sets compete directly with LEGO’s premium offerings while catering more deliberately to adult collectors.
Who Should Buy These Sets
These builds are designed for collectors, Audi fans, and automotive enthusiasts seeking authenticity. Rated 17+, they’re display-worthy pieces meant to be built and admired, not tossed in the toy box.
If you’re shopping for younger kids who want endless play features, LEGO still dominates. But for collectors who value realism, Mattel is making a strong case with Brick Shop.
Long-Term Significance
For Mattel, Brick Shop represents a strategic expansion beyond Hot Wheels die-cast models, pushing into the building-set market with a focus on accuracy and display quality. For Audi, this collaboration preserves the memory of two combustion-era heroes as the company transitions to an electric future.
Rather than fading into the past, the RS2 Avant and R8 LMS are immortalized in miniature cementing their place as icons of performance, engineering, and motorsport heritage.
