Who:

The U.S. Postal Service is calling all car enthusiasts to be part of a “hot” car event at USPS headquarters.

What:

Cool, real life-size (not the miniature versions we all grew up with) Hot Wheels cars and other classic vehicles will be on display.

When:

Saturday, April 6, 2019, 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. EDT

Where:

U.S. Postal Service Headquarters
475 L’Enfant Plaza, SW
Washington, D.C. 20260

Background:

In celebration of Hot Wheels’ 50th anniversary, the U.S. Postal Service issued a pane of 20 Forever stamps showcasing 10 of the most outrageous Hot Wheel car designs.

For the first time, Hot Wheels car designs graced the face of Forever stamps for fans of all ages to enjoy. Arranged in diagonal rows, the 20 stamps showcase photographer Len Rizzi’s images of 10 Hot Wheels cars — two of each design — speeding along a bright orange track.

Hot Wheels was born when Mattel co-founder Elliot Handler challenged his design team, which included a General Motors car designer and a rocket scientist, to create a toy car that was cooler and performed better than anything on the market. Mattel soon introduced its iconic orange tracks, which provided children unlimited ways to test out stunts and racing skills. The Hot Wheels toy line expanded rapidly. Since the inception of Hot Wheels, Mattel has produced thousands of varieties of cars. In 2011, Hot Wheels was inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame. Today, children and their parents still love racing the eye-poppin’, colorful, lightning-fast cars.

Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shop, by calling 800-STAMP24 (800-782-6724), by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide.

The Postal Service receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products and services to fund its operations.

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