# Illustrative Toy Car Publications The Hot Wheels Book Tracks the History of the Die-Cast Cars By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-05-31 | Life-Stages Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-book References: [hiconsumption](http://hiconsumption.com/2018/05/hot-wheels-coffee-table-book/) & [assouline](https://www.assouline.com/products/hot-wheels) The [Hot Wheels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-x-gucci-cadillac-seville) book has been announced by bookmaker [Assouline](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-coffee-table) as a new publication to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic [die-cast toy cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hot-wheels-and-daniel-arsham) to offer fans a way to track the history. The book is packed with ample information pertaining to the history of the company as well as interesting insights regarding sales; this includes info on the more than five billion units it has sold. The book contains 300 pages that are vibrantly detailed, while 200 illustrations have been integrated to highlight the most iconic creations from the brand. The Hot Wheels book is set to be available on June 1 in limited quantities and features a forward by racer Mario Andretti to further drive home the hotrod theme of the publication. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 36% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Life-Stages](https://www.trendhunter.com/life-stages) > [Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/toys) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Collectible Toy Books:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating publications that celebrate the histories and stories behind popular collectible toys. - **Iconic Brand Chronicles:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Publishing books that explore the evolution and impact of well-known brands and their products. - **Limited Edition Publications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Offering limited edition books that cater to the passionate fan bases of specific toy brands. ### Where This Applies - **Publishing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating visually appealing illustrations and detailed content to create engaging books about popular toy brands. - **Toy Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborating with publishers to create official books that enhance the storytelling and brand experiences for toy enthusiasts. - **Collectibles Market:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalizing on the demand for collectible toys by producing complementary publications that educate and entertain collectors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Board Game Car Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pass-n-go-164.md) - [Bold Racing Die-Casts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/2025-f1-grid.md) - [Ultra-Luxe Automotive Publications](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ferrari-endurance.md) - [Historic Automotive Art Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifacts.md) - [Beautiful Automotive Design Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/benecict-redrove-auto-photo-manual.md) - [Inclusive Braille Toy Cars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braille-car.md) - [Collaborative Toy Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hasbros-monopoly.md) - [Collaboration Retailer Toy Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/7eleven-x-hot-wheels-collection.md) - [Doll-Inspired Coffee Table Books](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/barbie-coffee-table.md)