As a boy, Bruce Pascal reveled in testing the limits of his Hot Wheels. He might squeeze a firecracker into one of the miniature metal cars and set it off, or flatten one with a hammer to see whether ...

On a Saturday morning in the middle of December, a couple dozen people gathered at a largely empty Kmart store on Lake Street soon after the doors opened. As Christmas music played from the sound ...

Toys that were once just childhood amusements are emerging as real investment assets, albeit unpredictable ones. While access to online marketplaces has contributed to the rise in investing in toys, ...

At a crowded toy convention, Bruce Pascal delicately pulled a small plastic cylinder from his pocket. He popped the cap and out slid a 3-inch-long bundle swathed in bubble wrap. “I’m asking $35,000,” ...

The past and the future collide as Mattel unveils their newest exclusive Hot Wheels collectors set. The DeLorean is making a come back, and Mattel is capturing its glorious comeback with a nice ...

Hot Wheels, launched by Mattel in 1968, have turned out to be one of the world’s most successful toys. The miniature cars — engineered to roll fast, painted in flashy metallic colors and modeled after ...