The brand was given its name because the original die-cast "Matchbox" toys were sold in boxes similar to those in which matches were sold. [2 ] The brand grew to encompass a broad range of toys, including larger scale die-cast models…
The standard Matchbox models were illustrated in the 1969 Matchbox Collector's Catalogue International Edition (Second Edition) under the name Matchbox Series Nos. 1-75. The following models were available in the King Size range for 1969.
Seine überdurchschnittliche Bekanntheit verdankt das Fahrzeug der Firma Lesney Products & Co. Ltd., die unter der Marke Matchbox den RX-500 über ein Jahrzehnt lang in mehreren Spielzeugauto-Kollektionen führte. [3 ] Mazda stellte bei der…