Abe Lugo
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About
Die-Cast Design | Toy Design | Project Design | Creative Project Management | Designer and creative professional with over 20 years of experience in vehicle toy design, specializing in 1/64th die-cast within Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Tyco RC and HW RC vehicles, playsets, tracksets, and iOS apps.
A lifelong automotive enthusiast with deep roots in car culture, bringing authentic design and innovation to every project.
Extensive experience collaborating with OEM vehicle manufacturers, including Ford, GM, Land Rover, Dodge, Chrysler, and Ram, as well as major entertainment studios like Universal, Disney, and Warner Bros., to create immersive and collectible automotive experiences. -
Education
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BFA Toy DesignOtis College of Art
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Experience
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Staff DesignerEl Segundo, CAJun 2008 - May 2025 (16 years 11 months)• Led the development, presentation, and management of all Matchbox Die-cast brand lines, including Mainline Basics Die-Cast Cars, Moving Parts line, Skybusters aircraft line, Real Working Rigs 4” Die-cast vehicles, and collector-focused items such as DTC and Mattel Creation products.
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Awards
Standing Ovation – Ynon Kriez - Mercedes-Benz X Matchbox X EWY Rosqvist – a celebration of a female hero
Hall of Honor Diecast Inductee 2024
Model Car Hall of Fame Selections 2023 for Matchbox Moving parts 1990 Toyota MR2 design -
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Elsewhere on the Web
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On Coroflot@abelugo, member since 2025
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