Elliot Handler cofounder of Mattel and creator of Hot Wheels Brand dies at 95

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2011/07/23 12:07:26 (permalink)

Elliot Handler cofounder of Mattel and creator of Hot Wheels Brand dies at 95

sad news.  I loved hot wheels.  my wife still collects Barbies.
 
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    Re:Elliot Handler cofounder of Mattel and creator of Hot Wheels Brand dies at 95 2011/07/23 12:42:39 (permalink)
    My wife will not let me collect Barbies.

    I am limited to just looking.



    I didn't know of him... but it seems like he lived a good life and shared a lot of fun with countless people.


    best regards,
    mike



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    Re:Elliot Handler cofounder of Mattel and creator of Hot Wheels Brand dies at 95 2011/07/23 13:06:57 (permalink)
    Back when toys were toys.  RIP.

    Should auld acquaintance be forgot--hey, who the hell are you guys?  
     
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