Matchbox Toys

The concept of Matchbox grew from a schoolboy dream to become an international company producing millions of toys each week. Here is the fascinating story of this company which had its beginning in a North London pub. Collecting Matchbox toys is a rewarding and absorbing hobby, and this volume provides everything the beginning collector needs to know for starting a collection.Some of the topics covered in this invaluable guide include: -- How Matchbox toys are made-- Research and price tips on vintage models-- A portfolio of popular collectibles-- Girls and accessories-- Collecting Matchbox catalogsIn addition to the above, this book includes illustrations and information about the better-known models -- cars, trucks, motorcycles, London buses, and horse-drawn carts -- as well as the more unusual items, such as ships and movie characters.Editorial Team is the author of 'Matchbox Toys ', published 2005 under ISBN 9781577172413 and ISBN 1577172418.