Matchbox is a toy brand which was introduced by Lesney Products in 1953, and is now owned by Mattel, Inc, which purchased the brand in 1997. The brand was given its name because the original die-cast "Matchbox" toys were sold in boxes similar to those in which matches were sold.

Matchbox has inspired generations of kids! With die-cast cars that appeal to kids and collectors alike with a wide variety of realistic details, licenses and authentic decos to Action Drive playsets to larger interactive vehicles, these cars deliver hours of imaginative play!

2025年1月27日 · Matchbox was a brand name for British die-cast vehicles produced by Lesney Products beginning in 1953. John Odell (1920-2007), Leslie Smith (1918-2005), and Rodney Smith were responsible for the Matchbox line.

Matchbox is a toy brand which got started in 1953. It is now owned by Mattel. The toys were sold in boxes similar to those in which matches were sold. The brand made various toys, like action figures and toy vehicles such as model cars. In May 1992, the company was sold to Tyco Toys.

2023年11月21日 · Back in 1953, a British company called Lesney Products was in the business of manufacturing industrial diecast parts. They were not yet making the small diecast vehicles they’d later be known for; instead, they produced mostly mundane items like door handles, electrical plugs, and some larger toys.

A matchbox is a container or case for matches, made of cardboard, thin wood, or metal, generally in the form of a box with a separate drawer sliding inside the cover. Matchboxes generally measure 5 x 3.5 x 1.5 cm, and commonly have coarse …

Matchbox has inspired generations of kids to unleash their imaginations! Treat your young driver to a collection of die-cast cars, Action Drivers playsets, oversized vehicles & more.

70 years after its inception, Matchbox is leading the way in supporting a more Earth-friendly future. Our vision is to make all our toys and packaging from 100% recycled, recycle-ready or bio-based plastic materials by 2030.

2022年12月3日 · In 1952, Odell created the Matchbox car after being inspired by a rule at his daughter’s school that stated students could only bring toys that fit inside a matchbox. So, Odell scaled down Lesney’s road roller toy and packaged it in a matchbox!

Matchbox is an upcoming American action-adventure comedy film directed by Sam Hargrave and written by David Coggeshall and Jonathan Tropper, based on the toy brand of the same name. It stars John Cena , Jessica Biel , Sam Richardson , Arturo Castro , Teyonah Parris , Randeep Hooda , Danai Gurira , and Corey Stoll .