Matchbox Cars In Original Boxes
Check out our matchbox vintage cars with the original box selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our vehicles shops. The inspiration behind Matchbox cars came from a school rule. Leslie and Rodney Smith started their toy company, Lesney Products, shortly after World War II, and tool and die maker Jack O'Dell joined them to make die-cast vehicles and other toys.
Their first toy was a road roller, but when O'Dell's daughter was told that only toys small enough to fit inside a matchbox could be brought to. Matchbox Moko Lesney Original Type B2 41a D type Jaguar Racing Car Empty Box VNM Source: eBay Matchbox cars were packaged in two ways, depending on the era. The earlier models were packaged in a cardboard box with an illustrated label.
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These boxes had a hinged lid that opened at one end, and the cars were inserted through a slot in the back. Later models were packaged in plastic bubble packs. Explore a wide range of our Original Matchbox Cars selection.
Find top brands, exclusive offers, and unbeatable prices on eBay. Shop now for fast shipping and easy returns! The original Matchbox cars were manufactured by Lesney Products. These Matchbox cars were diecast, meaning they were made by pouring molten metal into a reusable mold.
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The brand created traditional vehicles such as a road roller, cement mixer, and a double-decker London bus. In the late 60s, Lesney also began making King Size and Speed King toy cars. There was even a version of the Queen's.
Get the best deals for Vintage Matchbox Cars in Original Box at eBay.com. We have a great online selection at the lowest prices with Fast & Free shipping on many items! For collectors, vintage Matchbox cars in their original boxes are always more highly prized than loose ones. Another wrinkle to watch for is cars made from 1954 to 1960, whose boxes bear the phrase "A Moko Lesney Product.".
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What Are Matchbox Cars? Founded in 1953 by Lesney Products, Matchbox is a well-known toy brand. However, later in 1997, Mattel, Inc purchased the brand. Die-cast Matchbox toys first gained their name because they originally came packaged similarly to matches.
Over time, the brand expanded to include large-scale die-cast models. It appears that matchboxes switched to "blister packs" in the. Matchbox has a long and interesting history for the collector as it has changed hands many times with new and old series being introduced through the years.
Started in 1948 with small lie of different size toys the company changed in 1953 to producing their now famous line of 75 miniatures. Introduction For over 60 years, Matchbox has been the gold standard of die-cast toy cars. What began as a British entrepreneur's effort to make a toy that could fit inside a matchbox has become one of the world's most iconic toy brands.
And for collectors, rare Matchbox cars are the Holy Grail, with the most sought.
