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These were designs for cars, but wheels on trucks and other vehicles were often distinct from these patterns. Most of the models in Appendix 2 are number above 7147 and can be found with the 5 spoke wheel. Like Hot Wheels and Matchbox "Superfast", Playart cars had thin axle, fast spinning 'mag' wheels.
A 1953-55 Lesney-Matchbox Road Roller, one of the first toys to be produced under the Matchbox name. The Matchbox name originated in 1953 as a brand name of the British die-casting company Lesney Products, whose reputation was moulded by [2] John W. "Jack" Odell (1920–2007), [3] Leslie Charles Smith (1918–2005), [4] and Rodney Smith.
Cement Mixer (1948), later scaled down to become Matchbox no. 3 [note 1] Caterpillar Crawler (1948), later scaled down to become Matchbox no. 8; Caterpillar Bulldozer (1948), later scaled down to become Matchbox no. 18; Milk Float (1949), later scaled down to become Matchbox no. 7; this was the 1st toy made in Lesney's second factory at ...
During the 1960s Marx offered its Elegant Models, a collection of Matchbox-like 1930s to 1950s style race cars in red and yellow boxes. Also offered were airplanes, trucks, and, in the same series, metal animals boxed in a similar style. Some of the vehicles from this era were marketed under the Linemar or Collectoy names.
Fasten your seatbelts! On a brand-new episode of "Pawn Stars," one of the most valuable items we've ever seen on the show made its way into the shop. It was the single rarest and most valuable...
Majorette – French-owned maker of Matchbox-style toys, acquired Solido. Most models now made in Thailand. Mak's – Hong Kong producer of plastic cars and trucks [64] Make Up - Japanese maker of resin car models in 1:64, 1:43 and 1:18 scales. Mandarin – Matchbox sized cars made in Singapore. Mansory Collection – Mardave – British radio ...
Powertrack sets came in different sets featuring different cars and track type. In the UK this consisted of: . Powertrack PT-1000 – Grand Prix (Launched 1978); Set comprised: 1 x McLaren F1, 1 x Ferrari F1, 8 x 90 degree 9" Curve, 1 x 9" 6V Track Terminal, 1 x 9" Straight, 2 x 6" Straight. 6V 'Grandstand' Battery Box and 2 x Hand Controllers. 8 Crash Barriers, Sticker Sheet & Bridge supports.
Dump Trucks Over the years, a number of changes were made to the Peterbilt Dump Truck moldings. Following the release of the initial painted versions, production switched to pre-colored plastic and a small ridge appeared lengthways in the middle of the rear of the dump bed, where the tailgate rested when shut.