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"
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
Hot Wheels
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Hot Wheels is an American media franchise and brand of scale model cars invented by Elliot Handler and introduced by his company Mattel on May 18, 1968. It was the primary competitor of Matchbox until
Matchbox (brand)
…Universal Toys in 1992. During the 1980s, Matchbox began using plastic and cardboard "blister packs" that were used by other die-cast toy brands such as Hot Wheels. By the 2000s, the box style packaging was re-introduced for the collectors' market, such as the 35th Anniversary of Superfast series in 2004, and the…
A 2013 Team Hot Wheels Chevy Camaro (not the GM Version)
An assortment of various Hot Wheels cars
A box full of Hot Wheels cars
The Treasure Hunt congratulatory message hidden behind the model inside the packaging