1 00:00:04,713 --> 00:00:05,088 . 2 00:00:05,130 --> 00:00:05,588 [tires squealing] 3 00:00:06,631 --> 00:00:07,924 - You've seen how fast we can go... 4 00:00:07,966 --> 00:00:09,968 [all shout] 5 00:00:10,010 --> 00:00:11,386 How loud this thing gets. 6 00:00:11,428 --> 00:00:13,388 [engine revving loudly] 7 00:00:13,430 --> 00:00:14,973 - That's that V-8, huh? 8 00:00:15,015 --> 00:00:17,642 - You might think you're used to all the twists and turns. 9 00:00:17,684 --> 00:00:19,102 Terry Crews! 10 00:00:19,144 --> 00:00:20,520 - How dare you touch that button? 11 00:00:20,562 --> 00:00:21,730 - Joel McHale! 12 00:00:21,771 --> 00:00:23,857 But get ready. 13 00:00:23,898 --> 00:00:25,692 - Now we're bringing back bigger, 14 00:00:25,734 --> 00:00:27,694 badder, stronger, faster. 15 00:00:27,736 --> 00:00:31,364 - Eight superfans won their qualifying round 16 00:00:31,406 --> 00:00:36,369 by creating an incredible ultimate Hot Wheels 17 00:00:36,411 --> 00:00:39,414 based on a special car from their past. 18 00:00:39,456 --> 00:00:43,793 Tonight three of those winners will compete in our finale. 19 00:00:43,835 --> 00:00:45,670 Who will it be? 20 00:00:45,712 --> 00:00:48,423 Each superfan finalist and their Car Pools 21 00:00:48,465 --> 00:00:49,674 will have to create 22 00:00:49,716 --> 00:00:51,843 a brand-new ultimate Hot Wheels 23 00:00:51,885 --> 00:00:54,846 based on one of the most iconic 24 00:00:54,888 --> 00:00:57,307 and best-selling Hot Wheels ever. 25 00:00:57,349 --> 00:01:00,185 And introducing our celebrity guest judge, 26 00:01:00,226 --> 00:01:03,063 Jay Leno! 27 00:01:03,104 --> 00:01:06,191 - That's going to cost you the contest--I'm sorry. 28 00:01:06,232 --> 00:01:09,027 - And Mattel's global head of design for Hot Wheels, Ted Wu. 29 00:01:09,069 --> 00:01:10,236 - This is something 30 00:01:10,278 --> 00:01:11,613 that Hot Wheels has never seen before. 31 00:01:11,654 --> 00:01:13,907 - We're going to drop this thing to the floor. 32 00:01:13,948 --> 00:01:17,786 - The winner will take home an extra $50,000 33 00:01:17,827 --> 00:01:22,749 and get their designs made into an actual Hot Wheels diecast 34 00:01:22,791 --> 00:01:24,209 that you can buy. 35 00:01:24,250 --> 00:01:26,461 This... 36 00:01:26,503 --> 00:01:28,922 is "Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge," 37 00:01:28,963 --> 00:01:30,840 the finale! 38 00:01:35,011 --> 00:01:38,807 [upbeat music] 39 00:01:38,848 --> 00:01:40,517 Hello, and welcome 40 00:01:40,558 --> 00:01:44,354 to our big, bad "Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge" finale. 41 00:01:44,396 --> 00:01:47,691 All season long, we've been turning real-world cars 42 00:01:47,732 --> 00:01:51,695 into out-of-this-universe, life-size ultimate Hot Wheels. 43 00:01:51,736 --> 00:01:55,532 These eight incredible builds came out as winners. 44 00:01:55,573 --> 00:01:57,867 From our eight winning superfans, 45 00:01:57,909 --> 00:01:59,202 presented by Xfinity, 46 00:01:59,244 --> 00:02:01,579 we're going to be picking our favorite three 47 00:02:01,621 --> 00:02:04,916 to square off against each other for the grand prize. 48 00:02:04,958 --> 00:02:08,253 It wouldn't be a finale without my very best friends. 49 00:02:08,294 --> 00:02:09,796 They are elite in their fields, 50 00:02:09,838 --> 00:02:12,632 and I'm so lucky to call them my fellow judges. 51 00:02:12,674 --> 00:02:15,427 She's our Hot Wheels brand ambassador, 52 00:02:15,468 --> 00:02:17,721 Dalal Elsheikh. - Hi, pal. 53 00:02:17,762 --> 00:02:20,306 - And one of the most skilled builders in the game, 54 00:02:20,348 --> 00:02:22,642 it's Hertrech Eugene Jr. 55 00:02:22,684 --> 00:02:26,062 Let's pick our three finale cars. 56 00:02:26,104 --> 00:02:27,313 - Let's do it. - It's time. 57 00:02:27,355 --> 00:02:29,190 - All right, starting with... 58 00:02:29,232 --> 00:02:33,820 Jim's 1969 Dodge Charger, The Power Charge. 59 00:02:33,862 --> 00:02:36,823 - I always dreamt of popping a wheelie in a car. 60 00:02:36,865 --> 00:02:38,742 - I am so impressed. 61 00:02:38,783 --> 00:02:40,910 - You came in with an iconic vehicle, 62 00:02:40,952 --> 00:02:44,289 but the silhouette is still largely unchanged. 63 00:02:44,330 --> 00:02:46,124 - There's a ton to love about this car. 64 00:02:46,166 --> 00:02:48,168 The real question is, does it deserve 65 00:02:48,209 --> 00:02:49,669 to be one of the final three? 66 00:02:49,711 --> 00:02:52,297 Let's go check out Sheilah's monster bug. 67 00:02:52,339 --> 00:02:55,508 Sheilah started out with this Volkswagen Beetle 68 00:02:55,550 --> 00:02:57,635 and turned it into the monster bug. 69 00:02:57,677 --> 00:02:59,763 - I want it to have horns, 70 00:02:59,804 --> 00:03:01,723 and I want it to be kind of scaly-looking. 71 00:03:01,765 --> 00:03:04,684 - I mean, look at those eyes. It's hypnotized me. 72 00:03:04,726 --> 00:03:06,519 - This car is cool, but they definitely 73 00:03:06,561 --> 00:03:08,355 could have used a little something 74 00:03:08,396 --> 00:03:09,606 going down the side of the car. 75 00:03:09,647 --> 00:03:11,399 - I wish it had a lot more shape. 76 00:03:11,441 --> 00:03:13,568 I wish they built a wider fender. 77 00:03:13,610 --> 00:03:16,988 - Now, Aldavid's K5 Blazer, the Spirit of Detroit, 78 00:03:17,030 --> 00:03:19,199 this thing is tough. 79 00:03:19,240 --> 00:03:21,409 - I want to transform it into something 80 00:03:21,451 --> 00:03:23,411 that you don't know if you're afraid of it 81 00:03:23,453 --> 00:03:25,538 or if you want to get in and ride it. 82 00:03:25,580 --> 00:03:27,207 - I wish you guys did something else. 83 00:03:27,248 --> 00:03:28,875 with the exhaust 84 00:03:28,917 --> 00:03:31,544 Stackers like an 18-wheeler-- kind of basic, in my opinion. 85 00:03:31,586 --> 00:03:33,505 They could have built it through the exoskeleton, 86 00:03:33,546 --> 00:03:35,090 coming out the side, something to give 87 00:03:35,131 --> 00:03:36,549 the car a different shape. 88 00:03:36,591 --> 00:03:39,552 - How about Arushi and this Maruti van? 89 00:03:39,594 --> 00:03:42,681 There has never been a Maruti van Hot Wheels, 90 00:03:42,722 --> 00:03:44,808 and certainly not a wide-bodied, 91 00:03:44,849 --> 00:03:48,019 six-wheel, V-8-powered Maruti van, 92 00:03:48,061 --> 00:03:50,397 with a gigantic mandala in the back. 93 00:03:50,438 --> 00:03:51,898 - I mean, it looks fast, 94 00:03:51,940 --> 00:03:54,067 but I don't think anyone's ever said that 95 00:03:54,109 --> 00:03:55,652 about a Maruti Omnibus before. 96 00:03:55,694 --> 00:03:57,153 - If you want to talk about speed, 97 00:03:57,195 --> 00:04:01,157 that would be Caroline, the former naval aviator. 98 00:04:01,199 --> 00:04:03,410 She turned her Nissan Sentra 99 00:04:03,451 --> 00:04:07,664 into an actual jet car with a working afterburner. 100 00:04:07,706 --> 00:04:09,374 - This could be in a movie. 101 00:04:09,416 --> 00:04:11,292 - I love the electrification, 102 00:04:11,334 --> 00:04:14,045 allowing the canopy to open and close. 103 00:04:14,087 --> 00:04:15,296 - But at the same time, 104 00:04:15,338 --> 00:04:17,090 you didn't so much focus on the car part. 105 00:04:17,132 --> 00:04:19,426 - They kept the Nissan nameplate at the front 106 00:04:19,467 --> 00:04:21,428 and the taillights, but that's kind of it. 107 00:04:21,469 --> 00:04:23,263 I mean, you really lost the feeling 108 00:04:23,304 --> 00:04:25,432 of what this vehicle actually was. 109 00:04:25,473 --> 00:04:27,726 Now, Luidgi's Mountain Mover-- 110 00:04:27,767 --> 00:04:30,603 they started with a '96 Toyota Camry 111 00:04:30,645 --> 00:04:32,605 and turned it into this-- 112 00:04:32,647 --> 00:04:35,859 a post-apocalyptic mountain mover. 113 00:04:35,900 --> 00:04:38,611 - Luidgi and his team took the Lethal Diesel twist 114 00:04:38,653 --> 00:04:41,823 and really made this thing look impenetrable. 115 00:04:41,865 --> 00:04:46,077 We talk so much about exposed engines and wild exhaust, 116 00:04:46,119 --> 00:04:49,622 but, like, duallies on a Camry, that's Hot Wheels. 117 00:04:49,664 --> 00:04:51,875 - They could have made a bigger front end. 118 00:04:51,916 --> 00:04:53,877 I mean, this is one way to move mountains, 119 00:04:53,918 --> 00:04:55,837 but if you want to move a crowd, 120 00:04:55,879 --> 00:05:00,258 that would be Nick's 1984 Monte Carlo. 121 00:05:00,300 --> 00:05:05,305 - This giant engine, huge wheels, and a dance floor. 122 00:05:05,347 --> 00:05:06,723 - Oh, now it's a party. 123 00:05:06,765 --> 00:05:08,683 - Hot Wheels is about design and performance, 124 00:05:08,725 --> 00:05:10,852 and you guys really hit the mark on both of them. 125 00:05:10,894 --> 00:05:13,813 - The car definitely needed a little more pop of color, 126 00:05:13,855 --> 00:05:15,982 whether it was the louvers on the side 127 00:05:16,024 --> 00:05:17,942 or maybe the mirrors and the door handles. 128 00:05:17,984 --> 00:05:19,819 But if you want to talk about another car 129 00:05:19,861 --> 00:05:22,822 that understands the use of pops of color, 130 00:05:22,864 --> 00:05:25,533 that would be professional racer Lauren 131 00:05:25,575 --> 00:05:28,661 and the 2007 Crown Vic police car 132 00:05:28,703 --> 00:05:31,664 turned ultimate race car. 133 00:05:31,706 --> 00:05:33,708 - Hot Wheels has done so many race cars, 134 00:05:33,750 --> 00:05:36,127 but you guys have really taken the Mad Manga 135 00:05:36,169 --> 00:05:37,671 and used it to your advantage. 136 00:05:37,712 --> 00:05:40,674 Purple flames, such an iconic Hot Wheels detail. 137 00:05:40,715 --> 00:05:42,634 - Would you drive it? - Of course I would drive it. 138 00:05:42,676 --> 00:05:45,845 And I've never said that about a Crown Vic in my life. 139 00:05:45,887 --> 00:05:49,557 - Okay, picking only three to compete in our finale 140 00:05:49,599 --> 00:05:53,311 was very difficult, but we made our decision. 141 00:05:53,353 --> 00:05:58,024 Hert, who's the first superfan to compete in the finale? 142 00:05:59,484 --> 00:06:02,737 - I love this build. 143 00:06:02,779 --> 00:06:05,448 It's the car that deserves all of the beads 144 00:06:05,490 --> 00:06:08,118 [dramatic music] 145 00:06:08,159 --> 00:06:09,703 - Nick's Mardi Gras Mania. 146 00:06:09,744 --> 00:06:13,289 [cheers and applause] 147 00:06:13,331 --> 00:06:15,041 - I'm back, baby! 148 00:06:15,083 --> 00:06:16,167 Woo! 149 00:06:16,209 --> 00:06:18,211 This is the finale. It's go time, man. 150 00:06:18,253 --> 00:06:21,047 It's time to get down! It's time to get low! 151 00:06:21,089 --> 00:06:24,009 It's time to get on the floor! It's time to make some cars go! 152 00:06:24,050 --> 00:06:25,552 What's up, Rut? 153 00:06:25,593 --> 00:06:28,847 - What put Nick's car over the top was taking an iconic car 154 00:06:28,888 --> 00:06:33,518 and turning it into a totally original party on wheels. 155 00:06:33,560 --> 00:06:38,189 Dalal, who's the next superfan who's going to be competing? 156 00:06:38,231 --> 00:06:41,818 - The vibrant paint, the awesome flames, 157 00:06:41,860 --> 00:06:45,071 the loud exposed V-8 engine-- 158 00:06:45,113 --> 00:06:47,782 all quintessentially Hot Wheels. 159 00:06:47,824 --> 00:06:50,452 But what takes this one over the top 160 00:06:50,493 --> 00:06:52,704 is that it actually wheelies. 161 00:06:52,746 --> 00:06:56,374 Its Jim's Power Charge. 162 00:06:56,416 --> 00:06:59,169 [cheers and applause] 163 00:06:59,210 --> 00:07:01,838 - Jersey in the house, baby. Jersey in the house. 164 00:07:01,880 --> 00:07:04,758 - What really made Jim the winner is that his car 165 00:07:04,799 --> 00:07:07,052 was just a showstopper-- 166 00:07:07,093 --> 00:07:11,222 those bright flames against the yellow Spectraflame paint. 167 00:07:11,264 --> 00:07:14,142 - [sighs] Just when you thought you got rid of me... 168 00:07:14,184 --> 00:07:15,935 I told you I'd be back. 169 00:07:15,977 --> 00:07:19,022 But this time, it's different. I want that diecast so bad. 170 00:07:19,064 --> 00:07:20,857 Last time I was here I took it up to a ten. 171 00:07:20,899 --> 00:07:22,942 This time I'm going to 11. 172 00:07:22,984 --> 00:07:27,072 - That means there's only one spot left. 173 00:07:27,113 --> 00:07:29,532 This was truly one of my favorite transformations 174 00:07:29,574 --> 00:07:30,784 of the season. 175 00:07:30,825 --> 00:07:32,702 The make and model of this vehicle 176 00:07:32,744 --> 00:07:34,829 has never been made into a Hot Wheels. 177 00:07:34,871 --> 00:07:37,040 And this superfan's personal story, 178 00:07:37,082 --> 00:07:41,378 beautifully tied throughout, makes it shine like a diamond. 179 00:07:41,419 --> 00:07:46,633 It's Arushi's Jaipur Jewel! 180 00:07:46,675 --> 00:07:48,468 [applause] - Yes! 181 00:07:48,510 --> 00:07:50,303 Whoo-hoo-hoo! 182 00:07:50,345 --> 00:07:52,681 I am back! [laughter] 183 00:07:52,722 --> 00:07:56,059 - Arushi lowered her car, made custom box flares, 184 00:07:56,101 --> 00:08:00,230 added two wheels to it, had an exposed V-8, loud colors. 185 00:08:00,271 --> 00:08:02,899 The Jaipur Jewel just screamed Hot Wheels. 186 00:08:02,941 --> 00:08:05,026 - I want to win this. 187 00:08:05,068 --> 00:08:07,320 And I want to win it for my son. 188 00:08:07,362 --> 00:08:08,655 Let's go. 189 00:08:08,697 --> 00:08:10,949 - Arushi, Nick, Jim, 190 00:08:10,990 --> 00:08:14,077 welcome to the "Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge" finale. 191 00:08:14,119 --> 00:08:17,789 You guys created a dream build that meant something to you, 192 00:08:17,831 --> 00:08:21,668 but now your job is to bring that magic to everyone, 193 00:08:21,710 --> 00:08:23,920 to make Hot Wheels history 194 00:08:23,962 --> 00:08:25,839 by getting your next build 195 00:08:25,880 --> 00:08:28,216 made into a real Hot Wheels diecast car 196 00:08:28,258 --> 00:08:29,676 that you can buy. 197 00:08:29,718 --> 00:08:31,803 - I could possibly be designing 198 00:08:31,845 --> 00:08:34,431 the next Hot Wheels diecast car. 199 00:08:34,472 --> 00:08:37,684 It's a moment that will stand the test of time. 200 00:08:37,726 --> 00:08:40,729 - To help make the ultimate decision 201 00:08:40,770 --> 00:08:43,690 on which original full-size Hot Wheels design 202 00:08:43,732 --> 00:08:46,401 will be immortalized into a diecast, 203 00:08:46,443 --> 00:08:49,404 we've got the man who makes the final decision 204 00:08:49,446 --> 00:08:52,615 on every actual Hot Wheels that gets produced. 205 00:08:52,657 --> 00:08:55,410 - Wow. - Please welcome Ted Wu. 206 00:08:55,452 --> 00:08:57,704 [applause] - Yeah! 207 00:08:57,746 --> 00:08:59,039 Hey, guys. How's it going? 208 00:08:59,080 --> 00:09:00,582 Good to see you. - What's up, buddy? 209 00:09:00,623 --> 00:09:01,833 - Good to see you. - Nice to see you. 210 00:09:01,875 --> 00:09:04,044 Over the 55-year history of Hot Wheels, 211 00:09:04,085 --> 00:09:06,379 we've designed over 25,000 unique vehicles. 212 00:09:06,421 --> 00:09:09,382 So one of the things that is a challenge every year is, 213 00:09:09,424 --> 00:09:12,135 how do we create something that is truly unique? 214 00:09:12,177 --> 00:09:15,347 For Arushi, Jim, and Nick, this is a chance of a lifetime, 215 00:09:15,388 --> 00:09:17,891 and I think any of them could be a winner. 216 00:09:17,932 --> 00:09:20,352 - You've already made a beloved car from your past 217 00:09:20,393 --> 00:09:22,228 into a life-size Hot Wheels. 218 00:09:22,270 --> 00:09:24,773 If you're wondering where your next car is coming from, 219 00:09:24,814 --> 00:09:27,442 look no further 220 00:09:27,484 --> 00:09:30,987 than the Inspirationator 5000! 221 00:09:31,029 --> 00:09:33,448 With over 800 Hot Wheels cars, 222 00:09:33,490 --> 00:09:36,951 it holds the most iconic diecasts in car-culture 223 00:09:36,993 --> 00:09:38,870 and Hot Wheels history. 224 00:09:38,912 --> 00:09:41,915 And whichever ones the Inspirationator spits out 225 00:09:41,956 --> 00:09:45,001 will set this ultimate challenge. 226 00:09:45,043 --> 00:09:46,795 - It's actually got my nerves kind of going. 227 00:09:46,836 --> 00:09:48,922 I have no idea what it's going to spit out. 228 00:09:48,963 --> 00:09:50,965 It could be anything coming out of that machine. 229 00:09:58,098 --> 00:09:58,306 . 230 00:09:58,348 --> 00:09:59,307 - Let's see your finale Hot Wheels. 231 00:10:00,558 --> 00:10:02,727 Whichever ones the Inspirationator spits out... 232 00:10:02,769 --> 00:10:04,145 - Something's coming. 233 00:10:04,187 --> 00:10:06,815 - Will set this ultimate challenge. 234 00:10:06,856 --> 00:10:09,192 My goodness. 235 00:10:09,234 --> 00:10:11,319 For Arushi, 236 00:10:11,361 --> 00:10:14,739 the Nissan Skyline R33. 237 00:10:14,781 --> 00:10:15,907 - Oh, my God. 238 00:10:15,949 --> 00:10:17,242 - That's a good one. 239 00:10:17,283 --> 00:10:19,244 - The Skyline is definitely a fan favorite. 240 00:10:19,285 --> 00:10:21,496 We've done everything from the classic Skyline, 241 00:10:21,538 --> 00:10:23,039 all the way up to the R35. 242 00:10:23,081 --> 00:10:25,250 But the R33--Arushi, really excited to see 243 00:10:25,291 --> 00:10:26,835 what you're going to do with it. 244 00:10:26,876 --> 00:10:28,670 - Next up, Nick. 245 00:10:28,712 --> 00:10:32,465 [rock music] 246 00:10:32,507 --> 00:10:34,592 - I'm so nervous right now. 247 00:10:34,634 --> 00:10:37,220 - A Pontiac Trans-Am Firebird. 248 00:10:37,262 --> 00:10:40,598 - Oh, the "Smokey and the Bandit" car! 249 00:10:40,640 --> 00:10:44,060 [laughs] Let's go, baby! 250 00:10:44,102 --> 00:10:45,228 Come on! 251 00:10:45,270 --> 00:10:47,230 - We actually first did this in 1978. 252 00:10:47,272 --> 00:10:50,275 And we've done it in countless variations and colors since. 253 00:10:50,316 --> 00:10:52,694 You really got to show us something different, 254 00:10:52,736 --> 00:10:54,821 fun, and unique, so good luck, Nick. 255 00:10:54,863 --> 00:10:57,449 - We've got one iconic Hot Wheels left, 256 00:10:57,490 --> 00:10:59,409 and it's for you, Jim. 257 00:10:59,451 --> 00:11:04,372 * * 258 00:11:04,414 --> 00:11:06,416 Talk about a classic-- 259 00:11:06,458 --> 00:11:10,545 a 1968 Volkswagen bus. 260 00:11:10,587 --> 00:11:12,464 - Whoo. 261 00:11:12,505 --> 00:11:13,757 It's awesome, man. 262 00:11:13,798 --> 00:11:15,633 There's a million things I could do with this one. 263 00:11:15,675 --> 00:11:17,135 - The Pink Beach Bomb VW bus 264 00:11:17,177 --> 00:11:19,888 is the most expensive Hot Wheels ever 265 00:11:19,929 --> 00:11:23,641 and the rarest Hot Wheels diecast in the world. 266 00:11:23,683 --> 00:11:25,393 - Oh, wow. - Wow. 267 00:11:25,435 --> 00:11:27,979 - Your mission is to take a classic car and make it 268 00:11:28,021 --> 00:11:30,940 into an iconic, completely original 269 00:11:30,982 --> 00:11:33,276 life-size Ultimate Hot Wheels. 270 00:11:33,318 --> 00:11:34,903 - And I'm here to make sure that your build 271 00:11:34,944 --> 00:11:37,238 truly deserves being made 272 00:11:37,280 --> 00:11:40,533 into a 164th Hot Wheels diecast car. 273 00:11:40,575 --> 00:11:42,744 - And not to put even more pressure on you, 274 00:11:42,786 --> 00:11:45,747 but somebody pretty amazing will also be here later 275 00:11:45,789 --> 00:11:47,415 to help us judge your builds. 276 00:11:47,457 --> 00:11:49,918 It's time to head to the creative cave 277 00:11:49,959 --> 00:11:52,420 known as the Chrome Zone. 278 00:11:52,462 --> 00:11:54,923 Our finalists have three steps to produce 279 00:11:54,964 --> 00:11:56,758 the ultimate Hot Wheels. 280 00:11:56,800 --> 00:11:59,928 Step one is design. 281 00:11:59,969 --> 00:12:02,013 Welcome back to the Chrome Zone. 282 00:12:02,055 --> 00:12:04,557 - I am so excited. - It's so beautiful. 283 00:12:04,599 --> 00:12:06,226 - Are you happy the Inspirationator 284 00:12:06,267 --> 00:12:07,769 gave you the Firebird? 285 00:12:07,811 --> 00:12:09,270 - This is amazing, man. 286 00:12:09,312 --> 00:12:11,064 Watching the "Smokey and the Bandit" movies 287 00:12:11,106 --> 00:12:13,858 where that became such an iconic vehicle-- 288 00:12:13,900 --> 00:12:17,028 it's something that I've seen ever since I was a little kid. 289 00:12:17,070 --> 00:12:19,280 - There's actually been 25 castings of the Firebird. 290 00:12:19,322 --> 00:12:21,825 The Hot Bird was the first time that a Firebird 291 00:12:21,866 --> 00:12:23,702 showed up in the Hot Wheels line. 292 00:12:23,743 --> 00:12:25,662 You're going to have a heavy task on your hand to come up 293 00:12:25,704 --> 00:12:27,163 with something unique. - Yeah. 294 00:12:27,205 --> 00:12:29,374 - What are you thinking you want this car to look like? 295 00:12:29,416 --> 00:12:31,084 - Slam that suspension a little bit, 296 00:12:31,126 --> 00:12:33,962 bring it down low, aero fin maybe-- 297 00:12:34,004 --> 00:12:35,463 like, something down the middle. 298 00:12:35,505 --> 00:12:37,799 - If you're thinking about some fun aero, 299 00:12:37,841 --> 00:12:39,009 this is the Speed Shark. 300 00:12:39,050 --> 00:12:41,052 The aero shapes this entire vehicle. 301 00:12:41,094 --> 00:12:42,804 I mean, everything about it says, 302 00:12:42,846 --> 00:12:44,180 I'm going to move through the air. 303 00:12:44,222 --> 00:12:45,598 - Bringing it in because I'm going to win. 304 00:12:45,640 --> 00:12:48,184 - You got to rethink the Nissan Skyline. 305 00:12:48,226 --> 00:12:50,770 - It's probably the most popular casting in general. 306 00:12:50,812 --> 00:12:52,105 - Wow. 307 00:12:52,147 --> 00:12:53,815 - So you're going to have to really figure out 308 00:12:53,857 --> 00:12:55,775 what is going to separate it from what we've already done. 309 00:12:55,817 --> 00:12:58,570 - I know my son would always go for a car which goes 310 00:12:58,611 --> 00:13:01,865 really fast on his track-- a rally car. 311 00:13:01,906 --> 00:13:04,242 I'm looking at raising the car-- 312 00:13:04,284 --> 00:13:07,829 big wheels, goes in mud, a cage on the top. 313 00:13:07,871 --> 00:13:09,831 - When I think about a rally car-- 314 00:13:09,873 --> 00:13:12,125 ooh, right here-- the Rally Speciale. 315 00:13:12,167 --> 00:13:15,045 So it's all about, you know, bigger fenders, 316 00:13:15,086 --> 00:13:18,340 wheels and tires that can handle on-road and off. 317 00:13:18,381 --> 00:13:20,884 - Going the rally route-- it's uncharted territory, 318 00:13:20,925 --> 00:13:22,927 but I think that's what we're looking for 319 00:13:22,969 --> 00:13:24,554 in this final challenge. - I'm excited. 320 00:13:24,596 --> 00:13:28,141 - The '68 VW bus-- this is an iconic shape. 321 00:13:28,183 --> 00:13:30,727 - Well, I see an old-school car build in this van. 322 00:13:30,769 --> 00:13:33,730 But old-school cars really don't go fast, right? 323 00:13:33,772 --> 00:13:36,608 So, then if you combine it with a big, giant motor, 324 00:13:36,649 --> 00:13:38,651 we drop that motor dead center. 325 00:13:38,693 --> 00:13:40,570 We cut it down to a flatbed. 326 00:13:40,612 --> 00:13:43,198 - If you're talking about a big engine that people can see... 327 00:13:43,239 --> 00:13:45,533 - There you go. - This is the Rennan Rig. 328 00:13:45,575 --> 00:13:48,036 That exposed engine, it gives you this feeling, 329 00:13:48,078 --> 00:13:49,579 this thing is fast. 330 00:13:49,621 --> 00:13:54,084 - I do want to warn you that the VW Hot Wheels Drag Bus 331 00:13:54,125 --> 00:13:55,877 is one of our most popular, iconic castings 332 00:13:55,919 --> 00:13:57,462 that we've had. 333 00:13:57,504 --> 00:13:58,797 So I love the direction, 334 00:13:58,838 --> 00:14:01,216 but just be aware of what we've done in the past. 335 00:14:01,257 --> 00:14:03,426 - I had a Volkswagen van-- camper with my kids. 336 00:14:03,468 --> 00:14:05,762 When they were small, we used to take them camping. 337 00:14:05,804 --> 00:14:07,972 It was the pop top. - No way. You had a Westy. 338 00:14:08,014 --> 00:14:09,641 - So I already connected with the van. 339 00:14:09,683 --> 00:14:11,726 - What would it mean to you to have your car made 340 00:14:11,768 --> 00:14:13,561 into a Hot Wheels diecast? 341 00:14:13,603 --> 00:14:16,356 - [voice breaking] Just give me a minute. 342 00:14:16,398 --> 00:14:18,274 It means everything to me. 343 00:14:18,316 --> 00:14:21,236 I was meant to do something great, and this is it. 344 00:14:21,277 --> 00:14:23,113 I saved one spot on my body... 345 00:14:23,154 --> 00:14:27,033 [clears throat] For something special. 346 00:14:27,075 --> 00:14:29,244 - Look at that. 347 00:14:29,285 --> 00:14:31,496 You got that after you won? 348 00:14:31,538 --> 00:14:33,623 - The day after, I made the appointment. 349 00:14:33,665 --> 00:14:36,334 It means that much to me. It just does. 350 00:14:36,376 --> 00:14:40,046 And I'll come build that car. I promise you. 351 00:14:40,088 --> 00:14:42,632 - Arushi, what's the name of your build? 352 00:14:42,674 --> 00:14:45,927 - Rally Resilience! - All right! There we go! 353 00:14:45,969 --> 00:14:47,345 Nick, what's the name of your build? 354 00:14:47,387 --> 00:14:50,098 - We're calling it Blazin' Bird. 355 00:14:50,140 --> 00:14:52,434 - All right! There we go! 356 00:14:52,475 --> 00:14:54,936 All right, Jim, in the new Yellow Garage, 357 00:14:54,978 --> 00:14:56,855 what's the name of your build? 358 00:14:56,896 --> 00:14:58,356 - The Superfan Van. 359 00:14:58,398 --> 00:15:00,608 - Yeah! [cheers and applause] 360 00:15:00,650 --> 00:15:02,068 Love that! 361 00:15:02,110 --> 00:15:03,862 - That's a good-looking team right there. 362 00:15:03,903 --> 00:15:06,114 - Whoo. Your teams have one week 363 00:15:06,156 --> 00:15:08,408 to turn these legendary rides 364 00:15:08,450 --> 00:15:11,745 into awe-inspiring ultimate Hot Wheels. 365 00:15:11,786 --> 00:15:14,456 One of your cars will be turned 366 00:15:14,497 --> 00:15:16,958 into an actual Hot Wheels diecast car 367 00:15:17,000 --> 00:15:19,085 that the world can buy. 368 00:15:19,127 --> 00:15:23,089 Are y'all ready? all: Yeah! 369 00:15:23,131 --> 00:15:25,967 - Go! 370 00:15:26,009 --> 00:15:27,594 - Go, go, go. - All right. 371 00:15:27,635 --> 00:15:29,512 - What I'm thinking is, we can keep the front half 372 00:15:29,554 --> 00:15:31,848 of this thing still looking somewhat original. 373 00:15:31,890 --> 00:15:33,141 And then in the back, 374 00:15:33,183 --> 00:15:34,559 we're going to need big horsepower, right? 375 00:15:34,601 --> 00:15:35,810 - Whoa, yeah. 376 00:15:35,852 --> 00:15:37,145 - I'm taking this Volkswagen body, 377 00:15:37,187 --> 00:15:38,438 and we're going to cut it in half. 378 00:15:38,480 --> 00:15:40,315 And we take a Formula 1 back half, 379 00:15:40,357 --> 00:15:41,649 and we combine the two worlds. 380 00:15:41,691 --> 00:15:43,193 I know it's early to talk about color, 381 00:15:43,234 --> 00:15:44,569 but keep in mind, as we're going forward, 382 00:15:44,611 --> 00:15:46,363 I definitely want this thing done in purple. 383 00:15:46,404 --> 00:15:48,740 - Purple is good. - Well, this is a '68 van. 384 00:15:48,782 --> 00:15:50,408 Hot Wheels came out in '68. 385 00:15:50,450 --> 00:15:52,243 And one of the earliest colors was that nice metallic purple. 386 00:15:52,285 --> 00:15:53,495 - There you go. 387 00:15:53,536 --> 00:15:55,330 I can't imagine to be a kid, and go 388 00:15:55,372 --> 00:15:57,665 into a store with your parents, and you see that 164 car 389 00:15:57,707 --> 00:15:59,668 and know that your dad or your grandfather made it. 390 00:15:59,709 --> 00:16:02,587 And that's the legacy I'm gonna leave for my family. 391 00:16:02,629 --> 00:16:06,299 - This time we want to go fast, fast, fast, fast, fast. 392 00:16:06,341 --> 00:16:08,551 Of course, we got the scoop right there, 393 00:16:08,593 --> 00:16:11,429 a little aero design with the fin on top. 394 00:16:11,471 --> 00:16:13,556 The wheels--we want to push those out a little bit, 395 00:16:13,598 --> 00:16:14,974 slam it. 396 00:16:15,016 --> 00:16:17,519 - We're gonna go low and wide. - We want to slam it. 397 00:16:17,560 --> 00:16:19,646 The nice bird symbol on the front-- 398 00:16:19,688 --> 00:16:21,648 I want to do something special with that, 399 00:16:21,690 --> 00:16:23,274 you know what I'm saying? 400 00:16:23,316 --> 00:16:26,736 - We can have the bird on the roof--that can be the beak. 401 00:16:26,778 --> 00:16:29,572 - So you know how the Skyline is fast? 402 00:16:29,614 --> 00:16:32,283 But we want to make it bad. We want to make it off-road. 403 00:16:32,325 --> 00:16:34,369 I am thinking rally-- 404 00:16:34,411 --> 00:16:38,123 raising this thing up, big wheels, hood lights, 405 00:16:38,164 --> 00:16:39,416 back rack. 406 00:16:39,457 --> 00:16:40,709 - Maybe a spare tire up on there? 407 00:16:40,750 --> 00:16:42,502 - Yes. 408 00:16:42,544 --> 00:16:44,838 The idea in my head is seeing my son playing with this car. 409 00:16:44,879 --> 00:16:48,508 I want to send a strong message to this younger generation, 410 00:16:48,550 --> 00:16:51,469 and that's why I want to go for the bold look. 411 00:16:51,511 --> 00:16:53,304 - I've never seen a lifted Skyline before. 412 00:16:53,346 --> 00:16:54,889 - No, me neither. 413 00:16:54,931 --> 00:16:56,599 - You know, at first when I saw this R33, I'm like, 414 00:16:56,641 --> 00:16:58,309 it's breaking the barriers of the iconic Skyline. 415 00:16:58,351 --> 00:16:59,894 Everybody lowers them. 416 00:16:59,936 --> 00:17:02,397 And now we're making something new--we're making a new path. 417 00:17:02,439 --> 00:17:04,357 And that's exactly what Arushi wanted. 418 00:17:04,399 --> 00:17:06,568 - We have to do something really big. 419 00:17:06,609 --> 00:17:09,779 I might upset the Skyline community, 420 00:17:09,821 --> 00:17:10,822 but that is what 421 00:17:10,864 --> 00:17:12,699 the "Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge" 422 00:17:12,741 --> 00:17:13,992 is all about. 423 00:17:14,034 --> 00:17:16,077 I want to do something brand-new 424 00:17:16,119 --> 00:17:18,079 that the next generation is going to love. 425 00:17:18,121 --> 00:17:19,247 One, two, three. 426 00:17:27,547 --> 00:17:27,714 . 427 00:17:27,756 --> 00:17:29,090 - So who's the celebrity judge? You guys got to tell me. 428 00:17:30,342 --> 00:17:32,010 - Okay, okay, look, look, we'll give you one hint. 429 00:17:32,052 --> 00:17:36,097 It's between "I" and "K." 430 00:17:36,139 --> 00:17:37,807 [laughter] - That's a good one. 431 00:17:37,849 --> 00:17:38,808 - What? 432 00:17:38,850 --> 00:17:40,602 - He doesn't even know his ABC's. 433 00:17:40,643 --> 00:17:42,145 - What does that even mean? 434 00:17:42,187 --> 00:17:45,148 Celebrity judge between "I" and "K"? 435 00:17:45,190 --> 00:17:46,107 Oh, sorry, man. 436 00:17:46,149 --> 00:17:47,567 Oh, oh, I got it. 437 00:17:47,609 --> 00:17:48,610 So--Okay. 438 00:17:48,651 --> 00:17:50,653 Hey, you dropped your jeans. 439 00:17:50,695 --> 00:17:53,323 Gene Simmons. [fanfare plays] 440 00:17:53,365 --> 00:17:55,367 That's it. I'm a genius. 441 00:17:55,408 --> 00:17:57,869 In step two, the Car Pools transform 442 00:17:57,911 --> 00:18:00,330 the three finalists' wild designs 443 00:18:00,372 --> 00:18:02,290 into real-life Hot Wheels. 444 00:18:02,332 --> 00:18:03,875 - I need to measure twice and cut once 445 00:18:03,917 --> 00:18:05,835 because we only got one shot at this thing. 446 00:18:05,877 --> 00:18:08,505 - With the Superfan Van, Jim's plan is to take 447 00:18:08,546 --> 00:18:11,007 this Volkswagen bus, cut it in half, 448 00:18:11,049 --> 00:18:12,425 convert the rear 449 00:18:12,467 --> 00:18:15,845 to sort of an F1 or IndyCar-inspired back half. 450 00:18:15,887 --> 00:18:16,930 [tool crunches] 451 00:18:16,971 --> 00:18:18,264 - Yeah! - Come on. 452 00:18:18,306 --> 00:18:19,724 - Let's do it. - That's really cool. 453 00:18:19,766 --> 00:18:20,975 - Oh. 454 00:18:21,017 --> 00:18:22,519 - How are they going to be able to blend 455 00:18:22,560 --> 00:18:24,521 all these different styles together? 456 00:18:24,562 --> 00:18:25,689 - There's nothing you can do 457 00:18:25,730 --> 00:18:28,066 to make a van look like an F1 car. 458 00:18:28,108 --> 00:18:30,402 How are they going to make it look fast? 459 00:18:30,443 --> 00:18:32,362 It's going to take a lot of creativity 460 00:18:32,404 --> 00:18:35,156 to blend these two ideas into one. 461 00:18:35,198 --> 00:18:37,033 - What we got here? 462 00:18:37,075 --> 00:18:39,244 - Don't look, Nick. - Oh! 463 00:18:39,285 --> 00:18:42,205 Y'all just cutting these beautiful cars up. 464 00:18:42,247 --> 00:18:44,666 It hurts my heart, man. - [laughs] 465 00:18:44,708 --> 00:18:46,835 - Nick and his team over in the Blue Garage 466 00:18:46,876 --> 00:18:51,047 are transforming that 1978 Pontiac Firebird Trans-Am 467 00:18:51,089 --> 00:18:53,425 into the Blazin' Bird. 468 00:18:53,466 --> 00:18:55,385 - Chris, Bob, and Nick are getting 469 00:18:55,427 --> 00:18:58,221 the car ready to get the wheels on 470 00:18:58,263 --> 00:18:59,764 and see how low we can get this. 471 00:18:59,806 --> 00:19:02,600 This needs to be the lowest car we've done so far. 472 00:19:02,642 --> 00:19:05,729 - We're going to drop this thing to the floor. 473 00:19:05,770 --> 00:19:07,522 - I want to see this car so slammed 474 00:19:07,564 --> 00:19:08,732 that you can't see any space 475 00:19:08,773 --> 00:19:10,358 between the tires and the fender. 476 00:19:10,400 --> 00:19:11,860 I love my cars low, 477 00:19:11,901 --> 00:19:13,445 and I love them to look like they're floating. 478 00:19:13,486 --> 00:19:15,947 Start there--lower. 479 00:19:15,989 --> 00:19:18,199 - [chuckles] - Yeah! 480 00:19:18,241 --> 00:19:21,578 That's looking good, baby. - That's getting low. 481 00:19:21,619 --> 00:19:24,080 - We've done all the modifications 482 00:19:24,122 --> 00:19:25,915 to get this thing nice and low. 483 00:19:25,957 --> 00:19:28,293 But now we need to play around with the wheel arches 484 00:19:28,335 --> 00:19:29,753 to get the look we want. 485 00:19:29,794 --> 00:19:32,088 It's going to be tricky, but I know we can pull it off. 486 00:19:32,130 --> 00:19:34,049 [tool whirring] 487 00:19:34,090 --> 00:19:36,801 - Arushi and the Red Garage are taking this Nissan Skyline 488 00:19:36,843 --> 00:19:38,803 and doing something that I don't think 489 00:19:38,845 --> 00:19:41,389 anyone on this floor would imagine doing. 490 00:19:41,431 --> 00:19:44,225 all: Oh, my God. - What? 491 00:19:44,267 --> 00:19:45,477 - This is crazy. 492 00:19:45,518 --> 00:19:47,270 - No kidding. 493 00:19:47,312 --> 00:19:48,772 - Those are 24-inch wheels 494 00:19:48,813 --> 00:19:51,983 that they're about to put on an iconic race car. 495 00:19:52,025 --> 00:19:53,318 It's the total opposite 496 00:19:53,360 --> 00:19:55,445 of what you would normally do to a Skyline. 497 00:19:55,487 --> 00:19:57,405 This could end up the car equivalent 498 00:19:57,447 --> 00:19:59,574 of painting a mustache on the "Mona Lisa." 499 00:19:59,616 --> 00:20:01,368 - They're kind of massacring this car, 500 00:20:01,409 --> 00:20:03,078 and I don't know if I like it or not. 501 00:20:03,119 --> 00:20:04,704 [laughs] 502 00:20:04,746 --> 00:20:06,623 - It's obvious that these fenders aren't going to work 503 00:20:06,664 --> 00:20:07,999 to get these tires in place. 504 00:20:08,041 --> 00:20:10,543 So I think we take these front fenders off 505 00:20:10,585 --> 00:20:12,921 so we can fit the tires on in there, get them wider. 506 00:20:12,962 --> 00:20:14,589 - We're not looking to necessarily build 507 00:20:14,631 --> 00:20:15,924 a monster truck. - Yes. 508 00:20:15,965 --> 00:20:17,467 - We're looking to build a rally car. 509 00:20:17,509 --> 00:20:18,843 - A rally car, yeah. - Exactly. 510 00:20:18,885 --> 00:20:20,637 - In the world of Hot Wheels, you, of course, want 511 00:20:20,679 --> 00:20:22,222 to have kids be able to go up, 512 00:20:22,263 --> 00:20:25,475 look at this car on the shelf, and say, I love this thing. 513 00:20:25,517 --> 00:20:26,768 It looks amazing. 514 00:20:26,810 --> 00:20:28,645 But there is a group of really loyal people 515 00:20:28,687 --> 00:20:30,146 who love the Skyline. 516 00:20:30,188 --> 00:20:32,273 She has to make sure that she's got the support 517 00:20:32,315 --> 00:20:33,650 of the fanboys. 518 00:20:33,692 --> 00:20:35,151 - Is this what you were thinking? 519 00:20:35,193 --> 00:20:37,987 - Yes, yes, yes! Whoo! 520 00:20:38,029 --> 00:20:39,698 - There's not going to be anything like it. 521 00:20:39,739 --> 00:20:41,574 This is beyond crazy. 522 00:20:41,616 --> 00:20:43,910 * * 523 00:20:43,952 --> 00:20:46,663 - We need a chassis. We need a V-8 engine. 524 00:20:46,705 --> 00:20:48,957 - Trying to combine these two classics together. 525 00:20:48,998 --> 00:20:50,583 I got a Corvette chassis, 526 00:20:50,625 --> 00:20:53,378 and I got the Volkswagen body on the front. 527 00:20:53,420 --> 00:20:55,213 Once I tack this, there's no going back. 528 00:20:55,255 --> 00:20:57,132 - Y'all, right now it looks like the Yellow Garage 529 00:20:57,173 --> 00:20:58,967 has two very distinct styles. 530 00:20:59,009 --> 00:21:01,678 There's the front half of the bus and then a back half 531 00:21:01,720 --> 00:21:03,430 of what used to be a Corvette. 532 00:21:03,471 --> 00:21:06,474 And so when I see those big kind of dragster-type wheels, 533 00:21:06,516 --> 00:21:08,143 you realize how strongly 534 00:21:08,184 --> 00:21:10,645 they're going to have to weld these two halves together 535 00:21:10,687 --> 00:21:12,605 to support all that weight and the V-8 engine. 536 00:21:12,647 --> 00:21:14,190 - I'm just hoping this all holds together 537 00:21:14,232 --> 00:21:15,525 when this big V-8 fires up, 538 00:21:15,567 --> 00:21:17,277 'cause if this car pulls in two pieces, 539 00:21:17,318 --> 00:21:18,695 it's going to be a problem. 540 00:21:18,737 --> 00:21:21,656 - What about if I create some flames 541 00:21:21,698 --> 00:21:23,491 that go over the big wheels? 542 00:21:23,533 --> 00:21:24,993 - Oh, yeah. - You know? 543 00:21:25,035 --> 00:21:26,536 - Now you're talking. 544 00:21:26,578 --> 00:21:28,038 - So it's going to look like it's hot without even moving. 545 00:21:28,079 --> 00:21:30,165 - Yeah, that sounds awesome. - I like it. 546 00:21:30,206 --> 00:21:31,624 Flames are important to me. 547 00:21:31,666 --> 00:21:33,209 The first paint job I ever did-- 548 00:21:33,251 --> 00:21:35,754 me and my dad on the streets of Bayonne, New Jersey, 549 00:21:35,795 --> 00:21:37,881 painting my dad's '57 Chevy. 550 00:21:37,922 --> 00:21:40,342 Ever since that day, I want flames on everything. 551 00:21:40,383 --> 00:21:42,469 * * 552 00:21:42,510 --> 00:21:44,679 - So what you got going, Bob? 553 00:21:44,721 --> 00:21:47,390 - We're going to have the hood bird up onto the roof. 554 00:21:47,432 --> 00:21:49,851 It's going to add an awesome line to the car. 555 00:21:49,893 --> 00:21:52,687 And it's going to be super cool because it's a bird. 556 00:21:52,729 --> 00:21:54,064 - I like that, man. 557 00:21:54,105 --> 00:21:56,358 - The way that they can execute this well 558 00:21:56,399 --> 00:21:58,902 is to make sure that it doesn't look like an art car, 559 00:21:58,943 --> 00:22:01,196 'cause I don't think that's what Nick is going for. 560 00:22:01,237 --> 00:22:02,739 - If it's very literal, 561 00:22:02,781 --> 00:22:04,908 I'm afraid it's just going to not come off 562 00:22:04,949 --> 00:22:06,951 as the serious machine that this needs to be. 563 00:22:06,993 --> 00:22:09,621 It's either going to be magic, or it's going to be tragic. 564 00:22:09,662 --> 00:22:11,539 - Tss. Phew. 565 00:22:11,581 --> 00:22:13,917 [engine decelerates] 566 00:22:13,958 --> 00:22:15,919 * * 567 00:22:15,960 --> 00:22:17,921 - I need to place this fender. 568 00:22:17,962 --> 00:22:20,215 I'm thinking out here with it. 569 00:22:20,256 --> 00:22:23,385 And then we add some bracing in between here. 570 00:22:23,426 --> 00:22:24,761 And then we fill the gap. 571 00:22:24,803 --> 00:22:26,596 - With this build, we don't want it 572 00:22:26,638 --> 00:22:27,847 to look like a monster truck. 573 00:22:27,889 --> 00:22:29,182 But with these tires, 574 00:22:29,224 --> 00:22:30,684 we do need to bring these fenders out. 575 00:22:30,725 --> 00:22:32,227 - You got to remember, too, 576 00:22:32,268 --> 00:22:35,271 this is Hot Wheels rally car, so the bigger, the better. 577 00:22:35,313 --> 00:22:38,233 - We want these fenders to sit exactly where they need to be 578 00:22:38,274 --> 00:22:42,612 to maintain the Skyline and also to make it look rally. 579 00:22:42,654 --> 00:22:44,447 - Hey, Red Garage. 580 00:22:44,489 --> 00:22:46,449 Would you look at this? 581 00:22:46,491 --> 00:22:48,827 Y'all put 24-inch wheels on a Skyline. 582 00:22:48,868 --> 00:22:51,246 There's enough room to fit my head in. 583 00:22:51,287 --> 00:22:53,540 - That's not criteria to win, by the way. 584 00:22:53,581 --> 00:22:55,041 - That's not? Okay. [laughter] 585 00:22:55,083 --> 00:22:56,960 Normally, it's, like, a unit of measure. 586 00:22:57,002 --> 00:22:59,462 - This goes completely against everything 587 00:22:59,504 --> 00:23:01,631 that I would ever do to a Skyline. 588 00:23:01,673 --> 00:23:03,508 [ominous music] 589 00:23:03,550 --> 00:23:04,968 It's an interesting take-- 590 00:23:05,010 --> 00:23:07,846 widening the fenders the way that you did, adding 24s. 591 00:23:07,887 --> 00:23:10,056 Street cars are usually lightly lowered 592 00:23:10,098 --> 00:23:11,975 with some nice wheels and good paint, 593 00:23:12,017 --> 00:23:13,601 and you cruise it around. 594 00:23:13,643 --> 00:23:16,438 I feel like this wheel and tire is wrong. 595 00:23:16,479 --> 00:23:17,647 - This is something 596 00:23:17,689 --> 00:23:19,190 that Hot Wheels has never seen before. 597 00:23:19,232 --> 00:23:20,984 But the question is, is that a good thing? 598 00:23:21,026 --> 00:23:23,319 When I look at the wheel-well arches here, 599 00:23:23,361 --> 00:23:24,738 there's a mismatch. 600 00:23:24,779 --> 00:23:26,740 They're not flowing together correctly. 601 00:23:26,781 --> 00:23:28,700 So, for me, personally, 602 00:23:28,742 --> 00:23:30,994 I think you'd go smaller wheel and tires. 603 00:23:31,036 --> 00:23:33,038 - I think this is a tightrope walk 604 00:23:33,079 --> 00:23:35,915 between being the coolest thing I've ever seen 605 00:23:35,957 --> 00:23:37,792 and being a pretty big mistake. 606 00:23:37,834 --> 00:23:41,171 So I think you guys got to move with caution here. 607 00:23:41,212 --> 00:23:42,630 - It is a rally car. 608 00:23:42,672 --> 00:23:44,799 And we're looking for an extreme makeover here. 609 00:23:44,841 --> 00:23:46,885 This is the finale, and the pressure is on. 610 00:23:46,926 --> 00:23:48,845 The judges have never seen a car like this. 611 00:23:48,887 --> 00:23:50,555 - Right. - While I love feedback, 612 00:23:50,597 --> 00:23:54,100 I also like to really be close to the aim that we have 613 00:23:54,142 --> 00:23:56,853 and not lose sight of our vision. 614 00:23:56,895 --> 00:24:00,023 We can actually make it or completely break it. 615 00:24:09,032 --> 00:24:09,240 . 616 00:24:09,282 --> 00:24:10,158 - I'm still trying to figure out 617 00:24:11,117 --> 00:24:13,078 who the celebrity guest judge is. 618 00:24:13,119 --> 00:24:15,914 I mean, Ted, you said the clue was the letter J. 619 00:24:15,955 --> 00:24:18,708 Oh, my God, is it JLo? - It's not JLo. 620 00:24:18,750 --> 00:24:20,752 - But they did get their start on a mic. 621 00:24:20,794 --> 00:24:22,754 - Okay. Okay. - Uh-huh. 622 00:24:22,796 --> 00:24:26,299 Who could it be? Oh, excuse me. I'm so sorry. 623 00:24:26,341 --> 00:24:27,384 Wait a second. 624 00:24:27,425 --> 00:24:29,344 Is that a denim carpet? 625 00:24:29,386 --> 00:24:30,762 Wait a second. 626 00:24:30,804 --> 00:24:33,390 Letter J, rocked a microphone, denim... 627 00:24:33,431 --> 00:24:34,641 - Uh-huh. 628 00:24:34,683 --> 00:24:36,351 Oh, my God, it's Justin Timberlake! 629 00:24:36,393 --> 00:24:38,103 This is so exciting. 630 00:24:38,144 --> 00:24:39,354 I've got to go figure out... - It's not him. 631 00:24:39,396 --> 00:24:40,980 - What I'm going to wear. - It's not him. 632 00:24:41,022 --> 00:24:42,774 - Ooh, sorry. - What is wrong with him? 633 00:24:42,816 --> 00:24:45,443 - Yeah, it's a little weird. 634 00:24:45,485 --> 00:24:46,945 - All right. 635 00:24:46,986 --> 00:24:49,239 - Not much of a Skyline left on this one. 636 00:24:49,280 --> 00:24:51,616 - Arushi and her team have made a ton of progress 637 00:24:51,658 --> 00:24:53,827 on that 1996 Nissan Skyline. 638 00:24:53,868 --> 00:24:55,537 - Ted said he's worried about the proportions 639 00:24:55,578 --> 00:24:56,788 and everything looking funny. 640 00:24:56,830 --> 00:24:58,790 So, by doing what we're doing now, 641 00:24:58,832 --> 00:25:01,292 The rest of the car will be in proportion. 642 00:25:01,334 --> 00:25:03,545 - We maintained the lines. - That's right. 643 00:25:03,586 --> 00:25:05,672 - How many times have you guys looked her in the eyes 644 00:25:05,714 --> 00:25:07,382 and said, change this? 645 00:25:07,424 --> 00:25:10,135 - Arushi does a great job of not taking your feedback. 646 00:25:10,176 --> 00:25:12,846 - She stands her ground. She stands her ground. 647 00:25:12,887 --> 00:25:14,305 - This is a very difficult task, 648 00:25:14,347 --> 00:25:16,516 because we're modifying the original quarter panel, 649 00:25:16,558 --> 00:25:18,518 but we got to bring it out nine inches 650 00:25:18,560 --> 00:25:21,312 to meet these big, giant tires we put on. 651 00:25:21,354 --> 00:25:24,149 We're not sure how the purists are going to feel about it. 652 00:25:24,190 --> 00:25:26,484 We're going to try and create the love 653 00:25:26,526 --> 00:25:27,861 for the iconic Skyline 654 00:25:27,902 --> 00:25:30,363 and also the love for the "Ultimate Challenge." 655 00:25:30,405 --> 00:25:32,365 * * 656 00:25:32,407 --> 00:25:35,368 - So you know how we said that we were going to do the skirts 657 00:25:35,410 --> 00:25:36,828 on top of the wheel? - Right, right. 658 00:25:36,870 --> 00:25:38,496 Right, original. - Right. 659 00:25:38,538 --> 00:25:39,998 I'm thinking 3D flames. 660 00:25:40,040 --> 00:25:41,875 Let's go a little bit higher. 661 00:25:41,916 --> 00:25:44,002 - I like fire. - I love fire. 662 00:25:44,044 --> 00:25:46,171 - [laughs] - We are fire. 663 00:25:46,212 --> 00:25:48,131 This is two different cars. 664 00:25:48,173 --> 00:25:50,091 Something is happening right now that it's not flowing. 665 00:25:50,133 --> 00:25:51,801 I just want to make those fender 666 00:25:51,843 --> 00:25:56,306 go over the tires into flames. 667 00:25:56,348 --> 00:25:58,892 I'm trying to shape these 3D flames 668 00:25:58,933 --> 00:26:01,144 that will go on top of the back tires. 669 00:26:01,186 --> 00:26:02,812 The first thing is my hot knife-- 670 00:26:02,854 --> 00:26:05,565 one of my favorite tools. 671 00:26:05,607 --> 00:26:08,109 It's not an easy task. I have very little time. 672 00:26:08,151 --> 00:26:10,195 And I'm working with Styrofoam. 673 00:26:10,236 --> 00:26:13,031 So whatever you cut, you can't put back. 674 00:26:13,073 --> 00:26:15,367 But I think it's going to be a great idea, 675 00:26:15,408 --> 00:26:16,785 and I'm pumped. 676 00:26:16,826 --> 00:26:18,078 - Oh. 677 00:26:18,119 --> 00:26:19,204 - Yeah. 678 00:26:19,245 --> 00:26:20,830 - I love this cut right here. - Yeah. 679 00:26:20,872 --> 00:26:22,707 - This, to me, is so awesome. 680 00:26:22,749 --> 00:26:24,209 There's no way we cannot use it. 681 00:26:24,250 --> 00:26:26,461 - Now it looks like the fire is coming out of the wheel. 682 00:26:26,503 --> 00:26:27,837 - I love it. 683 00:26:27,879 --> 00:26:30,006 I instantly fell in love with these flames. 684 00:26:30,048 --> 00:26:33,760 The problem is, it completely goes against the design. 685 00:26:33,802 --> 00:26:35,637 - That looks awesome, but I'm concerned 686 00:26:35,679 --> 00:26:38,348 that it is not going to look like an IndyCar anymore 687 00:26:38,390 --> 00:26:39,933 because it's got fenders. 688 00:26:39,974 --> 00:26:41,768 And the whole point of IndyCar-- 689 00:26:41,810 --> 00:26:43,144 it's called open-wheel racing 690 00:26:43,186 --> 00:26:45,230 because there is nothing above the wheels. 691 00:26:45,271 --> 00:26:47,023 I know this F1 look is never gonna work 692 00:26:47,065 --> 00:26:48,525 with them back there. 693 00:26:48,566 --> 00:26:50,527 Jim's going to have to make a call here. 694 00:26:50,568 --> 00:26:52,904 Do we leave the wheels open, or do we stick with the flames? 695 00:26:52,946 --> 00:26:55,281 - The van is so cool. We lost half of it. 696 00:26:55,323 --> 00:26:57,325 - True, but it does have to have a big wing on the back 697 00:26:57,367 --> 00:26:59,703 because all those race cars have that big wing. 698 00:26:59,744 --> 00:27:02,038 - You know what, Christopher? I think outside the box. 699 00:27:02,080 --> 00:27:04,082 I need to be free. I'm getting frustrated. 700 00:27:04,124 --> 00:27:05,750 - The wing is a signature piece. 701 00:27:05,792 --> 00:27:07,335 - All right, then let's lose it. 702 00:27:07,377 --> 00:27:09,713 Back to my element. - Here's an idea. 703 00:27:09,754 --> 00:27:12,382 What if we put your flames on the sides of the wing? 704 00:27:12,424 --> 00:27:14,342 [dramatic music] 705 00:27:14,384 --> 00:27:17,137 - I think I'll go take a break. 706 00:27:17,178 --> 00:27:19,347 - This is not the time to fall apart. 707 00:27:19,389 --> 00:27:20,557 We're in the finale. 708 00:27:20,598 --> 00:27:22,642 I got to get this team back on point, man. 709 00:27:22,684 --> 00:27:26,104 [engine decelerates] 710 00:27:26,146 --> 00:27:28,606 - We've obviously cut the wings off 711 00:27:28,648 --> 00:27:32,902 to make room for bringing the car down and these big wheels. 712 00:27:32,944 --> 00:27:34,612 So this is the sort of gap that we have. 713 00:27:34,654 --> 00:27:36,031 It's about three inches now. 714 00:27:36,072 --> 00:27:38,074 So I'm just figuring out how I'm going to fill this 715 00:27:38,116 --> 00:27:39,451 to make it look good, 716 00:27:39,492 --> 00:27:42,537 'cause I don't want to lose the lines of the car. 717 00:27:42,579 --> 00:27:44,164 We could make the whole arch 718 00:27:44,205 --> 00:27:46,207 and just box the whole thing out of tin. 719 00:27:46,249 --> 00:27:48,501 But I want to try and keep as much of the original car 720 00:27:48,543 --> 00:27:49,669 as possible. 721 00:27:49,711 --> 00:27:51,004 Cool. Now that's held. 722 00:27:51,046 --> 00:27:53,048 Just need to make sure the front looks right. 723 00:27:53,089 --> 00:27:55,133 - Charlie, you have done it again, man. 724 00:27:55,175 --> 00:27:56,426 What is that you guys say, "brilliant?" 725 00:27:56,468 --> 00:27:58,470 - That's brilliant. - It's brilliant. 726 00:27:58,511 --> 00:28:00,263 - [laughs] 727 00:28:00,305 --> 00:28:02,557 - While Charlie and Chris are building out the fenders, 728 00:28:02,599 --> 00:28:04,392 I'm going to work on that aero fin 729 00:28:04,434 --> 00:28:08,438 and work on getting a cool bird shape up on top of the car. 730 00:28:08,480 --> 00:28:10,648 So we're working on the beak of the bird. 731 00:28:10,690 --> 00:28:12,317 - Of course. - This will be the air intake. 732 00:28:12,359 --> 00:28:14,110 This will be mounted on top of the roof. 733 00:28:14,152 --> 00:28:15,945 It's got to have structural integrity. 734 00:28:15,987 --> 00:28:17,739 So it's going to have, like, a spine 735 00:28:17,781 --> 00:28:19,324 that's a thick wall of tubing. 736 00:28:19,366 --> 00:28:21,409 But then everything else, the shape and everything, 737 00:28:21,451 --> 00:28:23,036 is just going to be sheet metal. 738 00:28:23,078 --> 00:28:24,829 - I love it. Bird! - Awesome, man. 739 00:28:24,871 --> 00:28:26,247 - [imitates squawking] - Bam. 740 00:28:26,289 --> 00:28:27,791 [laughs] 741 00:28:27,832 --> 00:28:29,000 - Hey, Blue Garage. 742 00:28:29,042 --> 00:28:31,544 - Whoa, the judges. all: Oh. 743 00:28:31,586 --> 00:28:33,546 - What are we looking at right now, buddy? 744 00:28:33,588 --> 00:28:36,383 - Well, you are looking at a super-dropped Trans-Am. 745 00:28:36,424 --> 00:28:38,426 - This fitment is what dreams are made of. 746 00:28:38,468 --> 00:28:39,678 - That's it. 747 00:28:39,719 --> 00:28:42,806 - Hot Wheels has done Trans-Ams for years. 748 00:28:42,847 --> 00:28:45,183 What is going to separate this from what's been done before? 749 00:28:45,225 --> 00:28:47,602 - This little piece at the top. 750 00:28:47,644 --> 00:28:50,105 The aero fin that we wanted to put on the car-- 751 00:28:50,146 --> 00:28:52,816 the fin will be a Firebird. 752 00:28:52,857 --> 00:28:54,818 - Obviously it's a work in progress. 753 00:28:54,859 --> 00:28:58,613 But if it's just a giant bird sitting on top of a Firebird, 754 00:28:58,655 --> 00:29:01,616 to me, that would not be a fully integrated design. 755 00:29:01,658 --> 00:29:04,411 - I urge you to maybe look at what's going on here 756 00:29:04,452 --> 00:29:07,455 for some inspiration and really call back to that. 757 00:29:07,497 --> 00:29:08,873 - You execute this correctly, 758 00:29:08,915 --> 00:29:11,710 and it could be a game changer and a winning vehicle. 759 00:29:11,751 --> 00:29:15,505 You execute it incorrectly, and I'm sorry, it's, go home. 760 00:29:15,547 --> 00:29:17,382 - Well, we're going to make sure 761 00:29:17,424 --> 00:29:20,010 that we execute it perfectly. 762 00:29:20,051 --> 00:29:22,387 - Ooh, he's not afraid of you. 763 00:29:22,429 --> 00:29:24,305 * * 764 00:29:24,347 --> 00:29:25,974 - I'm feeling a lot of frustration, 765 00:29:26,016 --> 00:29:27,267 and I don't know what to do. 766 00:29:27,308 --> 00:29:28,810 I mean, I want this to work, 767 00:29:28,852 --> 00:29:31,271 but we have no time left, you know? 768 00:29:31,312 --> 00:29:34,024 I wasted a whole day, you know, cutting something 769 00:29:34,065 --> 00:29:36,901 that now we're debating on it? 770 00:29:36,943 --> 00:29:39,821 I'm not in a happy place. Right now I'm, like, kind of-- 771 00:29:39,863 --> 00:29:42,657 I don't know if I should push forward, or I should give up. 772 00:29:42,699 --> 00:29:44,117 But at the end of the day, 773 00:29:44,159 --> 00:29:46,202 it's the superfan that has to be happy, you know, 774 00:29:46,244 --> 00:29:47,495 and that's what I want. 775 00:29:47,537 --> 00:29:50,123 I want Jim to win, 'cause if Jim wins, I win. 776 00:29:50,165 --> 00:29:52,584 * * 777 00:29:52,625 --> 00:29:54,627 - Hey, Yellow Garage. 778 00:29:54,669 --> 00:29:56,379 - Claudia, this is amazing. 779 00:29:56,421 --> 00:29:57,547 Tell us a little bit about this. 780 00:29:57,589 --> 00:29:59,507 - I understand that we're doing F1, 781 00:29:59,549 --> 00:30:02,093 but I'm the type of person that always think outside the box. 782 00:30:02,135 --> 00:30:03,511 With this, it feels like 783 00:30:03,553 --> 00:30:05,722 the wheels are just catching on fire. 784 00:30:05,764 --> 00:30:08,224 - Jim wants the rear of this van to be F1, 785 00:30:08,266 --> 00:30:09,893 which means open-top wheels. 786 00:30:09,934 --> 00:30:12,687 Claudia's made these amazing, big flamed wheel covers. 787 00:30:12,729 --> 00:30:15,065 The problem is, that doesn't fit with F1. 788 00:30:15,106 --> 00:30:17,984 - You're thinking, to create a way to tie in 789 00:30:18,026 --> 00:30:19,319 to the front half of the bus, 790 00:30:19,361 --> 00:30:21,446 to use some texture to get to what looks like... 791 00:30:21,488 --> 00:30:23,615 - Yeah. - A gigantic flame fender? 792 00:30:23,656 --> 00:30:25,992 - Correct, and I am struggling to sell the idea right now. 793 00:30:26,034 --> 00:30:28,453 - I'm into it. - That's awesome. 794 00:30:28,495 --> 00:30:32,415 I can't believe you made a flamed fender 795 00:30:32,457 --> 00:30:35,960 which is following the Hot Wheels logo. 796 00:30:36,002 --> 00:30:37,587 That's awesome. 797 00:30:37,629 --> 00:30:40,215 - Does it take away that it's not a Formula 1 race car? 798 00:30:40,256 --> 00:30:41,841 - I definitely hear what you're saying, Jim, 799 00:30:41,883 --> 00:30:44,511 because you literally want this thing to look like an F1 car. 800 00:30:44,552 --> 00:30:46,346 You know, here at "Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge," 801 00:30:46,388 --> 00:30:48,056 we're all about reimagining things. 802 00:30:48,098 --> 00:30:49,307 Go with the flow. 803 00:30:49,349 --> 00:30:51,685 - Right now you have the recipe 804 00:30:51,726 --> 00:30:54,437 for what looks like a super-cool hot rod. 805 00:30:54,479 --> 00:30:56,481 - I'm a hot rod guy. It makes sense. 806 00:30:56,523 --> 00:30:59,067 - You got hot-rodders right here that can build anything. 807 00:30:59,109 --> 00:31:00,902 I think, just like a basketball player, 808 00:31:00,944 --> 00:31:02,487 now is the time to pivot. 809 00:31:02,529 --> 00:31:05,031 - I think I got clouded, and I got to thank everybody 810 00:31:05,073 --> 00:31:06,032 for the words you're telling me now-- 811 00:31:06,074 --> 00:31:07,409 are making the most sense. 812 00:31:07,450 --> 00:31:09,119 I wish you would have came by two days ago, 813 00:31:09,160 --> 00:31:10,245 but that's all right. 814 00:31:10,286 --> 00:31:12,038 I have to listen to Rut. He's right. 815 00:31:12,080 --> 00:31:14,582 Goodbye, Formula 1. Hello, hot rod. 816 00:31:14,624 --> 00:31:16,251 Claudia has nailed the fenders. 817 00:31:16,292 --> 00:31:18,128 The flames are amazing. 818 00:31:18,169 --> 00:31:19,879 But we've just spent days working on this. 819 00:31:19,921 --> 00:31:22,298 We don't have much time left to make this happen. 820 00:31:22,340 --> 00:31:24,676 [buzzer sounds] - Oh, no. 821 00:31:24,718 --> 00:31:26,177 [all groaning] 822 00:31:26,219 --> 00:31:27,887 - Oh, boy! 823 00:31:27,929 --> 00:31:29,180 - You know what that is. 824 00:31:29,222 --> 00:31:32,308 - This is the Inspirationator 5000. 825 00:31:32,350 --> 00:31:33,935 And it's about... - What is that? 826 00:31:33,977 --> 00:31:35,520 - To throw you for a loop. 827 00:31:35,562 --> 00:31:37,313 - It's the last thing we need right now. 828 00:31:37,355 --> 00:31:39,941 That could totally ruin everything. 829 00:31:39,983 --> 00:31:43,194 - Now this finale is really getting interesting! 830 00:31:43,236 --> 00:31:44,279 - I don't like this. 831 00:31:51,536 --> 00:31:51,745 . 832 00:31:51,786 --> 00:31:52,495 [buzzer sounds] - Oh, no. 833 00:31:53,788 --> 00:31:55,248 [all groaning] 834 00:31:55,290 --> 00:31:56,833 - Oh, boy! 835 00:31:56,875 --> 00:31:58,585 - You know what that is. 836 00:31:58,626 --> 00:32:02,088 - Now this finale is really getting interesting! 837 00:32:02,130 --> 00:32:04,758 The Inspirationator 5000 838 00:32:04,799 --> 00:32:08,887 spits out one of the over 800 Hot Wheels that live inside it. 839 00:32:10,472 --> 00:32:12,474 - Fingers crossed. - What a beaut-- 840 00:32:12,515 --> 00:32:17,354 the 1972 Chevy Corvette Stingray convertible. 841 00:32:17,395 --> 00:32:21,775 - Based on one of America's most storied sports cars. 842 00:32:21,816 --> 00:32:23,651 And this classic Corvette Hot Wheels 843 00:32:23,693 --> 00:32:27,155 has a little Easter egg hiding right underneath the chassis. 844 00:32:27,197 --> 00:32:30,992 If you shine a light through it, the headlights turn on. 845 00:32:31,034 --> 00:32:33,036 There you go, just like that. 846 00:32:33,078 --> 00:32:34,579 - Whoa. - Whoa. 847 00:32:34,621 --> 00:32:38,249 - Designers love adding fun Easter eggs in their designs. 848 00:32:38,291 --> 00:32:40,126 One of the most famous Easter eggs 849 00:32:40,168 --> 00:32:41,628 was from designer Larry Wood, 850 00:32:41,670 --> 00:32:43,630 when he put his actual phone number 851 00:32:43,672 --> 00:32:45,048 on a tow truck he designed. 852 00:32:45,090 --> 00:32:46,841 He actually had to change his number 853 00:32:46,883 --> 00:32:48,677 after getting too many phone calls. 854 00:32:48,718 --> 00:32:50,970 - [laughs] Okay, friends, so here's your twist. 855 00:32:51,012 --> 00:32:54,724 All three of you will have to add a unique Easter egg 856 00:32:54,766 --> 00:32:56,601 into your designs. 857 00:32:56,643 --> 00:32:58,186 - Ooh, I like Easter eggs. 858 00:32:58,228 --> 00:33:01,189 - It could be an icon, marker, or a personal design detail 859 00:33:01,231 --> 00:33:02,899 that means something to you. 860 00:33:02,941 --> 00:33:05,985 - When the lights flash green, you know what to do. 861 00:33:06,027 --> 00:33:08,405 Are you ready? 862 00:33:08,446 --> 00:33:10,198 - Go! - Go! 863 00:33:10,240 --> 00:33:11,658 - You're our superfan. 864 00:33:11,700 --> 00:33:15,161 What is super special to you that really touches you? 865 00:33:15,203 --> 00:33:16,746 It has to be something really personal. 866 00:33:16,788 --> 00:33:18,748 - So it's kind of got me thinking-- 867 00:33:18,790 --> 00:33:21,584 what if we make a secret door, almost like a closet? 868 00:33:21,626 --> 00:33:23,294 - Yeah, that's a great idea. - Right? 869 00:33:23,336 --> 00:33:24,921 - How cool would it be 870 00:33:24,963 --> 00:33:29,175 to have one of our jumpsuits hidden inside the closet. 871 00:33:29,217 --> 00:33:30,844 all: Team Yellow! 872 00:33:30,885 --> 00:33:34,681 - I want to use the positive message with an invisible ink 873 00:33:34,723 --> 00:33:36,433 on the roof of the car. - Oh, that would be cool. 874 00:33:36,474 --> 00:33:37,892 - Yeah. - You know? 875 00:33:37,934 --> 00:33:40,353 And you can get a UV light or some kind of a light 876 00:33:40,395 --> 00:33:42,731 to get that message to pop. 877 00:33:42,772 --> 00:33:44,941 It's going to say "never quit." 878 00:33:44,983 --> 00:33:46,901 That's an important reminder for everyone 879 00:33:46,943 --> 00:33:48,528 who sees that message. 880 00:33:48,570 --> 00:33:50,530 - Bring it on over here. - What have we got? 881 00:33:50,572 --> 00:33:52,032 - I'm kind of worried about how we're 882 00:33:52,073 --> 00:33:53,533 going to figure this all out. 883 00:33:53,575 --> 00:33:55,493 - So then maybe they would push 884 00:33:55,535 --> 00:33:56,953 that button on the hood. 885 00:33:56,995 --> 00:33:59,497 Incorporate some type of lighting effect. 886 00:33:59,539 --> 00:34:01,666 - That's not a bad idea at all. 887 00:34:01,708 --> 00:34:04,044 - We can light up the lights in the car 888 00:34:04,085 --> 00:34:06,963 by pressing down on the air scoop in the hood, 889 00:34:07,005 --> 00:34:09,716 which has been enlarged, so it's like a giant button, 890 00:34:09,758 --> 00:34:11,551 and it'll light up the eyes of the phoenix. 891 00:34:11,593 --> 00:34:14,387 - Birds of a feather, wings together. 892 00:34:14,429 --> 00:34:17,474 - Yes. all: Wings together. 893 00:34:17,515 --> 00:34:20,894 [dramatic music] 894 00:34:20,935 --> 00:34:24,064 - Inside the door will be the superfan jumpsuit. 895 00:34:24,105 --> 00:34:26,941 The jumpsuit represents all of us working on it, 896 00:34:26,983 --> 00:34:28,860 and it'll represent also anybody 897 00:34:28,902 --> 00:34:31,780 who buys this Hot Wheels, that they can also be a superfan. 898 00:34:31,821 --> 00:34:33,490 You're really going to have to look hard to see it 899 00:34:33,531 --> 00:34:34,532 once we tint that window. 900 00:34:34,574 --> 00:34:35,992 It's going to be awesome. 901 00:34:36,034 --> 00:34:39,913 * * 902 00:34:39,954 --> 00:34:43,333 - [laughs] 903 00:34:43,375 --> 00:34:45,251 - Let's go and see what's going on. 904 00:34:45,293 --> 00:34:46,753 - Hey, guys. - Hey, Nick. 905 00:34:46,795 --> 00:34:48,254 - How we doing? - Wow. 906 00:34:48,296 --> 00:34:50,298 Look at that $50,000 on the car. 907 00:34:50,340 --> 00:34:51,591 - Look at that. - Sold. 908 00:34:51,633 --> 00:34:53,885 - This is how much it's going to make me... 909 00:34:53,927 --> 00:34:55,303 - Yeah. - Oh. 910 00:34:55,345 --> 00:34:57,597 - How much I'm going to get for this car. 911 00:34:57,639 --> 00:34:59,933 [laughs] - I agree with that, man. 912 00:34:59,974 --> 00:35:01,267 I agree that's exactly 913 00:35:01,309 --> 00:35:03,019 what you're going to get for this car. 914 00:35:03,061 --> 00:35:04,771 I'll tell you what-- I'll make him an offer. 915 00:35:04,813 --> 00:35:06,147 Seriously, I'll make you an offer, man. 916 00:35:06,189 --> 00:35:07,607 - What's that? 917 00:35:07,649 --> 00:35:09,442 - It's worth about three grand the way it sits, man. 918 00:35:09,484 --> 00:35:11,444 I would take that before you get zero. 919 00:35:11,486 --> 00:35:15,532 [laughter] 920 00:35:15,573 --> 00:35:18,743 Black, gold, black, gold. 921 00:35:18,785 --> 00:35:23,665 - This is our rear spoiler/bird tail 922 00:35:23,707 --> 00:35:26,793 for Bob's creation of the phoenix there. 923 00:35:26,835 --> 00:35:30,130 And we've got on a cool shape which replicates 924 00:35:30,171 --> 00:35:32,799 the tail of the phoenix. 925 00:35:32,841 --> 00:35:36,469 I've gone solid steel on the top 926 00:35:36,511 --> 00:35:39,389 and then perforated steel on the bottom. 927 00:35:39,431 --> 00:35:41,307 So it's almost like a bird's wing, 928 00:35:41,349 --> 00:35:43,810 'cause there's different texture. 929 00:35:43,852 --> 00:35:46,021 I just hope that what you've made is strong enough. 930 00:35:46,062 --> 00:35:48,148 - This is quite heavy. This is steel. 931 00:35:48,189 --> 00:35:50,650 There's no aluminum in this. - Look at that. 932 00:35:50,692 --> 00:35:53,153 So the design has two purposes-- 933 00:35:53,194 --> 00:35:56,656 to make the car faster and to make it look good. 934 00:35:56,698 --> 00:35:59,409 This bird is ready to take flight. 935 00:35:59,451 --> 00:36:00,994 - I can admit when I'm wrong, 936 00:36:01,036 --> 00:36:02,787 and I was a little bit nervous about how this bird 937 00:36:02,829 --> 00:36:04,289 was going to come together, 938 00:36:04,330 --> 00:36:07,625 but now that it's taking shape, this thing's pretty cool. 939 00:36:07,667 --> 00:36:10,462 I mean, they're using it to move air around the car, 940 00:36:10,503 --> 00:36:12,672 and it's going to end up there in that wing, 941 00:36:12,714 --> 00:36:15,300 which also is kind of half diffuser. 942 00:36:15,342 --> 00:36:16,509 [tool whirring] 943 00:36:16,551 --> 00:36:17,844 I don't totally get it, 944 00:36:17,886 --> 00:36:20,347 and yet it's awesome at the same time. 945 00:36:20,388 --> 00:36:23,350 [upbeat music] 946 00:36:23,391 --> 00:36:24,726 * * 947 00:36:24,768 --> 00:36:26,686 - Is this tire big enough for you? 948 00:36:26,728 --> 00:36:28,521 - This is exactly what I wanted, 949 00:36:28,563 --> 00:36:30,231 and I love that the spare tire's 950 00:36:30,273 --> 00:36:31,399 right there sitting on the top. 951 00:36:31,441 --> 00:36:32,692 - The tire rack on the roof-- 952 00:36:32,734 --> 00:36:34,402 I want to make it to be able to hinge 953 00:36:34,444 --> 00:36:36,780 in case we needed to get this tire off and change a tire 954 00:36:36,821 --> 00:36:38,698 when we're taking this car out and racing it. 955 00:36:38,740 --> 00:36:40,200 All right, let's get to building. 956 00:36:40,241 --> 00:36:42,160 - Let's do it. 957 00:36:42,202 --> 00:36:44,871 - These cars were never made for a tire rack on the roof. 958 00:36:44,913 --> 00:36:47,707 Structurally supporting a giant tire like this 959 00:36:47,749 --> 00:36:49,459 is going to be very difficult. 960 00:36:49,501 --> 00:36:52,420 I've never seen a Skyline push the limits to this point. 961 00:36:52,462 --> 00:36:54,297 - We've been focusing our energies 962 00:36:54,339 --> 00:36:55,715 on the front of the car. 963 00:36:55,757 --> 00:36:58,259 And we completely forgot that the back of our car 964 00:36:58,301 --> 00:36:59,636 also needs attention. 965 00:36:59,678 --> 00:37:01,930 Cody and Preston are building the rack. 966 00:37:01,971 --> 00:37:04,516 I am having some concerns at this point of time. 967 00:37:04,557 --> 00:37:06,434 Okay. 968 00:37:06,476 --> 00:37:09,938 So I know I am coming with an ask. 969 00:37:09,979 --> 00:37:12,399 And I might want to change something with the design. 970 00:37:12,440 --> 00:37:13,858 [dramatic music] 971 00:37:13,900 --> 00:37:15,276 This is a Hot Wheels build. 972 00:37:15,318 --> 00:37:19,030 I don't think I want a standard rack on my car. 973 00:37:19,072 --> 00:37:21,616 I want it to be completely cool and different, 974 00:37:21,658 --> 00:37:23,910 and so I want to slide the wheel back. 975 00:37:23,952 --> 00:37:26,329 And I am concerned we might have to now make 976 00:37:26,371 --> 00:37:27,747 a last-minute change. 977 00:37:27,789 --> 00:37:30,750 I feel like now, after visually seeing this, maybe-- 978 00:37:30,792 --> 00:37:32,961 my thing is, like, can we move this back? 979 00:37:33,003 --> 00:37:34,546 - I do think that moving it back-- 980 00:37:34,587 --> 00:37:35,922 I mean, you have to cut everything off, 981 00:37:35,964 --> 00:37:37,173 move the whole thing back. - Yeah. 982 00:37:37,215 --> 00:37:38,425 - So that is a bit of work. 983 00:37:38,466 --> 00:37:40,218 - And then you'd have to start putting these 984 00:37:40,260 --> 00:37:42,262 on the B pillars going down, and it would really start 985 00:37:42,303 --> 00:37:44,764 taking away from the body style of the Skyline. 986 00:37:44,806 --> 00:37:47,058 - My main goal here is to win this. 987 00:37:47,100 --> 00:37:49,728 And everyone here has to be on their A game, 988 00:37:49,769 --> 00:37:51,438 number-one game, 989 00:37:51,479 --> 00:37:53,648 which means we have to be open 990 00:37:53,690 --> 00:37:55,734 to, you know, changing around things. 991 00:37:55,775 --> 00:37:58,069 But I know time is of the essence. 992 00:37:58,111 --> 00:38:01,072 - Arushi is constantly changing and adding things 993 00:38:01,114 --> 00:38:02,699 to this build. 994 00:38:02,741 --> 00:38:05,702 And we're on a tightrope here. We have no time to do this. 995 00:38:12,625 --> 00:38:12,834 . 996 00:38:12,876 --> 00:38:13,918 - We have to win this. This is the final. 997 00:38:15,086 --> 00:38:17,505 And, you know, I have a vision in my head. 998 00:38:17,547 --> 00:38:19,341 I think that's going to work. 999 00:38:19,382 --> 00:38:21,509 So let's go ahead, 1000 00:38:21,551 --> 00:38:23,803 change it around, challenge ourselves. 1001 00:38:23,845 --> 00:38:25,305 - It's just time, it's materials, 1002 00:38:25,347 --> 00:38:29,017 but if that's what you want, then we can cut this off, 1003 00:38:29,059 --> 00:38:31,519 start from fresh. - I think it'll be very cool. 1004 00:38:31,561 --> 00:38:33,313 And I know you guys can do it. 1005 00:38:33,355 --> 00:38:35,065 - I think I'm going to start teaching you how to weld, then, 1006 00:38:35,106 --> 00:38:37,692 so you can give us a hand. - Yes, you got it. 1007 00:38:37,734 --> 00:38:39,444 - Let's go for it. 1008 00:38:39,486 --> 00:38:41,821 Arushi has come up with a completely different idea 1009 00:38:41,863 --> 00:38:43,156 for this roof rack. 1010 00:38:43,198 --> 00:38:44,783 So we need to get this one right now 1011 00:38:44,824 --> 00:38:46,826 cut completely off the roof and start over. 1012 00:38:46,868 --> 00:38:48,244 The pressure is on right now. 1013 00:38:48,286 --> 00:38:50,705 And it's going to take double, if not triple, 1014 00:38:50,747 --> 00:38:53,416 the time as the first one. 1015 00:38:53,458 --> 00:38:54,709 [buzzer sounds] - God. 1016 00:38:54,751 --> 00:38:56,711 - Ah. - What is-- 1017 00:38:56,753 --> 00:38:59,047 - Oh, boy. 1018 00:38:59,089 --> 00:39:00,632 - Oh, man. 1019 00:39:00,674 --> 00:39:02,217 - Oh, my God. 1020 00:39:02,258 --> 00:39:05,553 - I know you probably thought the Inspirationator was done 1021 00:39:05,595 --> 00:39:08,348 for this episode, but think again! 1022 00:39:08,390 --> 00:39:09,808 - A twist again. 1023 00:39:09,849 --> 00:39:11,685 Rut, I thought we was cool. 1024 00:39:11,726 --> 00:39:14,562 - Oh, I can't wait to see what it's got for us. 1025 00:39:14,604 --> 00:39:16,106 - Second? 1026 00:39:16,147 --> 00:39:18,024 * * 1027 00:39:18,066 --> 00:39:22,237 - Oh. A Mercedes-Benz 300SL. 1028 00:39:22,278 --> 00:39:23,947 - That's a nice car. - Okay, all right. 1029 00:39:23,988 --> 00:39:26,574 - Here we go again-- the Inspirationator 5000 1030 00:39:26,616 --> 00:39:28,201 dropping a bomb on our build. 1031 00:39:28,243 --> 00:39:30,495 - Wait, is there a third car coming? 1032 00:39:30,537 --> 00:39:32,080 - No-oh-oh. 1033 00:39:32,122 --> 00:39:34,290 - I thought we were in the final stretch of our build. 1034 00:39:34,332 --> 00:39:36,960 This is unacceptable. 1035 00:39:37,002 --> 00:39:40,046 - Oh, the McLaren F1. 1036 00:39:40,088 --> 00:39:41,631 - Jeez Louise. - Oh. 1037 00:39:41,673 --> 00:39:44,092 - That is a badass car. 1038 00:39:44,134 --> 00:39:46,094 What's going on? 1039 00:39:46,136 --> 00:39:49,097 - Oh, wait. The Inspirationator's not done. 1040 00:39:49,139 --> 00:39:51,099 Here comes another car. - Step away. 1041 00:39:51,141 --> 00:39:52,684 - Stop, Inspirationator! - Step away. 1042 00:39:52,726 --> 00:39:54,102 - Stop! 1043 00:39:54,144 --> 00:39:59,232 - The 1966 Chevrolet Corvair Yenko. 1044 00:39:59,274 --> 00:40:01,693 - That's four cars. - Enough with the cars. 1045 00:40:01,735 --> 00:40:04,821 - This is great, but this is getting crazier. 1046 00:40:04,863 --> 00:40:07,157 - But wait, there's another one! 1047 00:40:07,198 --> 00:40:08,116 - No! 1048 00:40:08,158 --> 00:40:09,534 - I don't know what's going on. 1049 00:40:09,576 --> 00:40:12,287 But, hey, this is "Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge." 1050 00:40:12,328 --> 00:40:15,123 - A Lamborghini Countach 1051 00:40:15,165 --> 00:40:18,877 LP5000 QV. [all shouting] 1052 00:40:18,918 --> 00:40:21,171 Are you done? 1053 00:40:21,212 --> 00:40:23,381 - Can you please cut us a break? 1054 00:40:23,423 --> 00:40:27,469 [engine revving] 1055 00:40:27,510 --> 00:40:28,803 - What? 1056 00:40:28,845 --> 00:40:31,639 A Tank Car? Okay. 1057 00:40:31,681 --> 00:40:32,974 - A Tank Car? 1058 00:40:33,016 --> 00:40:34,976 Can somebody explain this to me? 1059 00:40:35,018 --> 00:40:37,979 - So I know what this means, but do you guys? 1060 00:40:38,021 --> 00:40:39,189 - No! - No. 1061 00:40:39,230 --> 00:40:40,315 - No more twists. 1062 00:40:40,357 --> 00:40:43,109 - All five of these cars are all part 1063 00:40:43,151 --> 00:40:47,155 of our celebrity guest judge's incredible car collection. 1064 00:40:47,197 --> 00:40:50,492 What comedy and car icon is lingering right over there 1065 00:40:50,533 --> 00:40:52,911 in that cloud of smoke? 1066 00:40:52,952 --> 00:40:57,165 Please welcome our celebrity guest judge... 1067 00:40:57,207 --> 00:40:59,250 Jay Leno! 1068 00:40:59,292 --> 00:41:03,672 [cheers and applause] all: Oh! 1069 00:41:03,713 --> 00:41:05,632 - Oh, my God. I can't believe it. 1070 00:41:05,674 --> 00:41:08,176 - Are you kidding me? Jay Leno? 1071 00:41:08,218 --> 00:41:11,054 - [coughing] 1072 00:41:11,096 --> 00:41:13,890 Somebody's running a '58 Mercedes diesel. 1073 00:41:13,932 --> 00:41:15,809 Turn that crap off! 1074 00:41:15,850 --> 00:41:17,102 - Next time... 1075 00:41:17,143 --> 00:41:18,937 Come on, let's push. Do it for Jay. 1076 00:41:18,978 --> 00:41:20,105 - Yeah, do it for Jay. 1077 00:41:20,146 --> 00:41:21,648 - It's a race to the finish... 1078 00:41:21,690 --> 00:41:23,024 - This is an absolute nightmare. 1079 00:41:23,066 --> 00:41:24,609 - One minute! - Aah! 1080 00:41:24,651 --> 00:41:25,944 - As we crown the first... 1081 00:41:25,985 --> 00:41:27,487 - This is so freakin' cool! 1082 00:41:27,529 --> 00:41:30,156 - "Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge" champion. 1083 00:41:30,198 --> 00:41:32,951 The journey you've been on is so incredible. 1084 00:41:32,992 --> 00:41:34,661 - I couldn't have done this without you guys, man. 1085 00:41:34,703 --> 00:41:36,579 - Hey, guys, get a room. - Yeah! 1086 00:41:36,621 --> 00:41:37,789 - It does feel like something 1087 00:41:37,831 --> 00:41:39,708 that is part of Hot Wheels history. 1088 00:41:39,749 --> 00:41:42,127 - This is a Hot Wheel classic. 1089 00:41:42,168 --> 00:41:44,587 - The superfan who inspired our favorite ride... 1090 00:41:44,629 --> 00:41:46,339 - Oh! [laughs] 1091 00:41:46,381 --> 00:41:48,133 - I think you guys pulled off some magic. 1092 00:41:48,174 --> 00:41:50,051 - Whose design will be made into a diecast 1093 00:41:50,093 --> 00:41:51,845 you can buy on the Hot Wheels website 1094 00:41:51,886 --> 00:41:53,388 after next week's finale? 1095 00:41:53,430 --> 00:41:54,681 Is... 1096 00:41:54,723 --> 00:41:56,725 - I have to win this. 1097 00:41:56,766 --> 00:41:58,977 - I want that 164 diecast. 1098 00:41:59,019 --> 00:42:00,979 - Please let this be me. 1099 00:42:01,021 --> 00:42:04,441 * *