Hot wheels is more than just hot cars

Yeah, those really cool Hot Wheels cars from Mattel are still around, as are the exciting array of razzle-dazzle tracks for these sleek and speedy vehicles to ride on. Today, though, the name Hot Wheels (and Barbie!) evokes a whole host of transportation images.

For instance, from the Bravo Sports Division comes Hot Wheels and Barbie Skateboards and Inline Skates. Hot Wheels Skateboards ($19.99) are 28" long and available in two designs: a vibrant green with bold, car graphics and a cool blue with skull and flame images. The Barbie version ($20.00), also 28" in length, is surfboard inspired and features Barbie graphics and a single kick-tail.

No less stylish--or fast!--are the Adjustable Inline Skates ($29.99), with two size ranges available for boys and girls: J10-J13 and 1-4. The skates have a lightweight polymer boot with nylon liner for comfort, PVC wheels, 608 ZB bearings, and dual-buckle closures. The "quick adjust" system allows the skate to grow with the wearers foot. An outside lever lets the boot adjust to different sizes easily--without the use of any tools.

Finally, for your youngsters' ultimate transportation pleasure, there is the Dynacraft Hot Wheels Foldable Aluminum Scooter ($39.99), which showcases rear fender foot brakes, comfortable foam grips, adjustable handlebars deluxe paint finish, and transparent high-density wheels.

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