Author: David Tilley

The third of 4 batches of the Matchbox Collector series goes under the spotlight this week. And at the end, I caught up a little with some Mattel Creations.

This week's blog is a simple one. This last weekend saw the European Matchbox Convention take place in Leipzig, Germany, alongside the Modell-Hobby-Spiel. There were promotional models made for the event.

The second of 2 Matchbox Leipzig auctions that anybody around the world can bid on runs for 1 week after Leipzig finishes.

After reaching the midway point in the Matchbox basic range last week, I now reach the midway point in the Moving Parts series this week.

This weeks sees me return to the basic range, as it has been 2 months since I last ran down a batch of these.

Here is a rundown of the first of 2 auctions that are associated with the Matchbox European Convention, based out of Leipzig, Germany.

This week, I have a look at the orange brand's most orangey models. Yes, Matchbox has a special 70th Anniversary Moving Parts set in a unique design. Plus, if I am going orange, I might as well add another bonus on top.

This week sees me looking at the third batch of Walmart Matchbox exclusives (if you live in the USA, as some other countries sell them in stores as well), and a Target one, which is just the USA.

I think I need to start doubling up soon. I am only on the third batch of Matchbox Moving Parts for 2023, and the seventh batch is starting to surface.

This week on my Matchbox article, I am having a look at the second batch of the 2023 Collectors series, which is all 70th Anniversary themed.

This week's article is a little shorter than normal. When it comes to Working Rigs, I don't have as much of a back catalogue to work through, and batches are small. I padded it out with the new SpaceX Dragon. All of these came from Wheel Collectors, and I have prepared this article over on …

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This week's Matchbox article takes a look at the first bunch of promotional items we see this year.

The week we are all waiting for. The chance to run through what is due from Matchbox for the following year.

This week's Matchbox Monday article looks at one of the special side ranges for the brand. This one is the core range series of 5 models, sold at Walmart in the USA, and selected stores elsewhere.

This week sees me tackles the 5th batch of the 2023 Matchbox basic range, which this week does include a bonus.

This is the second batch of the 2023 Moving Parts series, although no chase.

This week, I am dedicating my post to the greatest car ever made. The Porsche 911 (930) Turbo. Yes, I know, that is just my own personal opinion, but I stand by it. I absolutely love the model. And I absolutely love collecting every single release that Matchbox makes regarding it. From the classic Lesney-Tyco …

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This week's Matchbox articles sees me tackling batch B of the 2023 Working Rigs series.

This week's Matchbox report takes a look at the first Hitch & Haul batch of 2023.

This week sees me make a start on the 2023 Matchbox Collectors series, with the first batch of 5 models.

This week's Matchbox Monday provides us with a view of the standard 2023 Basic range batch D releases.

This week's Matchbox article is all about the Porsche, 'bout the Porsche, 'bout the Porsche, no filler!

The final 2022 Matchbox items. This is batch H of the Moving Parts series. I think I left the best until last. Why? You will see.

I am almost finished with showcasing 2022 Matchbox products. This week and next week are the last 2 batches. This week it is the twin pack turn.