I sold all my YesterYear models sometime last year but recently have picked up some clean 1st release models unboxed. You can see pictures of those on my revised Models Of YesterYear page. Also, as of 12/31/03, I've added a few more models to the page. Almost a complete set!!

I've added extra info to the mugshots for the 18E Field Car and the 44B Rolls Royce.

Scans of box tops (and some bottoms) for model#s 31 - 42 have been added to the BOX TYPE "F" ILLUSTRATIONS pages.

Yes it's true, I've finally added a Moko script "A" type boxed item to my collection. Actually 2; the 6A Quarry Truck and the 2A Dumper. Only have a picture of the 6A for now but the 2A will be there soon. Also have a 5A London Bus box w/no bus; so if you have a spare mint loose model please let me know. You can see the 6A on the BOX TYPE "A" MUG SHOTS page.

• Box Type "C" Mug Shots: 29B-1 & 2 (note the subtle box differences)
• Box Type "E" Mug Shots: 56B-3 (HTF red variation!!)
• Loose Models: 50A-9
• Model and Box Variations: 42C/D w/HTF transitional!!

Covers for the 1970 Italian and Spanish Edition Collector Catalogs have been added to the Collector Catalogs page.

I have collected almost all the variations of the box type "F", most recently aquiring the 50C Kennel Truck box with no Superfast logo on the face. To further display the "F" boxes, I've added a new section to the web site, BOX TYPE "F" ILLUSTRATIONS showing the box top (and sometimes box bottom) illustrations. This page is accessed from my BOX TYPE "F" COLLECTION DISPLAY page. Only two more boxes to go; the elusive "22C Pontiac Grand Prix Sports Coupe", offered to me for $1200!!, and the less difficult to find "14E Iso Grifo w/Red "Superfast" logo". Wish me luck.

Be sure to check out the new pages for the front and back of the 1967 Selector Chart. I've also included an Extra Information page showing blow-ups of the images for the 1E, 2D, and 46C illustrations that clearly show pre-production models.

• Box Type "B" Mug Shots: 19A-1/2 (HTF White MGA!!)
• Box Type "C" Mug Shots: 11B-1, 14B-4
• Box Type "G" Mug Shots: 42D-1 (HTF transitional!!)
• Model and Box Variations: 06D, 15D/E, 19A, 35C

I've found some Hobby Shop Catalogs from the late 50's and early 60's that have some interesting early Matchbox displays. So far I've got the 1959 and 1961 catalogs on the page but keep an eye out for more as I've got a few more catalogs coming in. Be sure to notice the rare models on the 1961 display, a metallic green 23C (Bluebird Dauphine Trailer), a red/white 29B (Austin A55 Cambridge Sedan), and a tan 30B (Magiruz-Deutz 6 Wheel Crane Truck),

I've added extra info to the mugshots for several models to take you to a page of extra information for that model. Primarily you'll see pictures of the real cars found here and there on the web. For example check out the extra information page for the 19D & E Lotus Racing Car models.

• Box Type "B" Mug Shots: 12B-2, 29A-1, 65A-2
• Box Type "C" Mug Shots: 37B-1
• Box Type "G" Mug Shots: 50D-12

The cover for the 1961 U.S. Collector Catalog type 2 (blue page 3) has been added to the Collector Catalogs page.

I now have a complete set of 75 models for the "G" boxed cars in a nice MATCHBOX dealer wall display unit Also included is a case showing the corresponding boxes.

The LOOSE MODELS MUGSHOTS have been redone and include a rear view. New models include the 4B, 11A, and the 59A. BTW, if you have a loose box for available for any of these models, please email me.

Well I finally gave in and in addition to vintage Matchbox, Husky, Budgie, and Benbros, have started collecting Johnny Lightning® die cast models. The price is right and there are some interesting themes such as James Bond, Hollywood on Wheels, and military models. Be sure to check the new JOHNNY LIGHTNING section of my site featuring Playing Mantis® models and blisterpacks.

The hard to find transiational 44D, G.M.C. Refrigerator Truck in the regular wheels color has been added to the BOX TYPE "G" MUG SHOTS page.

A scan of the cover of the 1960 U.S. Collector's Catalog has been added to the COLLECTOR CATALOGS page. This catalog is the same as the U.K. Edition, also shown on the page, except that the "U.K.3d" is not on the cover and the U.S. price list is shown on the inside of the rear cover.

• Box Type "B" Mug Shots: 58A-1
• Box Type "D" Mug Shots: 38B-1, 71A-1 w/HTF box!
• Box Type "G" Mug Shots: 23E-6 (Orange VW Bus)

Here's a new feature that should add a lot of depth to the information on the site. I'll be adding Extra Information pages about some of the models displayed in the mugshots section to illustrate and describe some of the variations or unique features found about that model. The pages are accessable by clicking on the image next to the thumbnail of the model. The first two extra pages are for the 42B Studebaker Lark Wagonaire and the Pontiac Grand Prix Sports Coupe, SuperFast.

The 34D flat roofed Volkswagen Camper puzzle has been added to my collection. You can see it on the MATCHBOX Puzzle pages. Only one more puzzle left to complete the set; the 29C Fire Pumper!! Be sure to visit this page of the 1969 Dealer catalog to see the dealer display used to sell all 8 puzzles.

• Loose Models: 11A-5
• Box Type "B" Mug Shots: 27C-7, 47A-2
• Model and Box Variations: 10C, 34A

Didn't do a thing to the site!!

Finally, all my "D" boxed items are cataloged and pictured on the Box Type "D" Mug Shots pages. Next up are the "F" boxed items followed by the "E". Also be sure to check out the 58B w/silver plastic rollers!!

• Box Type "B" Mug Shots: 43A-3
• Box Type "C" Mug Shots: 33A-10
• Box Type "E" Mug Shots: 43B-4
• Box Type "F" Mug Shots: 33C-3 (HTF gold w/HTF box), 51C-1 (HTF white grill/base)
• Box Type "G" Mug Shots: 12E-1/3/5/10, 15E-4, 22D-1/2, 29D-1, 30D-2, 38D-1, 75C-2/4

Pages for the 1967 U.K. Edition Collector Catalog have been added to the Collector Catalogs page. Also included is a page of the illustrations from the catalog. Good stuff!!

• Box Type "E" Mug Shots: 47B-3/5/6, 65B-4 w/2 "E" type boxes

• Box Type "G" Mug Shots: 8F-2&3, 42D

Pages for the 1966 International Edition Collector Catalog have been added to the Collector Catalogs page.

A link to the 3 different types of back covers for the 1970 U.S. Collector Catalog has been added to the Collector Catalogs page. Click on the to see a picture and description of the differences.

• Model & Box Variations: 25A
• Box Type "B" Mug Shots: 25A-1/2, 28B-2, 61A-1 in 3 box styles
• Box Type "C" Mug Shots: 7B-1, 67A-1
• Box Type "D" Mug Shots: 27C
• Box Type "E" Mug Shots: 68B-4 (Rare Orange Body w/Yellow Shovel)
• Box Type "F" Mug Shots: 08F-1 (Rare White Superfast w/HTF "F" box)
• Box Type "G" Mug Shots: 17F-1 (Rare Red Cab Horse Box), 74C-5 (Rare Baron's of Beef)

I've reorganized my "B" boxed models into a tighter display. It will be a bad case of dominoes if one of the model on the top row falls off it's box!! Also have put my 1st series of "G" boxed cars in a nice MATCHBOX dealer wall display unit. Next is a case below showing the boxes...

More real car links have been added to this page. Be sure to look at the 36C and 56B to see some odd looking real cars. Also, check out the 46A picture I took during my trip to London this year.

A 1967 Ad announces that the nationwide "MATCHBOX" Collectors Club you've been waiting for is here! Check out all the goodies you could get for the annual 50 cent membership fee!!

The cover of a recently aquired 1965 German Edition Collector Catalog has been added to the Collector Catalogs page. Still looking for all 1962, 1964, and 1970 variations

• Box Type "G" Mug Shots: 4E, 5E, 10E-2, 19E, 27E, 33D, 45C, 50D, 53D, 58D-1 (Rare White Girder Truck!), 59D, 62D

Pages for the 1970 Japanese Edition Collector Catalog have been added to the Collector Catalogs page. A fun catalog, if you can read Japanese!! Also included is a link to a page of the illustrations from the 1970 catalog.

A 1958 Dealer Order Form has been added to the Dealers Catalogs page. Don't you wish you could get one of these orders filled today?

The 1971 Dealer Catalog that went out to the Lesney retailers has been added to the Dealers Catalogs page. The beginning of the end with the departure from what made the Matchbox models successful. Ever hear of see any of the junk toysets listed in the catalog???

The covers of all my 1969 2nd Edition Collector Catalogs have been added to the Collector Catalogs page. This includes some interesting items such as French and German catalogs. More to come soon with 1968 and 69.

The 1970 Dealer Catalog that went out to the Lesney retailers has been added to the Dealers Catalogs page. A lot of interesting pictures here as Lesney struggles to plan "catch-up" with HotWheels...

• Box Type "G" Mug Shots: 35C, 54c

The 1965 Dealer Catalog that went out to the Lesney retailers has been added to the Dealers Catalogs page. Be sure to check out this very colorful catalog.

• Loose Models: 33C (Gold Miura!!)
• Box Type "D" Mug Shots: 16B, 31B
• Box Type "G" Mug Shots: 57E, 69C, 73D, 74C
• Model and Box Variations: 3A, 38A, 55A, 75A

Pages for the 1959 U.S. 1st Edition Collector Catalog have been added to the Collector Catalogs page. Keep in mind this is a reproduction catalog, not an original.

The 1969 Dealer Catalog that went out to the Lesney retailers has been added to the Dealers Catalogs page.

A copy of the correspondence that went out to the Lesney distributors with the 1968 Dealer Catalog can be seen by clicking on the correspondence icon just next to the catalog title on the Dealers Catalogs page.

That's right, another page of Even More Ads have been added to the MATCHBOX® Advertisements page. Be sure to check out all the advertisement pages in that section!!

A new set of pages has been added to show the 1968 Dealer Catalog. This is a really neat piece of documentation of all the dealer displays and new products available in 1968. You can see that Matchbox is in it's prime and totally unaware of the impending doom that Hot Wheels will bring. Click on the catalog cover or the icon to see the pages. Also, the menus have been altered slightly to accomodate the new page but all the information is still here somewhere. Stay tuned as I've got the 69 and 70 dealer catalogs to add; see how Matchbox reacts to the Hot Wheels onslaught.

A new page has been created to show some of the illustrations in the 1966 U.S. catalog. You can access that page by clicking on the art palette icon in the catalog cover's box on the Collector Catalogs page.

The covers of all my 1965, 1966, and 1967 Collector Catalogs have been added to the Collector Catalogs page. This includes some interesting items such as French and German catalogs. More to come soon with 1968 and 69.

That's right, the scanner has been busy!! Pages for the 1964 French Edition Collector Catalog have been added to the Collector Catalogs page.

Pages for the 1961 U.K. Edition Collector Catalog have been added to the Collector Catalogs page.

A picture of the U.S. Edition of the 1969 Collector's Catalog has been added to the Collectors Catalogs page as well as a link to the pages of the catalog. Also included are some of the illustrations in the catalog. You can access that page by clicking on the art palette icon in the catalog cover's box.