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159 pages :

illustrations (chiefly colour)
Contents include: Rising to the Challenge -- Speed by Design -- Production Goes Global -- Beyond the Cars -- Fans for Life.
Summary: Shares the journey of the die-cast vehicles that started out as a new twist on toy cars and became a worldwide phenomenon. Officially licensed with Mattel, this retrospective reveals what makes these cars unique, how the models are designed, and all the work that goes into the play. This anniversary book is illustrated with rare design drawings and prototypes from Mattel's archives as well as photos of all of the great Hot WheelsTM vehicles from across their 50-year history.