
Hot Wheels launches first remote-controlled wheelchair toy in partnership with Paralympian
CNN
Hot Wheels is expanding representation for kids who use wheelchairs -- with the company's first-ever remote-controlled wheelchair toy.
The toy was created in collaboration with five-time Wheelchair Motocross World Champion and Paralympic athlete Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham. Fotheringham, who was born with spina bifida and has been a full-time wheelchair user since the age of eight, is known for performing elaborate tricks and back flips in his wheelchair.
The toy, available by toymaker Mattel on Amazon, was crafted to mimic Fotheringham's custom-built wheelchair and features a built-in action figure made to look like him, a remote control, and a ramp so users can perform tricks like he does.

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