Sunday, October 8, 2023

Matchbox Major Packs No. M10A Dinkum Dumper

 




Matchbox Major Packs No. M10A Dinkum Dumper, produced by Lesney in England in 1962, has a length of 10.7 cm. This metal car is the last one in the Major Packs series, numbered 10. Major Packs only produced 10 models, and production ceased in 1966.

The M10A is a yellow dump truck with a decal on the side reading WMITLOCK D-D70 on both sides. The payload can be raised and lowered. Almost all parts are made of metal, with the exception of the removable tires and steering wheel; the body and truck can turn. Lesney produced the model in only one color and with two types of wheel hubs: a metal wheel hub and a red plastic wheel hub. See more

Matchbox Superfast Wheels No.21E Foden Concrete Truck



Matchbox Superfast Wheels No.21E Foden Concrete Truck, manufactured by Lesney in England in 1970, measures 7.6 cm in length.
This prefabricated diecast cement truck is yellow-red, with green glass and a rotating cement bucket. It has a green underbelly and features thin wheels (the first generation of Superfast Wheels). The 21E diecast car was produced in only one color, which is yellow-red, but there are variations in other parts. There are four different types, such as the cabin being cast as one piece with the front bumper or separate, and the underbelly coming in both light and dark shades.See more

 

Matchbox Superfast No. 22 Blaze Buster

 




Matchbox Superfast No. 22 Blaze Buster, manufactured by Lesney in England in 1975, has a length of 7.7 cm. It is a red metal fire truck featuring a yellow liftable ladder, amber glass, and a chrome interior. The black metal underbody is adorned with a "FIRE" sticker on the side. Lesney produced this model in two colors, bright red and dark red, and included other components such as steps, wheels, and stickers in about 15 different designs. The expensive variant is the one with the white staircase. See more

Matchbox Superfast No. 32 Field Gun

 


Matchbox Superfast No. 32 Field Gun, made in England in 1978, measures 7.7 cm in length. A large climber, cast in iron, with replica number 32, in dark green. The black barrel is adjustable from -10 to 35 degrees and can be fired using a spring-loaded bullet system at the muzzle. It comes with a light brown display stand and two gunners of the same color. Lesney produced the cannon in two colors, horse dung and green, with five different components. The most expensive version is the Green one. See more

Monday, October 2, 2023

FODEN CEMENT MIXER

 



Matchbox Originals Series Produced over 40 Years
Ago Limited Edition Collectors' Series II  No.22 FODEN CEMENT MIXER, Made in Thailand by Tyco Toys Inc. in 1993

The Orange Cement Mixer utilizes the ERF Cab as its base, which was previously used for another model. This particular model remained in the range for six years, with the only notable change being the lengthening of the barrel stem at the front end. 

Lesney, the manufacturer, made the decision to create a miniature range by scaling down their larger toys. These miniatures were then packaged in small boxes that resembled matchboxes, giving rise to the "MATCHBOX SERIES" name. See more


 

Tomica No.F12-1 FORD T-TYPE TOURING - Mickey Mouse





Tomica No. F12-1 Ford T-Type Touring, produced by Tomy Co., Ltd. in China in 1997, has a length of 6.2 cm.

This Ford metal car model was produced under license from both Ford and Disney and features a Mickey Mouse figure seated in the front seat. The car has a black body and interior, mirror frames, front grille, gold headlights, and a black underbody. See more

1963 Volkswagen wooden pick-up truck

 


1963 Volkswagen wooden pick-up truck in beige with a printed tempo design. It features a text graphic reading "HELMUT MILCHWAGEN" on each side of the car door. 

The truck has brown imitation wood detailing, and its lid can be opened and closed. It also comes with white front and rear bumpers, clear glass windows, real rubber wheels mounted on a black metal bottom, and chrome wheel hubs.See more


Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-18C 1918 Atkinson Steam Lorry

    Matchbox Models of Yesteryear Y-18C 1918 Atkinson Steam Lorry was made in England by Matchbox International in 1986. It is 11 cm long an...