Tesla Cybertruck faces yet ANOTHER roadblock

Cybertruck toy
(Image credit: Mattel Inc.)

It's been a rollercoaster of a year for Cybertruck fans, who have had to contend with design alteration rumours and delays to the release date. And now, super-fans are going to have to deal with yet another stumbling block – a delay to the release of the Hot Wheels toy. It seems the radio-controlled mini-Tesla Cybertruck won't be screeching into stores anytime soon as there have been "unforseen production issues" – pushing the release date from February to May 2021. 

Mattel hasn't yet given details of the reasons behind the five-month delay, with an email to customers (see it below) citing merely "production issues". But, given the well-documented problems with the not-so-road-legal grown-up version (which wound up with a significant redesign), we wouldn't be surprised if Mattel has had trouble keeping up with what a replicate toy is actually supposed to look like. While you wait to find out, why not try making your own version with 3D modelling software?

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Georgia Coggan
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Georgia has worked on Creative Bloq since 2018, and has been the site's Editor since 2022. With a specialism in branding and design, Georgia is also Programme Director of CB's award scheme – the Brand Impact Awards. As well as immersing herself with the industry through attending events like Adobe Max and the D&AD Awards and steering the site's content streams, Georgia has an eye on new commercial opportunities and ensuring they reflect the needs and interests of creatives.