Tagged: Matchbox

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2022 Gathering is on!

Well its that time of year again, Christmas is almost here and its time to prepare yourself to register for next years Gathering of friends in Albuquerque. 20th Annual Matchbox Collectors International Gathering of...

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2022 has begun…

Christmas is almost here and the 2022 models have started to hit the shelves around the world! As most of us are preparing for the festivities ahead the lucky few collectors and lovers of...

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Do Mattel really care about Matchbox?

Having looked at a few new releases lately that are mostly plastic it makes you start to question the commitment of Mattel to the Matchbox brand.  As anyone who has followed the brand for...

Matchbox MB1074 : MBX Flatbed King 0

MB1074 : MBX Flatbed King

It really is depressing sometimes when you see casting after casting that has been cost reduced to such a degree that it is almost entirely made from plastic. The MBX Flatbed King is a...

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MB993 : Delivery Service Truck

This is one of those models that makes you want to scream NO.  What are they thinking at Mattel when they produce such garbage, for those that read this blog regularly you will know...

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MB1249 : MBX Mini Cargo Truck

As an ex Airline worker I really love this new generic, this is certainly something that you can see getting about airports and factories around the world and for me should certainly spark some...

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Where are the cars?

Not sure how well stocked shops are where you live but here in the UK purchasing new Matchbox is harder than it should be.  Its been months since the only store that is allowed...

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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...

Mattel Creations - Matchbox 62 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Coupe 0

’62 Mercedes-Benz 220 SE Coupe

So the 2nd of the new Mattel Creations models has been released and again it sold out rather quickly; although not as quick as the Routemaster.  This time it took a bit over an...