Universal Launches Fast Life Car Merchandise Line
Jada Toys debuts two 1:24 scale Nissan Skyline GT-R die-cast replicas from the Fast Life line, priced at $59.99 each.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Car Culture
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Universal Pictures is launching Fast Life, a merchandising brand celebrating the cars of The Fast and the Furious franchise. Jada Toys' first Fast Life releases are two versions of the Nissan Skyline GT-R, one based on its appearance in 2003's 2 Fast 2 Furious and one with a unique reverse livery design.
Why it matters
The launch extends the franchise's car culture beyond the screen into collectible products aimed at fans of the films. Preorders are open now, giving collectors a direct way to acquire the vehicles featured in the series.
Both Jada Toys replicas are 1:24 scale die-cast models priced at $59.99 each. Production quantities and shipping timelines were not disclosed in the announcement.
The players
Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures is the film studio behind The Fast and the Furious franchise and the newly announced Fast Life merchandising brand.
Jada Toys
Jada Toys is a toy and die-cast collectible manufacturer that produces the Fast Life replica cars.
The details
Jada Toys will display both Fast Life Skyline GT-R models at the 2026 SEMA Show, held November 3-6 at West Hall, Booth #54233. Preorders for both cars are open on the Jada Toys website.
Timeline
2003: 2 Fast 2 Furious released, featuring the Nissan Skyline GT-R that inspired one of the Fast Life replicas.
November 3-6, 2026: Jada Toys displays the Fast Life cars at the SEMA Show.
Roadmap
The Fast Life line extends a franchise whose car identity was established on screen beginning with 2 Fast 2 Furious in 2003, when the Nissan Skyline GT-R was showcased. Universal's move into dedicated car merchandising follows the pattern of studios turning film vehicles into collectible products.
Collectors can preorder both 1:24 scale Skyline GT-R replicas for $59.99 each through the Jada Toys website. Fans who want to see the models in person can visit Jada Toys at the 2026 SEMA Show in West Hall, Booth #54233.
The takeaway
Fans who want the Fast Life Skyline GT-R replicas can preorder them now, or see them in person at the 2026 SEMA Show in November.
Further reading
For more on the enthusiast scene behind films like this, explore Car Culture coverage.
Source note: This article includes information reported by IGN.
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