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What was new in 2005?
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Collectors Club Newsletter Vol 8 No 4
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DEC 30, 2006 [Top]
Volume 8 No. 4 has been added to the Matchbox Collectors Club Newsletters page.
It has an interesting article on the London Bus as a model in the Matchbox line.
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1966/67 Cardboard Dealer Display
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DEC 28, 2006 [Top]
Not nearly finished out is my 1966/67 Cardboard Dealer Display.
I'm about halfway done filling in all the open spaces. Watch for a final picture once it's completed.
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1968 Cardboard Dealer Display
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DEC 27, 2006 [Top]
Almost finished out is my 1968 BCM-1 Cardboard Dealer Display.
I have a 47C, 48C, and 74B due in within the week to fill in all the open spaces. Watch for a final
picture once it's completed.
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1963 & 1964 Dealer Price Lists
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DEC 26, 2006 [Top]
Found a 1963 Dealer Price List as well as a
Dealer Price List for 1964 but still no luck with the dealer catalog
itself. All in good time. Also, be sure to check out the EXTRA for
the 1963 page to see several interesting dealer displays, notably a pyramid stand of enamelled steel
that displays more than 120 models!!
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Collectors Club Newsletters
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DEC 21, 2006 [Top]
I've added a new section to the COLLECTORS CLUB QUESTIONAIRE for the
Matchbox Collectors Club Newsletters. This page provides an index of the quarterly
newsletters sent to everyone who belonged to the collectors club. I've started the section w/Volume 1,
No.s 1 & 2. I have No.s 1-4 for Volumes 2 through 13, spanning over 10 years of Matchbox collectors
information. So come back often to see what new newsletter I've loaded. Also, if you have a spare copy of
No.s 3 & 4 for volume 1, I'd be interested.
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Collectors Club Info
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NOV 28, 2006 [Top]
I've added a new page with scans of Membership Info for the Matchbox Collectors Club
including a welcome letter, official membership card and certificate. And of course have
filled them out so that I'm now a card carrying member.
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Models of the Month Ads
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OCT 5, 2006 [Top]
I've done some cleanup on the "MATCHBOX"®MODELS OF THE MONTH ADS pages
so that there is a better format and a nice picture of the actual model. If you haven't looked lately
be sure to browse all the MATCHBOX® ADVERTISEMENTS pages.
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New King Size Models
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SEP 21, 2006 [Top]
A variety of window boxed King Size models have been added to the
Accessories, Major Packs, and King Size page.
Check out the K7B Refuse Truck, the K8C Caterpillar Traxcavator, and the K12B Heavy Breakdown
Truck.
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08B Caterpillar Tractor
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SEP 21, 2006 [Top]
The hard to find 8A-1 Caterpillar Tractor and it's B3 box have been added to the
BOX TYPE "B" MUG SHOTS page.
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Script Box Tractor
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SEP 21, 2006 [Top]
The 4A-1 Massey Harris Tractor and it's script box have been added to the
BOX TYPE "A" MUG SHOTS page. Only one script box
left to acquire; the 1A Diesel Road Roller.
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Major Pack Combine
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SEP 20, 2006 [Top]
Major Pack #5A, the Massey Ferguson Combine Harvester, has been added to the
Accessories, Major Packs, and King Size page.
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2006 Collector Booklet
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SEP 20, 2006 [Top]
Ready for action, the 2006 Matchbox Collector Booklet
shows the complete line of 75 cars for road, city, and terrain. It includes checkboxes so you can
track each car as you get it. Be sure to check out the great new castings, particularly on catalog
pages 4 & 7!
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35th Anniversary Collection Display
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AUG 20, 2006 [Top]
Pictures of the entire collection of 77 models released in 2004 for the 35th anniversary of the
Matchbox Superfast line can be found on the
SUPERFAST 35th ANNIVERSARY page of the
Collection Displays section.
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DB-2, 1968 Counter Dispenser
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AUG 20, 2006 [Top]
Here is a very cool counter top dispenser first seen at the bottom of
page 5 of the 1968 Dealer Catalog. The DB-2 unit "holds 3 pieces each of
12 different numbers, and dispenses one at a time. Colorful and sturdy it measures only 13-1/4" high,
11-1/4" wide, and 8" deep. Comes complete with total of 6 dozen "MATCHBOX" Series. Refillable from
open stock." Retail price was $39.60, complete with 6 dozen Matchbox; I had to pay a bit more for mine!
Be sure to watch the 1968 DB-2 COUNTER DISPENSER page as I fill
it up with 6 dozen Matchbox, again for slightly more then $39.60.
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Pirate plastic road signs
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AUG 20, 2006 [Top]
Knockoffs of Accessory #4, Road Signs, were created in plastic and sold in 2 sets of 6, A & B, on cards
that said "MATCHBOX" SERIES, complete with a "Made in England" printed on the front. See these pirate
plastic road signs on the Extra Information page for the
MATCHBOX® Accessory 04A Road Signs, 1960.
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Superfast 35th Anniversary
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AUG 13, 2006 [Top]
Finally unboxed my last wave of 2004 35th Anniversary Superfast models and took pictures. So now you can see
all 77 models on my SuperFast 35th Anniversary Models pages,
including the two #44 Honda Elements and the two #24 Corvette C6s. Mattel has made great strides in the Superfast program
and this series was the pivotal first step. Watch the slide show
and see all 77 models.
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"B" Box Collection Display
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JUL 20, 2006 [Top]
With the new "East Wall" display case added as part of my toy room expansion I have reorganized
my BOX TYPE "B" COLLECTION DISPLAY into two cases; one for models in
box types B1 & B2 and another for models in box types B3, B4 & B5. You'll also notice some Matchbox
Accessory #2 Car Carriers, some Husky/Corgi Jr Car Carriers, and some Crescent open wheel racers in the
pictures of the displays. I'll try to get closeups of those posted at a later date.
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"C" Box Collection Display
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JUL 19, 2006 [Top]
With the new display case added as part of my toy room expansion I am now able to display
all of my BOX TYPE "C" COLLECTION DISPLAY in one case.
I currently have 63 different "C" boxes and need 18 more for a complete collection of all models that
came in a "C" box.
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Transitional Gift Sets
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JUL 18, 2006 [Top]
Pictures of the front and back of the 4 Transitional Gift Sets
released in 1970 have been added as a link on the
Accessories, Major Packs, and King Size page. Most of these sets
have some wear and tear to the cellophane but are still very nice collectibles.
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Toy Room Expands
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JUL 17, 2006 [Top]
I've added some more display cases to the east wall
of the ToyRoom. I've moved all the Matchbox "B" box and "C" box items into this set of cases as well
as some Impys, Lone Star and large Budgie models. Be sure to watch for additional individual pictures
of the these collections.
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More Dinkys
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JUL 17, 2006 [Top]
A few more pictures have been added to the Dinky Collectibles pages.
3 great vintage cars:
- 1946 Delayahe 145 Chapron
- Austin A40 GV4 10-CWT. Van
- 1969 Triumph Stag
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More Dinkys
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JUL 14, 2006 [Top]
Another page has been added to the Dinky Collectibles pages available
from the MISCELLANEOUS DIECAST index. Page 2 now includes some very odd
foreign autos such as an Austin Seven, the classic Citroen 2CV, and very odd Messerschmidt. There are a
total of 7 cars in this interesting series.
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Matchbox Collectibles
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JUL 14, 2006 [Top]
A new link has been added to the MISCELLANEOUS DIECAST index for the
Matchbox Collectibles items I've added to my collection.
First set of pictures are from the "Evolution of the 4x4" collection issued in 1999. I also have the
pickup truck series that I'll be adding soon.
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Misc Collection Display
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JUL 8, 2006 [Top]
A link to pictures of my current
Accessory, Major Pack, & King Size Displays has been
added to the Accessories, Major Packs, and King Size page. This is a new
aspect of my collection that I've recently expanded with some very nice examples.
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"D" Box Collection Display
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JUL 8, 2006 [Top]
Pictures of my current BOX TYPE "D" COLLECTION DISPLAY have been
loaded to the web site. Notice two things; all the 74As and a box that doesn't belong but is very, very
hard to find. Can you find it?
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New Pics
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JUL 8, 2006 [Top]
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2006 Superman 5-Car Packs
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JUL 7, 2006 [Top]
A link to the new page of pictures of the 2 five vehicle die-cast
Matchbox packs inspired by the hit movie, Superman Returns, can be found on the
1 to 75 Series page.
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Models of Yesteryear Print Set
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MAY 26, 2006 [Top]
A link to scans of the beautiful set of prints for 7 of the Models of Yesteryear cars from the late 60s have been
added to the Models of YesterYear page.
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Roadways
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MAY 23, 2006 [Top]
Scans of the 1A-1 and 3A-1 Roadway covers have been added to the
ROADWAYS section of the site. Just missing the 1B-1 roadway. My roadway collection
is framed and ready for pictures soon to be posted. You'll find the ROADWAYS link on the
Accessories, Major Packs, and King Size page.
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Matchbox Metal Figures
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APR 23, 2006 [Top]
Pictures of 5 of the 6 figures have been added to the
MATCHBOX METAL MINIATURE FIGURES page. Just missing the Tennis Player.
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2006 Convoys
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APR 23, 2006 [Top]
Pictures of the 4 new convoys for 2006 have been added to the CONVOYS page.
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New Pics
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MAY 1, 2006 [Top]
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New Pics
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APR 17, 2006 [Top]
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1955 Trade Catalog
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JAN 29, 2006 [Top]
Described by Robert Newson as the First Matchbox Catalog, this foldout sheet for
the trade from 1955 is really a neat piece of history. (See the HTML version of the original article
published in Model Collector Vol.10 no.4, April 1996 by clicking on the icon next
to the catalog title on the Dealer Catalogs page.)
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1969 Dealer Selector Chart
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JAN 28, 2006 [Top]
Have added images of the front and back of the 1969 Dealer Selector Chart
to the Dealer Catalogs page. Have also added a new page that shows
the front of the 1966 - 1969 Dealer Selector Charts
on one page for comparison.
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New Pics
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JAN 27, 2006 [Top]
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Misc Diecast Section
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JAN 27, 2006 [Top]
Another new section has been added to the
recently created MISCELLANEOUS DIECAST section.
(Remember, you get to it by clicking on the image at the bottom left corner of my home page.)
Some classic toys from the
Crescent Toy Company are pictured in this new section. Beautiful pieces.
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