EPISODE · Dec 8, 2025 · 33 MIN
Under the Hood with Hot Wheels: Eric Ostendorff of Inventoy
from The Playground Podcast · host Chris Byrne
Eric Ostendorff spent more than 30 years at Mattel where he invented and protyped Hot Wheels sets and electromechanical products, earning more than 50 patents for his creative endeavors. Eric is a true industry veteran with the stories to prove it, and it was a pleasure to hear some of them—and share them with all of you. After you listen, come back and check out these links he refers to: HW prototype set. It's still sold!Modified Fireball set. Letterman Year 1: Letterman year 2:
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