Encyclopedia of Matchbox Toys 1947-1996
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Book Description
It's all here! Fifty years of toys! The toys pictured and listed in this book represent the immense volume of items produced from 1947 when the Matchbox company was founded to 1996, including their popular diecast vehicles along with playsets, dolls, plastic kits, robots, and ephemera all in one massive volume-now in its second edition!
The international scope of Matchbox toys is illustrated through catalogs, boxes, and labels on toys printed in a dozen languages. Certain toys have been made for sale in specific countries or to promote specific companies or products. The numbering system on miniatures changed in 1982 when worldwide toys began different numbering systems. The result of all these variables is a fascinating and infinite variety of Matchbox toys.
About the Author
Author Charlie Mack started the Matchbox USA club in 1977 and has opened the Matchbox & Lesney Toy Museum in part of his home in Durham, Connecticut.
--This text refers to the
Paperback
edition.
Encyclopedia of Matchbox Toys 1947-1996,Charlie MacK,Schiffer Publishing,0764308661,Antiques & Collectibles,Antiques/Collectibles,General,Reference,Toys,Antiques & collectables: toys, games & models,Model cars & road vehicles
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