Old School Hot Wheels

"cody" (codyharris) 11/12/2013 at 18:30 • Filed to: hot wheels

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Hand-me-downs from my dad, gotta be at least 25 years old.

I remember him having these on his dresser ever since I was a kid. Now they're on my desk, and were begging for a quick photo op.

Micro Machines?

Blondude > cody 11/12/2013 at 18:32

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Micro Machines are the ish.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > cody 11/12/2013 at 18:34

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Oh, I know these... IIRC, the line was called Planet Micro and released in the 90's in light of Micro Machines' success in the late 80's. I used to have a lot o Micro Machines back in the day, but the Hot Wheels Micros never made it to Brazil.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > Blondude 11/12/2013 at 18:36

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That they are :) I gotta take pictures of my Toolbox city one of these days. Hard to believe I still have it after all these years.

cody > BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion 11/12/2013 at 18:42

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Who made Micro Machines? I remember having a ton of them, but as a kid I probably called ever small car a Hot Wheel, and every micro car a Micro Machine.

BlazinAce - Doctor of Internal Combustion > cody 11/12/2013 at 18:49

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IIRC... Galoob Toys until 1999, Hasbro bought them out in 2000 and continued the line for another 6 or 7 years.

The 2000's just weren't the same though. Unlicensed cars, boring themes and simplified packaging kinda ruined them, which is probably why they went out of production after all....

Here's one of my favorite sites on the matter:

http://m-m-world.com/

Great content, complete vehicle lists and a layout with pictures and original posters that just scream nostalgia.

EL_ULY > cody 11/12/2013 at 19:01

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oh man, those are bad to the ass!

Dingers Ghost, Champion Jockey > cody 11/12/2013 at 19:56

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Love the look of this one. Like a Shackled-up '57 Chevy.

mycarneverruns87 > cody 11/13/2013 at 07:23

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Wow those are some really great photos! Really bring out the attitude of the cars. the Vette of 63 vintage is my favorite!