“Today, we make history as the Postal Service and our partners at Mattel are celebrating the 50th anniversary of Hot Wheels with these dynamic stamps showcasing the iconic toys that were a part of my childhood and that of my children,” said USPS Marketing Vice President Steve Monteith, who served as the dedicating official. “These miniature works of art truly capture the thrill and excitement of these legendary vehicles and now will speed their way as Forever stamps on millions of cards and letters.”
The Hot Wheels cars depicted are:
Top row (left to right):
- • The aptly named Purple Passion (1990), a super sleek metallic purple and green model. The car remains a favorite of collectors.
- • Equipped with a roof-mounted rocket, the Rocket-Bye-Baby (1971) is one of the most aggressive racers in Hot Wheels history.
- • Perfect for Halloween, the spooky Rigor Motor (1994) is a coffin-shaped hot rod that is powered by a huge engine adorned with two skulls.
- • A spectacularly powerful version of a classic muscle car, the Rodger Dodger (1974) has a giant engine bursting out of its hood.
- • With a twin turbo V6 hybrid engine and wide front air intakes built to look like a predatory fish, the Mach Speeder (2018) is a true 21st-century racer.
Bottom row (left to right):
- • The Twin Mill (1969) is one of the most iconic Hot Wheels cars of all-time. The speed machine features dual big-block engines.
- • The distinctive Bone Shaker (2006) is a hot rod with a fierce-looking skull for a grille. The car has a massive short-block engine made to rattle your bones.
- • The HW40 (2008), a car introduced to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Hot Wheels, features a jet turbine engine. The space-age vehicle features a futuristic glass hood.
- • The original surfboard-toting Deora (1968) was included in the first Hot Wheels line. The souped up Deora II, showcased on the stamp, came out in 2000.
- • The Sharkruiser (1987) is a carnivore on wheels. The completely unique design features fins, a tail, a sharp-toothed grille and a roaring V8 engine.
- William J. Gicker was the project’s art director. Greg Breeding designed the stamps.
In two days, the U.S. Postal Service will dedicate the brand new Hot Wheels Forever® Stamps. Pre-order yours today to commemorate 50 years of Hot Wheels!#HotWheels50 #HotWheelsStamps— U.S. Postal Service (@USPS) September 27, 2018
Presentation of colors at the #HotWheelsStamps event at Texas Motor Speedway. pic.twitter.com/idALcULY5B— Polly Gibbs (@PollyUSPS) September 29, 2018
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🏎️🔥Make V-ROOOOM! @USPS and @Mattel are leading the way with iconic Hot Wheels cars on stamps! More on https://t.co/FtMx5l9cw2#stamps #philately #HotWheelsStamps pic.twitter.com/tAKWz3BhBT
— American Philatelic Society (@APS_stamps) August 15, 2018
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