MATCHBOX CARS
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Matchbox Super Kings K-7
Racing Car Transporter set made from 1973 to 1978 (this version).
Features a slide out loading ramp and gull-wing cab doors. Comes with no.34, Formula 1.
Setup a scene of my childhood matchbox cars with one of my pictures of the Merced River and El Capitan in the background.
"The Grumman LLV, Long Life Vehicle, is a custom built mail delivery truck manufactured between 1986 and 1994 for the United States Postal Service and Canada Post.
Designed for a 24 year lifespan, many units remained in active duty for nearly 40 years".
Despite being an unlicensed casting which they call an MBX Service Truck, this casting has been in production on and off since 2000 accumulating 13 separate releases including this brand new 2026 Case M recolour. With its small size and plastic body its fate could have been that of a peg warmer but that licensed UPS livery has ensured it is proving just as popular with collectors as the previous Express Delivery.
Mint and boxed.
Matchbox number 29 - Racing Mini from 1971.
(In the background the Matchbox Super Kings K7 Racing Car Transporter from between 1973 and 1978.)
Matchbox Super Kings K-7
Racing Car Transporter set made from 1973 to 1978 (this version).
Features a slide out loading ramp and gull-wing cab doors. Comes with no.34, Formula 1.
I keep picking these up at toyfairs for 50p but usually £1 . These are complete with blades but I do have a similar amount with out .
And two of the rarer with grey plastic wheels .
Matchbox King Size K-3 - Massey Ferguson Tractor and Farm Trailer - 1970
It still has some mud on it from its last time out. The trailer hitch was missing but it was fairly easy to make a reasonable facsimile from a wire paper clip.
Matchbox Super Kings K-7
Racing Car Transporter set made from 1973 to 1978 (this version).
Features a slide out loading ramp and gull-wing cab doors. Comes with no.34, Formula 1.
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
Obviously having not seen the actual movie yet, and probably unlikely to ever do unless its shown on another channel other than Apple TV, I can't say what role each of the associated diecasts actually play. Does Matchbox The Movie actually feature a 1986 Ford F-150 finished in white with maroon striping?
I've absolutely no idea but who cares when a model looks as crisp and square cut as this and featuring such a tiny yet precisely printed front FORD badge.
Part of a themed assortment not available in the UK at the time of writing though may well get put into a case of normal basic mainline singles.
Mint and boxed.
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.
Matchbox Lincoln Continentals, centre from the 2026 series, left and right earlier Matchbox versions with plain and Superfast wheels. Another example of revisiting the back catalogue like the Unimog 406 and the Mercedes 230SL.
In theory, the smooth availability of successive Matchbox basic mainline assortments has noticeably improved since 2025 here in the UK and yet ironically not in my area. Case C which first appeared back in December 2025 is still hanging on the pegs of my nearest Poundlands and The Entertainer despite newer mixes appearing at these stores elsewhere!
Another trip out of my vicinity revealed a decent amount of Case H and meant I could finally get my hands on this brand new 1963 Unimog 406. After a long line of more recent Unimog vehicles its fantastic to see this classic back in miniature.
Its charm personified with its delicate levels of front and side detailing, factory ride height and a body made of metal. Without a doubt my favourite casting from this batch.
Found at a Tesco.
Mint and boxed.
Original Matchbox Unimog 406 made in England, two colours of pre-Superfast, and one Superfast. At the back is the 2026 new version.
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
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 - 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)
The Maserati GranTurismo Folgore is their first all electric sports coupe combining luxury grand touring with a tri-motor electric powertrain and blistering acceleration from 0-60 in 2.7 seconds!
With prices starting at nearly 180,000 Pounds its no surprise i've not actually ever seen one in the flesh.
Thankfully Matchbox produce one for their Moving Parts series which first appeared in 2025 and is now enjoying its first follow up recolour. And what a gorgeous colour it is, a metallic red with hints of copper gives it a truly lustrous finish and for me is its most flattering colour so far.
Mint and boxed.
There has been a LOT to love regarding the large amount of diecasts recently donated to my collection thanks to a good friend disposing of his childhood toys. Loads of gaps now filled and mainly all in very presentable condition.
This beast probably goes straight to the top of the list though, the Matchbox Superkings Dodge Kew Fargo Truck with Articulated Horse Van is just a thing of beauty. A vision of 1960's modernism with its then current bonneted truck and a large sized trailer complete with domed viewing platform.
First introduced in 1967 its an extremely substantial piece in an era when all metal diecasts were the norm and full of features such as multi-opening doors and removable rubber tyres.
In virtually mint but unboxed condition.