Inflation, the curse of our pocketbooks and the Federal Reserve, has hit almost every good in the U.S. But the price of a beloved toy has managed to hover around $1 — for more than 50 years. Hot ...

Less than a year ago, Rogelio Mills was visiting his adult son, an avid Hot Wheels collector, when he realized that the toy cars had taken over the apartment. There were hundreds and hundreds of them.

If you look closely, the entire Hot Wheels world has become a community with its own rituals and stories. Keep reading and see why these small cars still hold such big appeal. Collectors often ...

A buddy of mine is considering starting a Hot Wheels collection. He only has a few of them at home for now. I'm excited for him and afraid at the same time. He's the kind of guy who wouldn't shy away ...

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