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Because Elliott Handler (co-owner of Mattel at the time) saw his grandchildren playing with another toy company's cars. He said to his team, "Why don't we make toy cars?" And they did.... it all started in 1966. They were offered to the public for sale in 1968. Hot Wheels cars were produced by Mattel because the owner at the time, Elliott Handler, saw his grandchildren playing with another toy company's toy car. He said, "Why aren't we making toy cars?" He had a meeting with his team and a little while later, Hot Wheels were born.... Handler wanted kids to have toy cars that looked just like the real cars that roamed the streets of Southern California. That's why the early packages said, "Hot Wheels, California Custom Miniatures."
That's why Hot Wheels cars were made! Hot Wheels cars were produced by Mattel because the owner at the time, Elliott Handler, saw his grandchildren playing with another toy company's toy car. He said, "Why aren't we making toy cars?" He had a meeting with his team and a little while later, Hot Wheels were born.... Handler wanted kids to have toy cars that looked just like the real cars that roamed the streets of Southern California. That's why the early packages said, "Hot Wheels, California Custom Miniatures."
That's how Hot Wheels cars were invented!
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How many pack of hot wheels cars did the hot wheels makers did?
the hot wheels maker made 50 packs of hot wheels cars
When were hot wheels invented?
Hot Wheels first issued in 1968 but designs were copyrighted in 1967.Well, you're right about that, but the original hotwheels were invented in 1965.The first time the public could buy one was 1968. Hot Wheels cars were invented in 1966 and then sold to the public in 1968.
What is the most amount of hot wheels cars collected?
Michael Zarnock USA has held 2 Guinness World Records for his Hot Wheels Collection. 2003 - 3,711 different Hot Wheels cars 2007 - 8,128 different Hot Wheels cars. Currently (2012) has over 12,000 different Hot Wheels cars. He has over 20,000 cars in his collection....
Whats does sp's refer to on hot wheel cars?
Hot Wheels first introduced their small scale cars in 1968. The SP on Hot Wheels Cars refers to spoke wheels.
Where were hot wheel cars invented?
Hot Wheels cars were first designed buy the R&D Team at Mattel in 1966. They were released for sale to the public in 1968. The first mass production of the Hot Wheels Car was at the Hawthorne CA plant and then to Hong Kong.
How are hot wheels made?
Hot wheels cars are made of cast metal. Die cast cars are pot mettal aka alloy
What are hot wheels toys?
Miniature cars
How many hot wheels cars are sold?
no
Where were hot wheels invented?
In the Phillipines.
When are the sweet sixteen hot wheels?
The "Sweet Sixteen" are the first Hot Wheels cars released in 1968.
What happend to hot wheels thermal changing cars and how much are they worth for now?
These Hot Wheels cars are no longer in production. The cars are worth close to $15, depending upon their condition.
How can I find out about the newest designs of hot wheels toy cars?
You can find out about the newest designs of Hot Wheels toy cars by visiting your local toy store or by visiting the website of Hot Wheels. Toys "R" Us has a vast selection of Hot Wheels toys. You can also find the latest Hot Wheels on shopping sites such as eBay.
