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Matchbox toys were ubiquitous items for children across the Western world. Originally labelled Christmas-cracker trash by retailers and shopkeepers, the small-scale 1-75 series soon began to see unprecedented worldwide sales in the 1950s. Smaller and cheaper than most of its competitors’ toys, Matchbox models were also far more accurately modelled, but the company has nevertheless seen its own share of competition and challenging times over the years. In this beautifully illustrated book, Matchbox collector Nick Jones tells the story of Matchbox and its most famous toys, from the Coronation Coach to Hotwheels dragsters, and complements the story with beautiful, previously unpublished photographs.

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The Birth of Lesney 1947-56 The '1-75' Series Regular Wheels 1953-69 The '1-75' Series Superfast Issues 1969-83 Accessory Packs, Major Packs and the Kingsize Range The Models of Yesteryear Service Stations, Roadways and Catalogues The Final Days Further Reading and Other Information Index

Matchbox Toys

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    A Paperback / softback by Nick Jones

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      Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
      Published 20 October 2016
      ISBN-13 9781784420383
      978-1784420383
      ISBN-10 1784420387
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      Home & Garden Antiques, vintage and collectables Toys, games, dolls and models Travel & Transport Transport: general interest

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Matchbox toys were ubiquitous items for children across the Western world. Originally labelled Christmas-cracker trash by retailers and shopkeepers, the small-scale 1-75 series soon began to see unprecedented worldwide sales in the 1950s. Smaller and cheaper than most of its competitors’ toys, Matchbox models were also far more accurately modelled, but the company has nevertheless seen its own share of competition and challenging times over the years. In this beautifully illustrated book, Matchbox collector Nick Jones tells the story of Matchbox and its most famous toys, from the Coronation Coach to Hotwheels dragsters, and complements the story with beautiful, previously unpublished photographs.

      Table of Contents
      The Birth of Lesney 1947-56 The '1-75' Series Regular Wheels 1953-69 The '1-75' Series Superfast Issues 1969-83 Accessory Packs, Major Packs and the Kingsize Range The Models of Yesteryear Service Stations, Roadways and Catalogues The Final Days Further Reading and Other Information Index

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