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What was new in 2005?
Collectors Club Newsletter
Vol 8 No 4

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.

1966/67 Cardboard Dealer Display

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.

1968 Cardboard Dealer Display

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.

1963 & 1964 Dealer Price Lists

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!!

Collectors Club Newsletters

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.

Collectors Club Info

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.

Models of the Month Ads

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.

New King Size Models

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.

08B Caterpillar Tractor

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.

Script Box Tractor

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.

Major Pack Combine

SEP 20, 2006 [Top]
Major Pack #5A, the Massey Ferguson Combine Harvester, has been added to the Accessories, Major Packs, and King Size page.

2006 Collector Booklet

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!

35th Anniversary Collection Display

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.

DB-2, 1968 Counter Dispenser

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.

Pirate plastic road signs

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.

Superfast 35th Anniversary

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.

"B" Box Collection Display

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.

"C" Box Collection Display

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.

Transitional Gift Sets

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.

Toy Room Expands

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.

More Dinkys

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

More Dinkys

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.

Matchbox Collectibles

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.

Misc Collection Display

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.

"D" Box Collection Display

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?

New Pics

JUL 8, 2006 [Top]

2006 Superman 5-Car Packs

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.

Models of Yesteryear Print Set

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.

Roadways

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.

Matchbox Metal Figures

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.

2006 Convoys

APR 23, 2006 [Top]
Pictures of the 4 new convoys for 2006 have been added to the CONVOYS page.

New Pics

MAY 1, 2006 [Top]

New Pics

APR 17, 2006 [Top]

1955 Trade Catalog

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.)

1969 Dealer Selector Chart

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.

New Pics

JAN 27, 2006 [Top]

Misc Diecast Section

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.