Hot Wheels®

Hot Wheels^® has meant fast cars with attitude ever since Mattel sold the first one in 1968. This model, known as the "Hot Bird^®," was made in 1976.

When I was in grade school, my uncle (who is 10 years older than me) had a little bucket filled with Hot Wheels^® in his closet. I visited my grandmother's house often and he was frequently out doing teenager things, so I would sneak in there and play with the cars. I loved them so much! He would never let me play with them if I asked, so I sneaked into them often. As an adult, I finally claimed them from my grandmother's since he left them behind. They are among my most treasured possessions. - Despi, Indianapolis

There is something magical about those little diecast cars! I have kept mine for close to 40 years and introduced them to my son who has his own and loves to play with my old ones! - David, Fishers, IN

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