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Metal Mario has a need for speed and Historical Archiveshe finally has an outlet for it now that he's going to be a Hot Wheels toy.

Metal Mario is joining the Mario Kart Hot Wheels lineup this summer at San Diego Comic-Con, ready to race regular flesh Mario and the rest of the non-metallic gang on the bright orange tracks.

Take a look at him, paraglider and all:

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If we're talking metallic Mario Kart racers, Metal Mario has gotta be one of the top metallic racers out there. Sure, Pink Gold Peach is a good one too, but Metal Mario is the original, debuting back in 1996 in Super Mario 64.

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This particular Metal Mario Hot Wheels toy is inspired by the character in Mario Kart 8with a matching metallic kart and paraglider to match.

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The Metal Mario toy will be available online for $20 starting June 17 on Mattel's website and will be coming to San Diego Comic-Con on July 17.

And be on the lookout for more Mario Kart Hot Wheels toy news this summer.

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