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Links > Matchbox related sites


Below are a list of some links that also provide further reference. The synopsis are there as an honest guide to the character of the site and the quality of information provided.

On the World Wide Web http://www.matchbox.com
  Matchbox Toys Official Site

Not the best site produced by Mattel, it has to be said, with the UK version being neglected somewhat, but look to the USA range of cars and trucks for the latest images of the 1-75 range.
 
On the World Wide Web http://www.mboxcommunity.com/forums/
  A Worldwide Meeting Place for Diecast Collectors of All Ages

This is an excellent point to answer all those obscure questions that you may have about the 1-75 range, BUT there are some drawbacks. Most of the focus is centred around the USA, and some of the topics are really for the hardcore anoraks. However, in saying that there is a very knowledgeable community out there, who can answer most of your questions.

The forums also cater for other manufacturers as well, so this is a great place to expand your knowledge of diecast.
 
On the World Wide Web http://www.mboxcommunity.com/cfalkens/index.html
 

Christian Falkensteiner's Matchbox Information Page

Christian is a knowledgeable historian of the Matchbox 1-75 range, and has a love affair with Citroen to boot. If you have a question, and if no one else can help, and if you can find him, maybe you can ask Christian a question (cue A-Team theme music)

 
On the World Wide Web http://www.htwm.de/~mroehr/MBX/mbx.htm
 

Michael's Matchbox® Page

German collector Michael Roehr's site, which has an excellent page on Matchbox boxes. Also contains a good section on the German releases during the Mattel reign.

 
On the World Wide Web http://www.matchboxmemories.com/
 

Matchbox Memories: The No.1 Site for Collector's of older Matchbox Toys

Mick Flack resides in Australia and is a keen collector of Matchbox Yesteryear models. The site has a comprehensive listing of Yesteryear Models and their spin-off's, with some excellent quality shots as well. The site is going to have a revamp soon, as you can spot the MS FrontPage-isms everywhere.....

 
On the World Wide Web http://www.malcolmdesigns.com/diecast/index.html
 

malcolm's diecast showroom

Malcolm Brooks is a thirty-summat chap from the US of A. His site not looks at Matchbox 1-75, but other brands as well, such as Tonka, and Hot Wheels. There are also some beautifully photographed pictures of models that are in his collection, and that alone makes the visit worthwhile.

 
On the World Wide Web http://www.shabbir.com/matchbox/mbmenu1.html
 

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MATCHBOX TOYS

This site is the work of Shabbir Malik, a collector of Matchbox 1-75, who lives in New York (that is in America as well). The site is a huge resource centre for 1-75, and has a tremendous amount of information available. However, as Shabbir resides in North America, the focus is on that region, and not on Europe. The navigation of the site is poor, and it is not that easy to get around.

 
On the World Wide Web http://www.matchboxdave.com
 

Dave's Matchbox Collector Zone

An Amercian site for those who are into the promotional MB38 Model 'A' Ford vans, and also a comprehensive section on the comparison of transitional models from Regualr Wheels to Superfast.

 
On the World Wide Web http://www.pendlediecast.co.uk/museumwindow2.html
 

Pendle-Diecast Matchbox Museum

A good sectiion on the various boxes of the 1-75 range, and lots of detailed pictures of the models that have been produced

   
   

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