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Hot Wheels is a brand of toy automobile, introduced by U.S. toymaker Mattel in 1968. It was the primary competitor of Johnny Lightning and Matchbox until 1996, when Mattel acquired rights to the Matchbox brand.

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Most Hot Wheels cars measure about 6 cm in length, and are approximately 1:64 scale. A majority of castings are die cast metal; however, some are cast in plastic. Hot Wheels also makes cars in different scales such as 1:52 and 1:18 including replicas of Formula One cars.

Hot Wheels as a collectible


Aside from their popularity as toys, Hot Wheels cars are also popular collectibles. Mattel estimates that 41 million children grew up playing with the toys, the average collector has over 1,550 cars, and children between the ages of 5 and 15 have an average of 41 cars. A 2004 episode of the American version of Antiques Roadshow valued a late 1960s collection of Hot Wheels cars in their original packaging at roughly $100 each, with some of the more rare models worth $200–$900 each.

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@juliankimmings you see we have thomas the tank engine on our route, sometimes combined with a hot wheels just to add intrigue
knightys (Sarah Knight) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 21:19:08 -0000
@juliankimmings you see we have thomas the tank engine on our route, sometimes combined with a hot wheels just to add intrigue
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I am going to need alot more practice assembling Hot Wheels tracks.
strangeafoot (strangeafoot) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:57:07 -0000
I am going to need alot more practice assembling Hot Wheels tracks.
HeadBlade, not just a razor, but a hot wheels car to play with. What the hell. http://bit.ly/8I5rk
jasonrosenb (Jason Rosenberg) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:36:46 -0000
HeadBlade, not just a razor, but a hot wheels car to play with. What the hell. http://bit.ly/8I5rk
@gamergirljes very cool! At least you are on two wheels! Chicks on bikes is HOT!!
HarleyBigDaddy (Big Daddy) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:29:23 -0000
@gamergirljes very cool! At least you are on two wheels! Chicks on bikes is HOT!!
I think we have a new record: 13 hot wheels cars in the vacuum cleaner hose. #momofboys
jenclen (Jen Clendineng) Mon, 04 Jan 2010 20:23:23 -0000
I think we have a new record: 13 hot wheels cars in the vacuum cleaner hose. #momofboys

 
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Hot Wheels Collectors - Official site by Mattel, with information on new products, a gallery of past models, special offers, auctions and trades.

Arizona Customs - Features collectible Hot Wheels custom cars and trucks. Includes pictures.

Blazing Wheels: Bryan and Cassady's Hot Wheels - Pictures of personal collection, a message board, and decals for custom diecast cars.
Meta Description: [ Pics of our personal Hot Wheels collection, a Hot Wheels message board, Hot Wheels customs, and decals for your Hot Wheels customs. ]

Club Diecast - Hot Wheels club, free links, classifieds, and information.
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500 David's Hottest Hot Wheels - Collector page includes information on newsletter, new releases, promotions, and annual Hot Wheels Nationals.

500 Die Cast Pro - Information for collectors of die-cast vehicles. Includes details on Mattel Hot Wheels, and 1/43 scale, plus a database of collectibles.

Hot Wheels Talk - Group for hobbyist to discuss and chat about diecast car collections. Trade and wanted lists included.
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Hotwheels Showroom - A private collection of vehicles, plus videos of the card in action. Requires 1024x768 resolution.
Meta Description: [ A great Hot wheels site with lots of redline pictures. ]

In Motion Die Cast Car Collectors. - Toy die cast car collection. Includes Johnny Lightning, Hot Wheels, Matchbox, and Dinky Cars.

James' Toys - Pictures and information from a private collector. Includes for sale, trade, and wish list.
Meta Description: [ This site is dedicated to my Hot Wheels Collection. Check what I have for sale or trade. ]

Lou's Wheels - Pictures of collection and information on hobby of collecting diecast cars. Provides message forum, custom animations, and links.
Meta Description: [ Diecast collecting of all types, a hobby forum, Animations and images, diecast information for all brands ]

Mattel Hot Wheels - The Official Mattel's Hot Wheels page for collectors of orange track, purple connectors and fast die-cast cars.

Mebetoys - Offers history of Mebetoys diecast model cars produced from 1966 to 1984. Includes pictures of vehicles from specified years.

Redline Hotwheels - The web site for the serious collector. Buy, sell or trade redline Hotwheels.
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Slacker's Smokin' Wheels - Dedicated to recent release Hot Wheels. Includes first editions, series, treasure hunts, special editions, errors, and customs. Includes links.

Sparky's Hot Wheels - Offering Hotwheels cars with pictures and case code information, as well as Hotwheel auction links.
Meta Description: [ CASE CODE INFORMATION, NEWEST HOTWHEEL PICTURES, CHECKLISTS, AND MUCH MUCH MORE. And with links to my hotwheel auctions ]

The Bruce Pascal Collection - Showcases non-production prototypes, rare variations, and the famous rear-loading Pink Beach Bomb, with pictures.
Meta Description: [ The Bruce Pascal Collection of Rare, Unusual and Prototype Hot Wheels, including the Pink Rear-Loading Beach Bomb! ]

The Stone Zone - Includes Hot Wheels and Johnny Lightning cars and trucks, as well as customs. Includes links.

The Unofficial Gran Toros Page - Documents history of the Gran Toros diecast cars by Mattel SpA and Mebetoys made in Italy between 1969 to 1973, and sold in Italy as series Sputafuoco. Includes model list.
Meta Description: [ The Gran Toros series are vintage diecast metal cars made in Italy by the former Mebetoys. They were also known as Sputafuoco or Gran Toro. Welcome to the unofficial Gran Toros web site ]

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