If you were a kid growing up when the 1960s gave way to the 1970s, chances are you played with a lot of miniature toy cars made by Hot Wheels. You might even have spent time gluing car models together ...

Hot Wheels have been a favorite collectible for decades, but certain models have become legendary among collectors for their rarity, unique design, and historical significance. First editions, ...

When Mattel introduced Hot Wheels back in 1968, the 1:64 die-cast cars were almost an instant hit. Using television to advertise the bright little cars with moving wheels to a wide audience likely ...

Not wanting Lego to have all the money, er, fun, Mattel introduced its own line of build-it-yourself model cars last year. Mattel is well acquainted with the world of automotive scale models, as one ...