If you were a kid of the sixties, you probably remember when Hot Wheels arrived in your neighborhood.

Prior to the arrival of those shinny fast Redlines I had a few Matchbox cars. Kids of that era would remember looking at the display case at the local store. Eye level, and if they had the car you wanted you told them number, and they get it for you. And you were a happy kid. All the cool cars sold out fast.

Match Box Car Display

Back in 1995 I remember Hot Wheels came out with a 25 year anniversary series. I picked up a few cars like my favorite, the Beatnik Bandit.  I had picked an original Red Baron and Paddy Wagon at an antique store. These cars were popular because of the plastic model kits. The other day I came across the cars that have been in my dresser drawer for years. They always make me smile, lots of fond memories.

Lil Ken
Little Ken in 1968

I was eight years old when Hot Wheels hit shelves in May of 1968. They were one of my favorite childhood toys. My days were filled with Legos, Gi-Joes, Plastic Army Men, Spirograph and building models.