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With the company’s new-found capabilities in producing very small toys, the Matchbox line of toy cars and trucks was born. One of the most important features of these tiny vehicles was the price.
It’s no wonder Hot Wheels thrived. In 1997, Mattel bought Matchbox. Most Matchbox cars are still modeled after stock makes ...
In addition to having one of the world’s largest collections of Matchbox toy vehicles and items — in later incarnations the company produced everything from Pee-wee Herman merchandise to ...
Discover the art of model-making with our engaging DIY tutorial! Transform a simple matchbox into an impressive timber truck, ...
There are no details of what the Matchbox movie will be, but based on the fact that the toy line is small die-cast cars and trucks, and the director of the movie is a former stuntman known for ...
Toy car maker Matchbox is making diecast models of electric vehicles as part of a drive towards a sustainable future. It's also using recycled materials.
Automakers of all types are going green and that even includes Matchbox. As part of their Drive Toward A Better Future initiative, all Matchbox die-cast cars, playsets and packaging will use 100% ...
Matchbox cars are icons of childhood, so it might surprise you that some of them are worth quite a bit of money. Here are five of the most valuable.
Checking in with the "well it's about time department," Matchbox Cars and the coloring book have officially been inducted into the National Toy Hall of Fame.
Maybe that’s just unavoidable; Matchbox toys have taken on various forms over the decades, from slot cars and large die-cast models to plastic kit and action figures, but there isn’t a solid ...