Matchbox Toys : 1947 to 2003

by Dana Johnson

• ISBN13: 9781574323931
• ISBN10: 1574323938
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2004-05-01
• Publisher: Collector Books

Summary

Our fourth edition promises to be the most user-friendly Matchbox collector's guide ever produced. While most publications on this subject are organized by model number or year of introduction, this book is arranged alphabetically by model name and description. Well over a thousand photographs are included in this latest edition, with multiple variations pictured of selected models, all incorporated into a cohesive guide to early Lesney models, the Matchbox basic (1 - 75) series, Two-Packs, Matchbox Collectibles, 2004 values.

Table of Contents

Preface	p. 4
Dedication	p. 4
About the Author	p. 4
Introduction	p. 5
How to Use This Book	p. 5
Guide to Determining Values	p. 6
History of Matchbox Toys	p. 6
Guide to Values and Variations	p. 9
Early Lesney Toys	p. 9
Matchbox Miniatures Basic Series	p. 10
Including Roman Numeral Limited Editions
Super GT's and Neon Racers
40th Anniversary Commemoratives
Matchbox Originals
World Class
Select Class
Ultra Class
Premiere Collection
Inaugural Collection
Premiere First Editions
Show Stoppers
Matchbox Collectibles
White Rose Collectibles
ASAP and Color Comp promotional models
Roadblasters
Lightning Wheels
Laser Wheels
Matchbox Character Toys	p. 188
Including Disney
Popeye
Looney Tunes
Sesame Street
Star Car Collection
Accessory Packs	p. 189
Matchbox by Manufacturer Number	p. 189
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