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Hot Wheels

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Hot Wheels is a brand that makes toy cars and tracks. They are very popular and loved by kids and collectors.

Technical Definition

Hot Wheels is a popular brand of toy cars produced by Mattel, known for its die-cast miniature vehicles and tracks, often appealing to car enthusiasts of all ages.

About Hot Wheels

Hot Wheels is an American media franchise and brand of scale model cars invented by Elliot Handler and introduced by his company Mattel on May 18, 1968. It was the primary competitor of Matchbox until Mattel bought Matchbox owner Tyco Toys in 1997.

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