Brand History - Matchbox Collectors Forum
Oct 2, 1992 · Matchbox Toys” and by October of that year he had found one in “Tyco Toys” 1992 – 1997 : Tyco Toys 2 October 1992 was the day Tyco Toys took ownership of Universal Toys, and thus now owned the Matchbox brand name amongst others.
Minature Box Types - Matchbox Collectors Forum
Brand History; Miniatures. Yearly Lists. 1953 – 1969 : Matchbox Series; 1970 – 1979 : Matchbox Superfast; 1980 – 1998 : Matchbox 1–75 Series; 1999 – now : Matchbox Miniatures; Multi Packs. 3 Packs; 5 Packs; 9/10 Packs; 20 Packs; Battle Kings; Hitch N Haul; Launcher Packs; Play Sets; Twin Packs; Special Collections; Box Types; Wheel ...
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Matchbox Series - Matchbox Collectors Forum
The 1-75 series began in 1953 when Jack Odell’s daughter was told by her teacher that she was only allowed to bring a toy to school provided it would fit inside a matchbox, Jack made her a scaled down brass model of the 1947 Lesney large scale road roller, She took the roller to school where the other children saw it and they all wanted one.
75 Challenge - Matchbox Collectors Forum
In 1997 Tyco Toys the owners of the Matchbox brand at the time released this range of gold painted models taken from the 1996 & 1997 range. Each model was limited to just 10,000 models as this sub series was in response to the Hot Wheels Treasure Hunt …
Special Collections - Matchbox Collectors Forum
From time to time the owners of the Matchbox brand would release special collections of miniatures in addition to the normal yearly basic range. These collections are listed below : 60th Anniversary Cards 60th Anniversary Models 75 Challenge Across America (50th Birthday Series) Around the World Best of British Best of International Best of Matchbox […]
Miniatures Archives - Page 5 of 120 - Matchbox Collectors Forum
2021 saw the Matchbox brand incorporated in the Mattel Creations concept. This is a direct to market offer with highly detailed models available only via the Mattel website. Each highly detailed model came presented in its own individually designed diorama and plastic case.
Coca Cola Series - Matchbox Collectors Forum
Starting in 1998 there were several sub-series of vehicles all utilising the Coca-Cola brand as a theme. Some of these were released under the banner of Matchbox Collectibles in a premiere fashion whilst others were in a specially coloured window box and were more like the mainline series. Premiere Coca-Cola series #01 (1998) Model […]
Thanks - Matchbox Collectors Forum
Matchbox Memories – This is a great site specialising in Models of Yesteryear, the information compiled by Mick Flack a renowned collector from Australia Matchbox 1-75.co.uk – This site is run by a good friend Keith D’Souza and concentrates on …
Where it all began - Matchbox Collectors Forum Blog
May 26, 2021 · Just for something different I thought I might take a look back at where it all started for Matchbox, not the story of how or why the company began but the first models made under the Matchbox brand, just so we can see how far they have come in 65+ years, now most if not all collectors know the story of how and why it began but for those that ...