Jaws celebrates its 50th anniversary this year, and we’ve enjoyed seeing all the special-edition releases rolling out in the past months, ranging from water thermoses, popcorn buckets, and even an incredibly sleek Seiko dive watch. The latest addition to the jubilee celebration is none other than a toy from Mattel. Part of the Hot Wheels lineup, this diecast model recreates the famed Orca boat, owned by Robert Shaw’s Quint in the 1975 film, in miniature form. Let’s take a look.
When Toys Get Serious
Unlike, say, Star Wars or Back to the Future (which has also received some cool merch for its own 40th anniversary this year), Jaws has never been one to dabble much in the toy market. But this is 2025, and “toys for men” is a real thing. This year alone, we’ve seen some quality figures from NECA and a handful of Funko Pops. However, the new Hot Wheels Orca seems to veer away from kitsch and actually offers something you can display proudly atop your workbench or desktop.
The set distinguishes itself by focusing on one of cinema’s most memorable sequences, and Mattel doesn’t phone it in at all. This is a proper diorama that captures the tension of Chief Brody, Quint, and Hooper’s infamous confrontation with the titular great white, with impeccable attention to detail.
Weathered Perfection
With incredible attention to detail, the 1:64-scale Orca nails the weathered, lived-in appearance of Quint’s vessel. The boat doesn’t look like a pristine toy fresh off a production line but actually has a salt-stained, beaten-up character that made the original prop boat so believable as a working vessel. For this set, Mattel has also included a miniature Chief Brody figure positioned on the aft deck, mid-chum, which brings some authentic storytelling to the piece.
Oh yeah, we also get a miniature version of Bruce the shark for this set. Yet rather than going for cartoonish proportions, the die-cast great white maintains the menacing scale and positioning that made the monster so terrifying in the film. He’s frozen here mid-attack, launching himself at the boat’s stern in a way that recreates one of the movie’s most heart-stopping moments.
Beneath the scene are molded plastic waves to encase both pieces together inside the box. But outside, you can position the shark in various attack poses or separate the elements entirely if you prefer a cleaner presentation.
Wrapped In A Thoughtful Package
Like most adult toys, the Jaws set is made for displaying, not playing. As such, the window box features period-correct 1970s graphics that transport you back to the era when the film dominated both the box office and the overall zeitgeist. When you open the outer flap of the box, it reveals a removable pop-up poster featuring iconic artwork and quotes from the film. The blister packaging uses sculpted and distortion-printed elements to simulate water as well, in order to enhance the diorama effect.
Spec Sheet
Model: Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Jaws Set
Scale: 1:64
Components: Orca boat with Brody figure, attacking great white shark
Packaging: Window box diorama with molded plastic waves
Special Features: Removable pop-up poster, period-correct 1970s graphics
Materials: Die-cast metal
Price: $32
Pricing & Availability
Priced at $32, the Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Jaws Set launches July 24 at noon EST exclusively through Mattel Creations’ website, with a limit of two units per customer. It will give an exclusive launch in person at San Diego Comic Con as well. Mattel has not said if this will have a limited edition size or not.
Recap
Hot Wheels Jaws 50th Anniversary Set
For the 50th anniversary of Jaws, Mattel has unveiled a die-cast Hot Wheels set featuring the Orca boat and titular shark in 1:64 scale replicas. They’re packaged together in a box that’s arguably just as thoughtfully designed as the toys themselves.
