Lesney's Matchbox® Toys


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The most popular die cast toys in the world, Matchbox metal vehicles took on a new look in 1969 with the introduction of the Superfast line, and this new edition documents them all. The diversity of these tiny toys is truly amazing. Written as a sequel to another popular volume, Lesney's Matchbox Toys, Regular Wheel Years, 1947-1969 (Schiffer, 1992), author Charlie Mack has compiled clear color illustrations of the toys and accurate text to identify all the variations in details which make each toy so recognisable and collectible today. This 3rd edition features an updated Price Guide that is helpful to collectors who search for elusive and rare models at today's swap meets, toy and antiques shows, or flea markets.




Lesney's Matchbox Toys


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Matchbox Toys


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Matchbox Toys


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Lesney's Matchbox Toys


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Matchbox die-cast metal vehicles took on a new look in 1969 with the introduction of the Superfast line. In this newly revised edition, Charlie Mack has compiled accurate text with clear color illustrations of the toys to identify all of the many variations.







Matchbox Toys


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Matchbox toys were ubiquitous items for children across the Western world. Originally labelled Christmas-cracker trash by retailers and shopkeepers, the small-scale 1-75 series soon began to see unprecedented worldwide sales in the 1950s. Smaller and cheaper than most of its competitors' toys, Matchbox models were also far more accurately modelled, but the company has nevertheless seen its own share of competition and challenging times over the years. In this beautifully illustrated book, Matchbox collector Nick Jones tells the story of Matchbox and its most famous toys, from the Coronation Coach to Hotwheels dragsters, and complements the story with beautiful, previously unpublished photographs.







Encyclopedia of Matchbox Toys


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Die cast Matchbox toys from 1947 to mid-2001 pictured in 2447 photos and listed, including their popular playsets, dolls, plastic kits, robots, and ephemera, all in one massive volume. The international scope of Matchbox toys is illustrated through catalogs, boxes, and labels on toys printed in a dozen languages. The updated price guide is useful.




Matchbox and Lledo Toys


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Miniature vehicle Matchbox toys and Lledo toys made from 1983 to 1987 are illustrated in color with comprehensive text identifying all variations, helpful background information and price guide.