Hot Wheels City Experiences comes to Manchester in AugustToy World Magazine

Manchester’s BEC Arena will host 10 interactive stations within the 6,000 square meter Hot Wheels City Experience, including a design centre, an immersive museum, a player zone and a Hot Wheels lab.

With just two weeks to go until the Hot Wheels City Experience arrives at Manchester’s BEC Arena for its European debut, preparations are in full swing.

Opening its doors from August 13 to September 12, 2024, the 6,000-square-foot experience is set to ignite excitement among Hot Wheels fans of all ages as visitors embark on a never-before-seen nostalgic interactive journey, which will bring the legendary toy cars to life. Featuring a series of engaging stations, families and collectors alike will be taken on an unforgettable journey through the world of Hot Wheels.

At the start of the experience, visitors will be immersed in the rich history and culture of the iconic Hot Wheels brand with fun pop-ups before moving into an immersive museum and exhibit. Here, they can enjoy an exclusive look at the best of Hot Wheels collections, with more than 1,000 original Hot Wheel models on display from decades past.

Bringing nostalgic toy cars to life, visitors can marvel at the legendary life-size Hot Wheels models, including the iconic die-cast Boneshaker and the futuristic Bad to the Blade, designed for maximum high-speed performance. Added to the display is the MG B-East by Michael Wallhead, winner of the 2023 UK Hot Wheels Legends Tour.

Beyond the legendary cars, visitors can also immerse themselves in the Gamer Zone, where console enthusiasts and gamers can hone their skills on the track. Meanwhile, at the Design Center, kids and adults alike can unleash their creativity as they create and project their very own Hot Wheels model onto the venue’s walls.

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In addition to the legendary experience, visitors can stop by Manchester’s Hard Rock Café for an exclusive up-close look at the Bone Shaker machine, which will be outside the venue on August 10. During the experience, guests can also enjoy a 20% discount on their restaurant bill. The family-friendly menu includes a limited-edition World Burger Tour selection.

Tickets are on sale now, starting at £27.50 for adults and £22.50 for children. SEN sessions, designed to provide additional support to customers, will also be available on Wednesday 21 August and Sunday 25 August.

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