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The series # on the bottom of the car will tell you the year it was made. Printed price guides often provide a comprehensive list and visual record of Matchbox cars, even if values can become outdated with time. Charlie Mack of Matchbox USA publishes a monthly newsletter for members that includes the latest updates on "hot" cars and includes ads and contact information to a number of the finest Matchbox dealers. He also has published a price guide, "The Encyclopedia of Matchbox Toys," which is available in bookstores. Tom Larson is the author of "Warman's Matchbox Field Guide," one of the best guides on the subject. New editions are always coming, keeping the information up to date. It is available in bookstores and Amazon.com.
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Where can Matchbox car labels be found?
A Matchbox car can be identified by a label on the bottom of the car. Flip the car over and there will be the logo for Matchbox as well as the country of manufacture.
What is a matchbox?
A matchbox is a box that is made to store matches. A Matchbox car is a car that, when invented, was so small it would fit into a matchbox. Matchbox 20 got their name from the fact that most matchboxes come with 20 matches.
What year was the matchbox car toy invented?
1952 when Jack Odell made a small brass model of the Road Roller and puts it in a matchbox for his daughter to bring to school.
What year did matchbox come out?
Matchbox - song - was created in 1957.
How much does a matchbox car weight?
That depends on the kind of car it's a replica of. A Matchbox fire engine will weigh more than a Miata.
Where do you get matchbox car playmats?
Wal*Mart
What is the most expensive matchbox car in production?
opel
What is the scale of a matchbox car to a real car?
Unfortunately, Matchbox cars are all different scales. The cars are all made to a particular size (no more than 3"). Therefore, a larger car or truck would have to be scaled down more in order to fit the 3" Matchbox size requirement.
Where can a person get more information on the Matchbox Models available?
Information about the current Matchbox car models that are available can be found at the Mattel website as well as Matchbox Collectibles, Collectors Weekly and Entertainment Earth. A Matchbox checklist is available at Toy Nutz.
When was the last matchbox car sold in a display case?
1977
Matchbox car 75 Ferrari Berlinetta value?
€ 65,-
How much does a Matchbox toy car weigh?
A Matchbox toy car typically weighs around 1-2 ounces, depending on the specific model and materials used in its construction.
