Mario Kart And Hot Wheels Come Together For These Awesome Track Sets

Mario Kart 8 is a ton of fun, and there is no denying that. And it may have been quite some time since I've played with a Hot Wheels track, but I remember those being a lot of fun as well. So of course, it makes total sense that these two things should get married and create an odd pairing that somehow makes an amazing amount of sense. That's right. Hot Wheels is releasing Mario Kart inspired cars and racetracks.

These cars are 1:64 scale replicas of your favorite Mario Kart characters, and Hot Wheels has developed some tracks for them to race around. At launch, Mario, Yoshi, Luigi, and Bowser will be released, with characters like Peach, Koopa Troopa, and Toad coming soon.

Hot Wheels sent some pictures our way featuring some of the new products, so let's take a look at what's available exclusively at Target starting on June 23, then later in the year at other retailers. Hot Wheels has also announced there will be a San Diego Comic-Con exclusive Metal Mario vehicle available at Mattel's booth during the show, which you can pre-order at shop.mattel.com.

If you're interested in more exclusives coming to Comic-Con, check out the coolest toys available at the show, and all of the Funko Pops available at SDCC. However, for now, let's check out these Mario Kart Hot Wheels. Pricing for all these items is listed below each image.

Mario appears in his classic Kart, but let's be honest... who actually plays as Mario in Mario Kart?

Price: $5

While Luigi looks great, I would have loved to see his head turned, giving his competitor his patented "death stare."

Price: $5

It's Yoshi. I don't have a lot to say about that character.

Price: $5

This may be my personal favorite, as when I play as Bowser--which isn't too often--I put him in the pink car. I come from the Bret "Hitman" Hart school of thought when it comes to dressing up your character.

Price: $5

Bringing Thwomp into the Hot Wheels world is a cool idea, as it's such a major part of the Mario Kart world.

Price: $20

Obviously, the Thwomp comes down and stops your car from completing the track.

Price: $20

Much like the Thwomp set, there is another track being released that features the Piranha Plant, which wants to eat your kart, or your character.

Price: $20

This is the full Hot Wheel track set.

Price: $80

Here is a close-up look at the start and finish line for the track.

Price: $80

Toad lives in a house shaped like his head. Why don't we all live this way?

Price: $80

You can link Piranha Plant Slide, Thwomp Ruins, and Mario Kart Circuit together to create a pretty cool-looking track with hazards from the game.