Introducing Shell Shock, a Hot Wheels model that distils the profound spirit of the 19th-century American pioneer into its form. Created in 2007 by the imaginative pencil of Joshua D. Henson — a prolific designer active in the toy and film industries — the model stands out for its bold and detailed design.
The chassis of this version (2011 HW Video Game Heroes) is made of black-painted metal, while the bodywork consists of a green plastic element that defines the cockpit and bonnet. The bonnet is attached to a chrome-plated plastic part which, on the sides, forms two gun barrels with muzzles in place of the headlights, then continues towards the rear of the model in the shape of a drum with a profile that reaches close to the wheel, ending at the sides of the rear.
Lo stesso pezzo definisce anche l’interno dell’abitacolo, contornato da vetrate in plastica semitrasparente fumé. La parte verde presenta una serigrafia a due colori (argento e nero), che disegna un ornamento articolato di fiamme dalla forma tipica usata per decorare le muscle car americane.
The same piece also defines the interior of the passenger compartment, surrounded by semi-transparent smoked plastic windows. The green part features a two-colour (silver and black) screen print, which depicts an intricate flame pattern typically used to decorate American muscle cars.
Finally, the wheels are five-spoke Open Hole wheels with chrome screen printing.