Mattel is previewing its lineup ahead of this year's Walmart Collector Con, confirmed via Toy News International to run July 23 at 10am EDT through July 24, 2026. Several exclusives have already been shown off with product photos, spanning Hot Wheels, Masters of the Universe, and a new Disney Collector fashion doll line, even though full pricing and purchase details are still being finalized.
Toy News International's ongoing preview coverage confirms the following:
The headline vehicle reveal is a Hot Wheels Silver Series take on the Masters of the Universe Bone Shaker, Skeletor's signature ride. Silver Series releases have typically carried a distinct chrome-forward finish compared to standard mainline Hot Wheels castings, giving this piece a premium look aimed squarely at MOTU collectors rather than general diecast buyers.
Alongside the Bone Shaker, Mattel is also bringing a Hot Wheels Car Culture and Team Transport Factory Collector Set built around 18 total toy vehicles, with styles confirmed to vary within the set. Factory collector sets like this typically bundle multiple Car Culture and Team Transport castings together at a better per-car value than buying each individually, making it a strong pickup for anyone building out a garage of Hot Wheels' more detail-focused lines in one purchase.
The event also introduces a new Disney Collector Villains line of fashion dolls, with Ursula, Maleficent, Cruella De Vil, and Evil Queen all confirmed and shown with individual product photography. Positioning villains as the headline characters, rather than a supporting role to a princess lineup, gives this line a distinct angle compared to Mattel's more traditional Disney doll collections, and having four characters confirmed at once suggests this is meant to launch as a complete line rather than a single test release.
Toy News International's coverage confirms all of the above exclusives by name and photo, but pricing, purchase limits, and whether any of these items will be available online in addition to in-store had not been detailed as of this writing. The outlet has noted for each reveal that further details will be shared as the event approaches, so collectors specifically budgeting for multiple pieces should watch for a follow-up update before July 23.
Walmart Collector Con has become a recurring showcase for retailer-exclusive Mattel drops, including past GI Joe Classified exclusives sold under the same event umbrella. This year's slate leans more heavily into Hot Wheels and Disney doll collecting alongside the action-figure exclusives that have anchored past events, giving the con a broader collector appeal across multiple categories rather than concentrating on a single line.
With vehicles, a multi-car factory set, and fashion dolls all on the table, planning for a few different kinds of protection ahead of the event is worth doing now.
For the Bone Shaker and any individual 1:64-scale pulls, EVORETRO's acrylic protector case for premium Hot Wheels keeps a standout casting displayed and dust-free.
For the Disney Collector Villains dolls, EVORETRO's acrylic modular case gives a posed doll a dust-protected, fully visible spot on a shelf once it's out of the box.
July 23 at 10am EDT through July 24, 2026.
A Silver Series Masters of the Universe Bone Shaker and an 18-vehicle Car Culture and Team Transport Factory Collector Set.
Ursula, Maleficent, Cruella De Vil, and Evil Queen.
Not yet. Toy News International's coverage notes further pricing and availability details are still to come.
Walmart Collector Con 2026 is shaping up to span Hot Wheels, Masters of the Universe, and a genuinely new Disney Villains doll line, giving collectors across several categories a reason to watch the event closely. With pricing and full availability details still pending, keeping an eye on updates before July 23 is the best way to plan a budget ahead of time.
Once the event's exclusives are in hand, having the right protection ready, whether for a diecast casting or a posed doll, makes the payoff easier to enjoy long after the con wraps up.
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