Raycom-Legacy Content Company Announces Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Crushing It!
New six-episode television series provides a behind-the-scenes look at the epic Monster Truck tour
- Ep. 1: Take a look at the first Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live event and meet Bone Shaker, Tiger Shark, V8 Bomber™, Hot Wheels® Racing # 1, Demo Derby and BIGFOOT – The Original Monster Truck.
- Ep. 2: Mattel designers show what it takes to design a Hot Wheels Monster Truck Toy and viewers take a tour of the Hot Wheels garage.
- Ep. 3: Show host Tommy Kane learns how to drive Hot Wheels Racing #1 and maybe even crush a car.
- Ep. 4: Hang out with Demo Derby driver Derick Anson, FMX superstar Cody Elkins, and get a Backstage Pass to find out what goes into producing a Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live event.
- Ep. 5: Find out how the legendary Bigfoot was created with owner Bob Chandler, and get a sneak peek into the annual BIGFOOT Open House.
- Ep. 6: Demo Derby visits Victory Junction, a camp for children with serious or chronic medical conditions, and Tommy Kane becomes a Super Fan at a Hot Wheels Monster Truck Live event.
About Mattel
Mattel is a leading global children’s entertainment company that specializes in design and production of quality toys and consumer products. We create innovative products and experiences that inspire, entertain and develop children through play. We engage consumers through our portfolio of iconic franchises, including Barbie®, Hot Wheels®, American Girl®, Fisher-Price®, Thomas & Friends® and MEGA®, as well as other popular brands that we own or license in partnership with global entertainment companies. Our offerings include film and television content, gaming, music and live events. We operate in 40 locations and sell products in more than 150 countries in collaboration with the world’s leading retail and technology companies. Since its founding in 1945, Mattel is proud to be a trusted partner in exploring the wonder of childhood and empowering kids to reach their full potential. Visit us online at www.mattel.com.
About Raycom-Legacy Content Company
Raycom-Legacy Content Company is a large-scale event operation, promotion, content production, licensing and media firm. The company produces entertainment experiences including Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™, an international Monster Truck tour visiting North America and Europe. Raycom-Legacy Content Company is a partnership between Raycom Sports – a leading independent sports marketing, event management and production firm – and Legacy Motorsports Events – which was co-founded by entertainment and motorsports executives Ken Hudgens, Tim Murray, Eric Cole and Bob Boggess. The company is based in Charlotte, N.C.*Hot Wheels Basic Cars Assortment is the number one selling toy in the world based on units sold according to NPD
About BIGFOOT 4×4, Inc.
Since its inception in 1975, BIGFOOT®, The Original Monster Truck®, has gone on to achieve worldwide notoriety and pioneered the growth of the monster truck industry. Created by Bob Chandler and his wife Marilyn in 1975 as a promotional tool for 4WD business, the BIGFOOT fleet has since captured 50 National Championships, set numerous world records for monster trucks, and traveled to over 26 countries. With over four decades of history-making behind them, Team BIGFOOT shows no signs of slowing down and will continue to set a high standard of class, performance, and innovation. Watch for BIGFOOT in the all-new Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live™ Crushing It! TV series airing locally.
