Die-cast toy
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A die-cast toy is a toy or a collectible model produced by using the die-casting method of putting molten lead, zinc alloy or plastic in a mold to produce a particular shape. Such toys are made of met
Typical early Dinky die-cast toy, with multiple parts and rubber tires, but early models had no glazed windows.
A die-cast biplane.
A Corvette C8.R 1:64 scale model by TrueScale Miniatures (MiniGT)
1:24 die-cast model of the Honda Valkyrie
Matchbox (brand)
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Matchbox is a toy brand introduced by Lesney Products in 1953, and is now owned by Mattel, Inc, which purchased the brand in 1997. The brand was given its name because the original die-cast "Matchbox"
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…difficult to find in good condition. The later high-purity Zamak alloy avoided this problem. Lesney began making die-cast toys in 1947. Their popular Matchbox 1–75 series was so named because there were always 75 different vehicles in the line, each packaged in a small box designed to look like those used for…
Speciality store for Matchbox collectibles in Berlin, Germany, 2015
A Lesney-era Matchbox "Ford Heavy Wreck Truck" in Esso livery
Models of Yesteryear no. 7: Mercer Raceabout
A Matchbox Ford Transit Supervan II, made in 1987–88