1868: Founded as the Novelty Iron Works by Edward H. and Charles Morgan in 1868, conducted business in two small buildings with a staff of ten people. 1874: The company expanded and erected a larger structure...
HOT WHEELS: 1968 - Present The intent of this guide is not to provide you with specific values but to assist you in your overall collection efforts. This guide will briefly discuss variations, a sampling of...
ZOWEES With the success of Hot Wheels, Mattel introduced a new line of minature cars in a 1972 promotion with the Shell Oil Company. These cars are about half the size of a Hot Wheels car. Later on in 1972,...
JOE OTT MANUFACTURING The model airplane designer and kit manufacturer, Joseph S. Ott (Joe Ott) was born in 1900 and died at the age of 86. His birthdate is sort of important as you'll learn in the next...
MATTEL TOYS 1960 - 1969 1960 Mattel Becomes a publicly owned company. Barbie #4 with Ponytail and Swimsuit is offered. Game Lie Detector is also offered. 1961 Ken Doll is introduced as Barbie's one and only...
Small Shots - 1971 Speediest Kids On Wheels Small Shots were made from 1971 to 1973. With Hot Wheels being such a huge success, Mattel attempted to expand it's toys with Small Shots to attract girls as well....
Small Shots - 1972 1973 Speediest Kids On Wheels This guide is a continuation of the 1971 guide . Due to photo limitations the Small Shots Guide is listed as two guides. In 1972 four models were added to the...
THE YELLOW JACKET WASP The Following Is Based On My Own Experience THE OBSERVATION: August 26, 2008 While working in my woodshop, I noticed a couple wasps flying around. I turned the bandsaw off to swat them...
James J. Hill House For those of you who have an interest and appreciation for architecture and history, the St. Paul area near and along Summit Ave is a must. Summit Avenue is considered the longest intact...