Hot Wheels Australia - Mattel Die-Cast Toy Cars and Track Sets
Hot Wheels is a die-cast toy car brand produced by Mattel, first introduced on 18 May 1968. Hot Wheels cars are produced in 1:64 scale and are known for their fantasy-inspired vehicle designs including flame decals, racing themes and stylised car bodies. The brand introduced the orange track system in 1968 that remains standard in Hot Wheels racing sets. Hot Wheels has produced over 6 billion cars since 1968, making it the most popular die-cast toy car brand globally. The brand produces hundreds of new car designs each year. Peekaboo Baby is an authorised Australian retailer for Hot Wheels. Free delivery applies to qualifying orders.
Hot Wheels cars and track sets are popular as birthday and Christmas gifts for children aged 3-12 who enjoy vehicle play. Browse Hot Wheels in the interactive toys category at Peekaboo Baby.
Hot Wheels product range
Hot Wheels produces individual die-cast cars (1:64 scale), track sets and playsets. Individual Hot Wheels cars are typically sold for approximately $3-5 each, making them accessible gifts individually or as sets of multiple cars. Track sets allow cars to race along orange plastic track sections, through loops, corkscrews and over jumps. The orange track is designed to be modular and expandable - track sections from different sets connect together. Special edition and collector Hot Wheels cars for adult collectors also exist. Check current Hot Wheels stock at Peekaboo Baby.
What to look for
1:64 scale consistency - All standard Hot Wheels cars share the 1:64 scale, so all cars fit all standard Hot Wheels tracks.
Orange modular track - Hot Wheels track is modular and expandable - sections from different sets connect together.
Age from 3 years - Designed from 3 years. Small car scale means young children should be supervised.
Official Mattel brand - Hot Wheels is one of Mattel's flagship toy brands since 1968.
Collector and play dual audience - Hot Wheels suits both children's play and adult collecting of special edition cars.
Hot Wheels - Frequently Asked Questions
Hot Wheels was introduced by Mattel on 18 May 1968. Over 6 billion Hot Wheels cars have been produced since 1968. The brand produces hundreds of new designs each year and remains the most popular die-cast toy car brand globally.
Hot Wheels cars are produced in 1:64 scale - each car is 1/64th the size of the real vehicle it represents. This consistent scale means all standard Hot Wheels cars fit all standard Hot Wheels orange tracks and playsets.
Yes. Free delivery on qualifying orders. Check current Hot Wheels stock at Peekaboo Baby. Orders dispatch from Melbourne.
Hot Wheels are designed from 3 years. The small 1:64 scale cars require children to have passed the mouthing/ingestion stage. Track sets with small components also require children from approximately 3 years.
Yes. Hot Wheels orange track sections are designed to be modular and compatible across different Hot Wheels track sets. Track sections from one set connect to track sections from another, allowing children to build longer and more complex race layouts by combining sets.
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