GT347 0 Posted July 26, 2011 Elliot Handler provided countless hours of joy to young men and women around the world. He is one half of the team that founded the Mattel toy company in 1945. Elliot, along with his wife Ruth and Mattel co-founder Harold Matson, established a business that's now a multi-billion dollar company employing over 30,000 people.Elliot and Ruth (pictured together at right) created toys that are cherished by millions. Ruth is credited with bringing the Barbie lineup to life, while Elliot built Hot Wheels so that boys would also have a toy of their own.Elliot Handler was born in Chicago, Illinois on April 9, 1916. His wife Ruth passed away on April 27, 2002. Elliot passed away on Thursday at the age of 95.Our condolences go out to his family, and we'd just like to thank Handler for all the happy memories. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
darthvader 0 Posted July 26, 2011 21 July will be a date to remember for collectors.RIP man..u gave me such a great exp with it.totally unspokeable.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
zoomckng 0 Posted July 26, 2011 RIP mr. hot wheels. thanks for the toys Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sinclair 0 Posted July 26, 2011 RIP to the great man. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildspirit 0 Posted July 26, 2011 His and hers legacy will live for thousand years. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
thefuhrer 0 Posted July 26, 2011 SALUTE....i guess if u r young at heart all the way, u'll end up with a very old body... what a joy to end such wonderful life Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hassan 0 Posted July 27, 2011 whoa.. so that hot mama is single again.... .... j.k...j.k.... RIP Father of hotwheels..... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
chee keng hong 0 Posted July 27, 2011 Mr. Hotwheels spirit going on!! and we all did help him in this!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
matbear82 0 Posted July 27, 2011 terima kasih pakcik hotwheels kerana menceriakan kami dgn kereta2 kecik... n makcik barbie dolls sebab menjadikan fantasi hassan menjadi realiti... kami tabik hormat... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eight 0 Posted July 27, 2011 Condolence to his family... may he RIP... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildspirit 0 Posted July 27, 2011 matbear82 wrote:terima kasih pakcik hotwheels kerana menceriakan kami dgn kereta2 kecik... n makcik barbie dolls sebab menjadikan fantasi hassan menjadi realiti... kami tabik hormat... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hwcars 0 Posted November 19, 2011 My utmost respect and salute to this man - Elliot Handler ! R.I.P Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Muhammad Daniel 0 Posted February 10, 2012 all hail to you man Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
