Mourn the passing of Hot Wheels creator Elliot Handler by checking out some of the best Hot Wheels creations and innovations from the Trend Hunter archives. These killer Hot Wheels creations run the gamut from awesome ads to blinged-out toy cars, with each one reminding you of just how cool it was to be a kid trying to build the most badass Hot Wheels track on the block.
I think I can speak for every guy and probablu a few girls when I say that countless hours of my childhood were devoted to trying to craft the perfect track complete with multiple loops and hairpin turns. While the creator of Hot Wheels may be gone, his vision and awesome cars/racetracks are sure to live on and bring joy to a whole new generation of youngsters for years to come.
15 Killer Hot Wheels Creations
15
Life-Sized Car Loops
The Hot Wheels Loop Billboard Looks Super Realistic
14
Advertising in Scale
Hot Wheels Mini Models
13
Illusory Toy Car Photography
Lost Highway by Stuart McGarey Shows Hot Wheels on Retro Roads
12
Life-Sized Hot Rod Toys
Team Hot Wheels Brings Kid's Cars and Ramps into Reality
11
Leading Car Designers Creating Toys
Honda Wins Hot Wheels Design Competition
10
Giant Kid Billboards
The Hot Wheels Child-Shaped Structures are Advertised on the Highway
9
Extreme Sports Toy Companies
Hot Wheels Will Attempt the World's Longest Car Jump at the Indy 500
8
Public Parking for Toy Cars
Ad Proves Hot Wheels Are As Lifelike as Their Full-Sized Brethren
7
Hot Wheels Radar Gun
6
Diamond Studded Toy for Charity
$140,000 Hot Wheels Bling
5
Toy Cars as Pop Surrealism
Hot Wheels and Gallery 1988 Exhibit
4
Record-Breaking Truck Stunts
The 332-Foot Tanner Foust Indianapolis 500 Jump is Ridiculous
3
Children Fantasy Car Ads
The Mistress Agency Hot Wheels Commercial is Every Boy's Dream Come True
2
POV Track Toys
The Mattel Hot Wheels Video Racer Puts You in the Driver's Seat
1
Projected Race Promos
The Hot Wheels Secret Race Battle is an Awesome 3D Video Experience
Related Ideas
Anniversary-Commemorating Toy Designs
Spin Master Introduced a New Line of Dora the Explorer Toys
Nostalgic QSR Miniature Experiences
McDonald's Introduces the Adorable Happy Meal Collectibles
Shimmering Reusable Drink Carriers
The Stanley Dream Weaver Collection is Limited-Edition
Doll-Inspired Sanitaryware Collections
HEWI and Barbie Join Forces on a Bathroom Collection
AI-Enhanced Play Experiences
Mattel Partners with OpenAI to Develop AI-Powered Toys
Snap-Together Race Tracks
Hot Wheels' Speed Snap Track System Supports Flexibility & Independence
Baked Goods Plushies
Tim Hortons Turned Fan-Favorite Menu Items into Collectible Soft Toys
Miniature Designer Collectible Cars
Mercedes-Benz, Moncler, and NIGO Design a Special Art Car
Automotive Twin Timepieces
Porsche Designs Watches That Mirror Its 911 GT3 Models
Adult-Focused LEGO Building Sets
LEGO Launched a New Mario Kart - Luigi & Mach 8 Series
Glamorous Goth Dolls
The Monster High Skullector Elvira Doll is a San Diego Comic-Con Exclusive
Collectible Pop Culture-Referencing Toys
Mattel Debuts Its 2025 San Diego Comic-Con Showcase
Branded Race Car Chocolates
The KitKat F1 Chocolate Car is Delicious and Detailed
Vintage Car Tribute
LEGO MOC Montreal Recreates Mustang-Like Curves with Iconic Slatted Details
Custom-Built Retro Vehicle Designs
Retro Designs Debuts a Custom-Built 1969 Mercedes-Benz 280SE
Stealthy Automotive Chess Sets
The Rolls-Royce Chess Set is Theatrically Designed
Treat-Themed Crafting Dolls
Far Out Toys' Pretty Sweets Invites Kids to Customize Mini Desserts
Life-Sized Chocolate Race Cars
KitKat and Formula 1 Marked Their Partnership with a Chocolate Car
Humorous Drink Cart Ads
Tito’s Spokescart Returns with New Tricks and the Same Laid-Back Charm
Anniversary-Honoring Puzzle Cubes
Sanrio Presents the New Adorable Hello Kitty Rubik's Cube
Toy-Inspired Jewelry Collections
Hot Wheels x ALEX AND ANI Drop a Jewelry Line Inspired By Toys
Science-Backed High-Energy Toy Collections
Moose Toys Partners with Mark Rober on CrunchLabs
Iconic Go-Kart-Game Building Blocks
LEGO Debuts the 'LEGO Super Mario™ Mario Kart'
Collaborative Toy Models
Hasbro's MONOPOLY and Mattel's Hot Wheels Join Forces
Track-Ready V-12 Hypercars
Apollo Automobil Unveiled the EVO Track-Only Model
Collaborative Toy Video Games
Hot Wheels Victory Lap is a Dave & Buster's Exclusive
Block Puzzle Driver Helmets
Lego Scuderia Ferrari Driver Helmet Sets Recreate F1 Racing Helmets
Race-Spec Touring Cars
The BMW M3 Touring 24H Was Born from an April Fool's Joke
Life-Size LEGO Brick Cars
LEGO Group Spotlights Its Life-Size 1950s Cadillac Fleetwood
Themed Snack Collectibles
Kinder Joy Evolves its Treat-And-Toy Format with Themed Collections
QSR Race Car Toys
Toyota GR GT3 Happy Meal Toy Introduces Track Design to Kids
Iconic Character-Inspired Campaigns
Etsy's Christmas Ad Celebrates Personalized Gifting
Life-Sized Block Puzzled Cars
Drivable LEGO F1 Cars are Showcased at 2025 Miami Grand Prix
Motorsport-Inspired Hotel Suites
Hilton x McLaren Unveil the Stay Like McLaren Racing Themed Suite
Interactive Toy Experiences
Spin Master Highlights Opportunities in the Toy Sector in 2026
Curated Pit-Crew-Inspired Jackets
Heineken Introduced a Custom Racing Jacket for F1 Fans
Multi-Sensory Creative Toy Capsules
Crayola Has Announced a Range of New Creative Toys for 2026
Exploded Car Sculptures
Uncrate’s Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Airfix-Style Installation
Artistic Hip-Hop-Inspired Cereal Campaigns
Froot Loops Launches 'Follow Your Ears'
Chocolate Race Cars
The Kitkat Formula 1 Chocolate Car Marks the Brand’s Racing Partnership
Air-Powered Racer Toys
The Air-Power Turbo Racer Travels Up to 30 Feet at 13 Feet Per Second
Fandom-Honoring Building Block Sets
LEGO® Spotlights Iconic Pop Culture Films and Series
Auto Cartoon Plushies
TeeTurtle Dropped the 'Transformers Reversible Plushies'
Retro Cartoon Tech Accessories
Higround x SEGA Partner for a Sonic the Hedgehog Collection
Experiential Marketing Campaigns
MIKE AND IKE, HOT TAMALES, and Marvel Team Up for Campus Tour
Branded Metro Activations
LEGO Turns Shanghai’s Metro Into an F1 Race Track
Creative Auto Campaigns
The Electric Capri Campaign Revives a Legend with Modern Flair
Inaugural Custom Mustang Ranges
ECD Automotive Design Debuts the Stunning '67 Ghost
Game-Inspired Collectible Toys
Mattel Creations Debuts Two Minecraft Collectibles
3D-Printed Fidget Toys
Jigglets are Produced with Less Waste Than Traditional Toys
Inaugural Collab Miniature Racecars
LEGO and Formula 1 Join Forces on a Milestone Collaboration
Multi-Brand Match Games
Mattel Match: Toybox Unlocked Unites Brands Like Barbie & Hot Wheels
Artful Collectible Figures
Fisher-Price Little People x André Saraiva Reimagines Cherished Toys
Retro Gaming Merch Collections
The Rollercoaster Tycoon Collection from Atari Celebrates the Game
Nostalgic Explorer SUVs
These Nissan X-Trail Concepts Include the Unwind and the Remastered
Whimsical Remote-Controlled Car Bags
Nik Bentel Studio Has Introduced the RC Car Handbag
Holiday Diss Tracks
The Rizzler Drops a Diss Track Against Gift Cards in MGA’s Holiday Hit
Modeling Dough Fashion Dolls
Hasbro and Mattel Created the Play-Doh Barbie Collection
Collab Kitchen Tools Collections
Stranger Things x Williams Sonoma drops Hawkins-themed Tools
Collectible Toy Refreshment Partnerships
AriZona and Mattel Partnered for New Drinks and Merch
Backyard Electric Ride-Ons
Garvee Launched its 'Ride-On Toys Collection'
Wind-Up Collectibles
Wind-Upz Revive Wind-Up Toys for a New Generation of Kids & Collectors
Wizard-Themed Chocolate Toys
The Kinder Joy Funko Harry Potter Collection is Limited-Edition
Motorsport-Inspired Apparel
Anti Social Social Club and Goodyear Drop Bold Streetwear
Graffiti Racer Models
Hot Wheels x Futura Mitsubishi 3000gt Vr-4 Pairs Car Culture with Street Art
Runway-Inspired Fashion Dolls
The Styled by KidSuper Ken Doll Sports Boundary-Pushing Streetwear
Late Singer-Honoring Dolls
Mattel Spotlights its New Aaliyah Barbie Honoring the R&B Singer
Baseball-Inspired Manhole Covers
MLB Honors Japanese Stars with Custom-Designed Manhole Covers
Supercar-Inspired Earbud Designs
Eric Cheng Designs the TL65 Inspired by a Lamborghini
Toy-Inspired Music-Themed Workshops
The LEGO Group Launches Its Final Creativity Workshop of 2025
Racing-Inspired Gaming Cards
Mattel Expands UNO Elite with the UNO x Formula 1 Partnership
Holiday-Ready Toy Product Lilnes
Crayola Has Unveiled Its 2025 Holiday Product Lineup
Graffiti Ski Streetwear
ELHO x André Saraiva Brings Bold Street Art to Winter Outerwear
Spring-Themed Toy Collections
MGA Entertainment Emphasizes DIY Creativity, Surprises & Pastel Hues
Creator Theme Parks
Makers Theme Park is a World-First for Hands-On Creativity
Immersive Muscle Car Experiences
Dodge's Virtual Experience Debuts Its Next-Generation Muscle Cars
Nostalgic Arcade Racing Apparel
The END. x Lacoste Collab Underscores Multigenerational Appeal
Live-Action Film-Inspired Toy Lineups
Mattel Debuts Second Wave of Masters of the Universe Toys
Bold Racing Die-Casts
Hot Wheels Completes the 2025 F1 Grid with Ferrari & Aston Martin Die-Casts
Open-Ended Exploration Toys
Melissa & Doug Entered Toy Industry Hall of Fame
Sci-Fi Skincare Vessels
SpoiledChild x Jeremy Scott Launched a Rocket-Shaped Collectible
Legendary Baseball Player T-Shirts
HOMAGE Commemorates Mickey Mantle with a Legendary Tee
AI-Powered Collectible Figurines
Personality-Packed HeyMates are Made for Modern Kidults
1930s-Inspired Hand-Built Automobiles
Iconic Auto Sports Reinterprets a 1930s Ford Car
Hypercar Block Puzzle Sets
Aston Martin and LEGO Present a Valkyrie Set
AI-Powered Racing Systems
Carrera HYBRID Ushers in a New Era of Slot Car Racing
Opulent Arcade Culture Vehicles
The Rolls-Royce Black Badge Ghost Gamer Has 8-Bit Details
Expansive Action Character Toys
Blokees Debuts Its Range in Toy Fair New York 2026
Festive Memory-Making Toys
Slumberkins' Yeti to Shine Helps Kids Embrace New Holiday Traditions
Race-Inspired Puzzle Collections
LEGO and Formula 1 Launch a New Build the Thrill Series
Toy Car-Inspired Fashion Capsules
Hot Wheels and Maje Join Forces on a SS25 Collection
Stealth Racer Designs
Lamborghini F1 Concept Fuses Carbon Realism with Racing Aesthetics
DIY Home-Centric Intricate Toolkits
Lainy Hedaya Hoffstein Designs the TINKR Toolkit
Automotive Brand Decor Toys
The Rolls-Royce Cameo Toy Car is Made of High-End Materials
Nostalgic Blind Toy Series
The Teletubbies Say Hello Series Nods to Childhood Icons for Collectors
Doll-Themed Hockey Collections
CCM Hockey Joins Forces with Mattel's Barbie for a Co-Branded Line
Branded Creativity-Focused Workshops
The LEGO Group Unveils Its 2025 Creativity Workshop Series
Cutting-Edge Lighting Collections
Roll & Hill Presents its Latest Handcrafted Light Collection
Suicide Awareness Films
Heirlooms Short Film Shines Light on Suicide Bereavement and Hidden Grief
Mansion-Topped Surreal Hotels
Philippe Starck Introduces the Maison Heler Hotel with a Story
Auto-Inspired Online Marketplaces
Goodyear's The Vault is Sure to Excite Auto Enthusiasts
Formula 1 Driver Collections
The New Ferrari Collection Features Charles Leclerc
Seasonally Themed Magnetic Toys
MAGNA-TILES Introduces New Thematic Toys at Toy Fair 2026
Toy Brick Reimagined Trailers
LEGO Transforms the Wicked Movie into a Brickified Version
Retro Electric Concepts
The Stellar Reboot Imagines Hyundai’s 1980s Sedan for a Digital Future
Holiday Collector’s Puzzle
Gingerbread At-At Walker Captures Star Wars Nostalgia in Festive Form
Custom Headwear Holiday Campaigns
Lids' 'It’s Personal' Campaign Brings Heart to Holiday Gifting
Electric Off-Road Concepts
The Elevated Velocity Concept Previews Cadillac’s Off-Road EV Vision
Miniature Art Cars
Hot Wheels and Daniel Arsham Recreate the Artist’s Porsche 911 in Compact Form
Artistically Rendered One-Of-A-Kind Autos
FIAT Collaborated with Romero Britto on an Auto Design
Anime-Themed Collectible Vehicles
TOMY Company Launches a Set of Dragon Ball Toy Vehicles
Vibrant Creativity Campaigns
Crayola Debuts its 'Creative Acts of Color' Initiative
Collaboration Retailer Toy Ranges
The 7-Eleven x Hot Wheels® Collection is Limited-Edition
Inclusive Father's Day Treats
These Graeter’s Ice Cream Father's Day Treats Celebrate All Dads
Art-Focused Retail Capsules
Mattel and MoMA Partner to Craft a New Collaborative Collection
Anniversary-Celebrating Arty Skateboard Decks
DGK Founder Stevie Williams Marks a Career Milestone
Show Skit-Inspired Puzzle Sets
A New LEGO Design Reflect an Iconic Mr. Bean Skit
Celebratory Photo Collections
Sonic Editions Honors Black Icons with an Exclusive Photo Collection
Skateboarding Heritage Collection
United Through Skateboarding Honors Atiba Jefferson’s Creativity
Retro-Inspired Collaborative Fashion
Ford and Siegelman Stable Design the Horse Power Collection
Surf and Track Hatchbacks
MINI and Deus Ex Machina Unveil Bold Surf and Racing Concept Cars
Bespoke Car Art
Heritage Customs X Henk Schiffmacher Create a Tattoo-Inspired Land Rover Defender
Compact Supercar Puzzle Models
CaDA Audi R8 Sets a New Standard in Brick-Built Licensed Replicas
Travel-Ready Racing Toys
Compact Flat 2 Fast Card Racers Launch from Flat
Accessory Adorned Caps
Simone Giertz's Patch Cap Turns One's Head into a Mobile Organizer
Race-Honoring Donut Collections
The Pinkbox Doughnuts Formula One Range Features Four Treats
Lifted F1 Concept Vehicles
Pascal Eggert Introduced a New Offroad Racer Concept
Designer-Led Crafting Kits
Michaels Launches the All-New Jonathan Adler Collection
Limited Racing Models
Amalgam Collection’s Honda RA272 Scale Car Delivers Extreme Detail
Ultra-Nostalgic Toy Acquisitions
ArtCreativity Acquires the Wooly Willy Brand from PlayMonster
Limited-Run Designer Mustangs
Ford Launches Mustang Troy Lee Designs Signature Edition
Sci-Fi-Inspired Toy Lines
Jazwares Partners with Netflix to Release a Stranger Things Capsule
Toy Brick-Made Festive Trailers
LEGO Presents the Hallmark-Style Herding Home for the Holiday
Race‑inspired Tracker Trays
The Race Track Desk Organizer Concept Redefines Workspace Order
Imaginative Children's Holiday Campaigns
Aretto and Hamleys Partner on an Engaging Campaign
Revolutionized Automotive Customization
Bentley's Bespoke Studio Mulliner Pushes Personalization
Artful Hosting Pieces
The Modern Entertaining Barware Collection is Crafted for Gatherings
Jet-Age Racing Revivals
BMW’s 328 Hommage is Lightweight with 1930s Racing Heritage
Board Game Car Collectibles
The Pass N Go 1:64 Unites Monopoly Nostalgia with Hot Wheels Design
Delectable Career-Themed Ice Pops
Happy Pops Launches the Barbie Career Collection