The Mob Rod is based on a sketch Tom did many years ago. It is a good-looking design but lacks the humor found in many of his best works. You can find touches from a couple of them: the T'rantula double blower and Ice "T" scalloped front fenders.
Cover art from Ice "T" model kit reissue (click on the photo above if you want to buy one.)
Cover art from original T'rantula model kit.
Tom's designs for Monogram model kits were used by Mattel for their Hot Wheels when they bought Monogram in the early 70s. His designs include the Paddy Wagon, Ice "T", S'Cool Bus, Sand rab and influence can be found in many others. The iconic Red Baron is one of the best selling Hot Wheels of all time and is still sold today.
