Hot Wheels® 1968-1972 : Includes the Gran Toros(tm) History and Pictures by Bob Parker

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSchiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-100764314807
ISBN-139780764314803
eBay Product ID (ePID)2029356

Product Key Features

LanguageEnglish
TopicAntiques & Collectibles, Crafts & Hobbies, Toys, Models
AuthorBob Parker
IllustratorYes

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 In.
Item Length11 In.
Item Width8.5 In.
Item Weight18.1 Oz

Additional Product Features

Publication Year2001
LCCN2001-005064
FormatTrade Paperback
Book TitleHot Wheels® 1968-1972 : Includes the Gran Toros(tm) History and Pictures
Number of Volumes1 vol.
Intended AudienceTrade
SynopsisMarketed as the "fastest metal cars in the world," Hot Wheels*r revolutionized the die-cast toy car market. Collectors throughout the world recognize the Hot Wheels*r brand. The models produced between 1968 and 1972 represent the vintage years for this line of toy vehicles. The bright "Spectraflame*r" paint colors and "redline" tires, unique to Hot Wheels vehicles, identify these models. These original models still drive the collecting hobby today. The 221 wonderful color photographs provide a complete visual guide for collectors. The 118 unique castings produced during this four-year period are explained in detail and a complete variation and price guide is provided to expand knowledge and interest in collecting Hot Wheels. Also included is coverage of the Gran Toros*t cars, launched soon after Mattel bought the Italian company Mebetoys. Introduced in 1970, the line was continued until 1973, though the name continued to 1980/81.This new book is a welcomed addition to Hot Wheels literature by one of the world's foremost experts in the field., Marketed as the "fastest metal cars in the world," Hot Wheels*r revolutionized the die-cast toy car market. Collectors throughout the world recognize the Hot Wheels*r brand. The models produced between 1968 and 1972 represent the vintage years for this line of toy vehicles. The bright "Spectraflame*r" paint colors and "redline" tires, unique to Hot Wheels vehicles, identify these models. These original models still drive the collecting hobby today. The 221 wonderful color photographs provide a complete visual guide for collectors. The 118 unique castings produced during this four-year period are explained in detail and a complete variation and price guide is provided to expand knowledge and interest in collecting Hot Wheels. Also included is coverage of the Gran Toros*t cars, launched soon after Mattel bought the Italian company Mebetoys. Introduced in 1970, the line was continued until 1973, though the name continued to 1980/81. This new book is a welcomed addition to Hot Wheels literature by one of the world's foremost experts in the field.
LC Classification NumberTL237.2.P3722 2002
Number of Pages224 pages
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