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November 20, 2012 06:02 AM Eastern Daylight Time 

Dynacraft Debuts New Motorized Ride-On Urban Shredder by Hot Wheels™

Battery-Powered Ride-On Sure to Top Adrenaline-Fueled Boys’ Wish Lists this Holiday Season

EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Part motorcycle, part skateboard, part super engine — all beast — the new Urban Shredder by Hot Wheels™ and Dynacraft is now available just in time for the holidays. The ultimate gift for thrill-seeking boys, the battery powered ride-on is equipped for adventure, reaching speeds of up to 10 mph with a 24-volt electric engine.

“The Urban Shredder takes the very best of bike, skateboard and motorized scooter play and transforms it into an adrenaline fueled vehicle that’s ready to ride in time for the holidays.”

“Partnering with Dynacraft allows us to leverage their sporting goods expertise to create an unprecedented real-life, Hot Wheels experience,” said Diane Reichenberger, vice president of consumer products, North America. “The Urban Shredder takes the very best of bike, skateboard and motorized scooter play and transforms it into an adrenaline fueled vehicle that’s ready to ride in time for the holidays.”

The Urban Shredder by Hot Wheels allows kids to cruise with style and control, featuring electronic throttle control and precision-tuned handling. The motorized ride-on also includes an adjustable foot/knee deck, a wall charger and features safe “sparking action” that emits while leaning into sharp turns. The Urban Shredder by Hot Wheels™ is geared for children ages 8-12 with a 150-pound weight limit.

The Urban Shredder by Hot Wheels will retail for a suggested $349.99 and is available now at Walmart.com, ToysRUs.com, Amazon.com and Target.com, and will be in-store at Walmart and Toys “R” Us this week.

About the Hot Wheels Brand

Since 1968, Hot Wheels has been passionate about creating thrilling vehicle experiences through innovative product and content. With a fan base of more than 41 million people, Hot Wheels is the No. 1 vehicle property in the United States producing the coolest cars imaginable. The Hot Wheels brand began as a line of 16 1:64-scale die-cast vehicles; today, it has evolved into a true, global lifestyle brand for boys of all ages with segments that range from aftermarket parts to licensed apparel to branded digital content from Team Hot Wheels, a real-life race crew of professional drivers performing over-the-top stunts. For the hottest games and videos, visit www.HotWheels.com and www.Facebook.com/HotWheels.

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