Matchbox (brand)

Matchbox is a toy brand which got started in 1953. It is now owned by Mattel. The toys were sold in boxes similar to those in which matches were sold.

The brand made various toys, like action figures and toy vehicles such as model cars.

In May 1992, the company was sold to Tyco Toys. Five years later, Tyco was sold to Mattel. Matchbox was originally a competitor to Hot Wheels.

Matchbox (brand) Media

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  A 1953-55 Lesney-Matchbox Road Roller, one of the first toys to be produced under the Matchbox name

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  A Lesney-era Matchbox "Ford Heavy Wreck Truck" in Esso livery

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  Models of Yesteryear no. 7: Mercer Raceabout

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  A Matchbox Ford Transit Supervan II, made in 1987–88

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  Various 2020–2021 Matchbox 1-100 series models, (left to right: 2020 Honda e, 2018 LEVC TX, 2019 Subaru Forester, 2019 Big Banana Car)

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  A modern-day Matchbox Nissan Skyline, still in package

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  matchbox 1/72 scale model kit

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  F1 McLaren Powertrack slot car

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  3 versions of the same mid-1960s Matchbox Snow Trac toy, all designated#35, yet each a variation: While the model pictured in the middle has the words "Snow-Trac" cast into the sides, the first has plain-cast sides and "Snow-Trac" decals; the third version has plain sides and no brand badging

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  Bulgarian Matchbox model of a Lincoln Continental Mk. V