Diecast restoration – Should you do it?
Over a week ago I talked about replacement parts for that restoration project you plan to undertake, I thought that maybe I should at least discuss whether or not you should even restore an...
Author: MCF
MB785 : ’71 Porsche 914
Model Details Brand Porsche Model 914 Matchbox Catalog Entry: MB785 Its been a long time since we have seen the Porsche 914 in the Matchbox range, its last outing was in 2017 in the...
New Future for Matchbox
Yesterday Mattel announced a new direction in the production of the little cars we all love. For some time now we have seen a few hybrid or EV type cars in the range as...
MB1190 : 2014 Nissan NV Van
Model Details Brand Nissan Model NV Van Matchbox Catalog Entry: MB1190 Another relatively new addition to the Matchbox range is this Nissan NV Van, first introduced in 2019 this issue is only its 3rd...
MB1045 : Speed Trapper
Model Details Brand: Matchbox Original Model: Speed Trapper Matchbox Catalog Entry: MB1045 Generic models are not popular with a lot of collectors, me personally I understand the need for them and in general are...
MB1091 : 2009 International eStar
Model Details Brand: International Model eStar Matchbox Catalog Entry: MB1091 What can you say about this one? For me its an uninspiring and boring design but that is not the fault of Mattel, that...
Thank You Heroes
At the beginning of 2020 the world was hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, a problem that would effect the entire planet. Mattel to their credit decided to raise funds by creating various toy releases...
MB423 : Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
Model Details Brand: Porsche Model: 911 Carrera Cabriolet Matchbox Catalog Entry: MB423 Dating back to its introduction in 1999 the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet is a classic sports car the every kid can recognise...
MB1167 : Mini Cooper Countryman
Model Details Brand: Mini Model: Countryman Matchbox Catalog Entry: MB1167 We are only just 4 months in to 2021 and already we have seen two variations of the MB1167 Mini Cooper Countryman. This is...
MB1169 : 1980 Mercedes-Benz W 123 Wagon
Model Details Brand Mercedes-Benz Model W123 Wagon Matchbox Catalog Entry: MB1169 Released as #53 in the 2021 basic range is the latest outing for the Mercedes W123 Wagon. A beautiful small scale version of...