Hot Wheels cars were introduced in 1968. They were the coolest die cast cars that kids could play with. They were similar to Matchbox cars, but they had cooler designs. They also had a better axle design so they rolled smoother and faster than any other die cast car on the market. I was 6 years old with these cars were introduced so I was the prime target for them. In addition to collecting the cars, I had a variety of tracks, cases and other Hot Wheels related items including a board game. Most of the cars ended up in an official Hot Wheels wheel-shaped case. This case is still at my father’s house today.
Years later, my sister’s stepson was visiting my parents. My mom pulled out the wheel-shaped case and he started playing with the cars. Later he asked my mom, “Where is the little boy that tore up all of these cars?” Later that day I visited my mom and she introduced him to that “little boy”.
