The Matchbox die cast range was introduced to the UK by Lesney Products in 1953. The product took the name ‘Matchbox’ because their original models were packed in boxes similar in size and style to boxes of matches sold at the time. In addition to their die-cast vehicle lines Matchbox produced a wide range of toys and established itself as a hugely popular brand around the world.
Matchbox various die cast. 1970s. France.
Die Cast Vehicles
Matchbox Super 6. 1976. US.
Matchbox 1967/8. France. ‘Models of the Month’.
Denmark. 1967.
Denmark. 1976. Image by Jaltesorensen.
Denmark. Anders. 1976.
Battle Kings. 1970s. France.
Sea Kings. 1970s. France.
Sky- Busters. 1973. France.
UK. Victor. 1975.
UK. Hamleys Catalogue. 1983.
Matchbox Burnin’ Key Cars special offer Collector’s Showcase. UK. Eagle. 1983.
UK. Spider-Man and Hulk Match Up. 1981.
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- France. Pif Gadget. 1985.
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- France. Pif Gadget. 1985.
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- France. Pif Gadget. 1985.
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- France. 1985.
France. Pif Gadget. 1980.
Model Kits
Denmark. 1980.
Denmark. Anders. 1981.
UK. Victor. 1973.
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- Hurricane MK I. 1975
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- Models and Kits
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- Military Kits
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- Aircraft Kits
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- Aircraft Kits
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- Spitfire. 1975
Track Racing
Matchbox Scorpions. 1970s. France.
France. 1970s.
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- 1970s. France.
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- 1970s. France.
France. Pif Gadget. 1979.
Denmark. Anders. 1979.
France. Pif Gadget. 1978.
Other Matchbox Toys
Linkits. France. Pif Gadget. 1985.
E.T. The Extra-terrestrial. France. Pif Gadget. 1983.
Golden Quest. UK. Eagle. 1984.
ABBA dolls. Denmark. 1978.
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