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For most Matchbox collectors this 1940 Dodge V-Series Truck is a new casting as it only briefly appeared for the US only Dodge series a few years ago and then disappeared. It finally gets its basic mainline debut in this years Case K assortment and is already proving popular.
A crisply cast metal body sits atop a plastic base which includes the load bed, running boards and front headlights and is a fair compromise for the low price point its expected to be sold at in various countries. Tampo detailing is limited to the front only but overall its a casting worth waiting for.
Found recently at The Entertainer.
Mint and boxed.
Matchbox - Farm Combine Harvester
* 1967: Red Claas Combine Harvester
* 1978: Red Combine Harvester
* 2000: Green Combine Harvester
* 1999: Blue Combine Harvester
My old college roommate this week gave me a box of Matchbox cars that he had when he was a kid. This Lotus F1 car and a couple of others like it were in the mix.
A couple more from recent toy fairs - both from rummage / tat boxes for £1. and the silver/yellow example even had its cover.
The red/black item has at sometime gained a load I assume when it was repainted .
Matchbox - Farm Combine Harvester
1967: Red Claas Combine Harvester
1978: Red Combine Harvester
1989: Yellow Combine Harvester
1999: Blue Combine Harvester
2000: Green Combine Harvester
The Matchbox 1960 Chevrolet El Camino is definitely modern Matchbox at its very best even if the subject matter isn't particularly relevant to many collectors outside of the U.S. Delicately crisp in execution and detailing and now gets this beautiful new recolour for 2023.
One of several found recently in a French Action store.
Mint and boxed.
First seen last year in silver as part of the American Convertibles set which didn't officially come to the UK the Matchbox 1963 Chevrolet Corvette finally hits the basic mainline. Debuting in this years Case J which has yet to appear here it does thankfully carry forward into K which has begun to show up in various UK retailers such as The Entertainer where I found this example.
A distinct lack of chrome reminds you of its toy car status though not enough to take off the overall shine of this casting which manages to remain factory stock in appearance with limited amounts of detailing front and rear.
Mint and boxed.
Matchbox - BP Trucks
Dodge Wreck Truck (1965), Petrol Tanker (1965), Leyland Tanker Tanker (1968), Alvis Slalwart (1966), Routemaster Bus "BP visco-static BP" (1967), and Routemaster Bus "BP LONGLIFE BP" (1966)
Matchbox plastic 'Sales & Service Station' with Esso branding and AA and RAC accreditation. I've had this since it was new, so the damage to the clock and the rear edge of the upper floor are down to me!
Show here with various Matchbox diecast vehicles. All except the Esso tow truck, which is much too late really, are from my unboxed selection as they were handy as props.
The same garage was later issued in white and green as a BP station.
I liked the idea of decorating matchboxes with polymer clay, so I made more pieces, this time with different patterns.
The background too, of course.
6x11cm
Matchbox covered in felt and fabric with hand embroidery around the edges. Filled with colourful buttons!
The Camden Harbor Inn is a four star boutique hotel in Camden, ME. I attended a company training session here in the early 1980's. They probably do no longer offer matches to their clients. Camden is a very popular summer destination in mid-coast Maine. HMM
Brand: Matchbox
Series: 2025 MBX Retro II - 5 pack 1/5
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Base: plastic - © Mattel
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Country of manufacture: Thailand
Place/date of purchase: Wal-Mart 2025
Condition: Minty fresh 10/10
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Matchbox Mercedes-Benz W113 230SL models. Centre is the new model for 2024, Left and right are original Lesney versions. On the Superfast box Mercedes-Benz has become Mercedes.