India, July 28 -- From Barbie to UNO, Mattel has given us some of the most iconic toys that have shaped our childhoods, bringing a breath of fresh air and nostalgia into our adult lives. One of the most iconic toys from the brand is Hot Wheels cars. In India, only those who grew up in the 90s will recall the period when Nestle Maggi provided free Hot Wheels! Over the years, Hot Wheels has had some iconic and surprising collaborations, many being collector favourites that have become more expensive than real four-wheelers. So, we are looking at some of the best Hot Wheels collaborations of all time.

Mattel co-founder Elliot Handler came up with the idea of Hot Wheels to compete with Matchbox toy cars. And over time, Hot Wheels became more...