R.I.P: Mattel co-founder, Hot Wheels creator dies at 95

[reghakr]

NEW YORK — Elliot Handler, who with his wife grew Mattel from a small home-based picture-frame business into the largest U.S. toy maker and created the Hot Wheels brand, died on Thursday. He was 95.

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[alfred01]

That's a sad story. When I was a child, Hot Wheels was the only thing I ever wanted for Xmas! Hot Wheels and Barbie were probably the two greatest toys ever invented.

 

[reghakr]

At least he lived a long life, but yes, I remember it well.