How Mattel turned Top Gun, Stranger Things into Hot Wheels
Mattel has released limited-edition Hot Wheels sets featuring iconic vehicles from 'Top Gun' and 'Stranger Things' to celebrate the brand's 40th anniversary. Designers explain the technical process of recreating screen-accurate details, such as the F-14 Tomcat's wings and the 'Stranger Things' van diorama.
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