MB767 : Quick Sander
If you are going to have a generic car in the lineup then why not this one? The Quick Sander was first introduced to the Matchbox basic range in 2009 and for me really...
Monthly Archive: September 2021
Regular Wheel Box Types
So the work has begun in earnest of capturing the information from Nick Jones Vintage British Diecasts page and the first task was to look at the box type information that Nick compiled. You...
All is not lost
As has been reported on the Facebook group for various reasons it looks like the website vintagebritishdiecast.co.uk will soon be no more. This is a big loss to the Matchbox collecting community and one...
MB670 : Jeep Hurricane
The Matchbox version of the Jeep Hurricane Concept vehicle was first released as a limited special giveaway by DCC-Jeep; they handed out their special commission at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit...
How to create decals
Do you restore old Matchbox? If you do then you will want to add some re-created decals or labels or some newly designed ones if you are customizing the Matchbox car you dug up...
MB72-B : SRN6 Hovercraft
Over the many years that Matchbox have been around there has always been some great non car vehicles in the lineup. Mattel have them today just as Lesney had them nearly 50 years ago....
MB750 : 2008 Lotus Evora
Way back in 2008 this superb casting first saw the light of day at that years London Motor Show where the model debut alongside the real 1:1 version Lotus Evora in a matching silver...
A classic Jag returns
After missing from the Matchbox lineup since 2018 we now see the return of the classic Jaguar E Type Coupe. Like the real thing this is a great casting and I am a big...
MB749 : Chevrolet Corvette ZR1
First released back in 2008 this Matchbox casting has seen 16 variations counting the most recent release as part of the MBX Exotics 5 Pack. But once again if you think you recognise the...
Take a closer look
Sometimes it pays to take a closer look when you see a new car. Lately there has been a lot of re-releases placed in the range; specifically in the multi packs. Now for the...