Matchbox cars started in 1953 and Hot Wheels started in 1968. Age would tell you that Matchbox might be rarer' cars to collect, however Hot Wheels appears to be more popular. Interesting fact ~ both Hot Wheels and Matchbox are owned by Mattel.
Information about the current Matchbox car models that are available can be found at the Mattel website as well as Matchbox Collectibles, Collectors Weekly and Entertainment Earth. A Matchbox checklist is available at Toy Nutz.
Hot Wheels is more famous because you hear of them more often and also because they have a catchy slogan. (Hot Wheels. Beat that!)
There are collectors who buy vintage Hot Wheels cars and those are the best people to sell your vintage Hot Wheels cars to because they are more likely to care for them and the cars are going to a good home. One of the top collectors who buys vintage Hot Wheels is Dave at http://www.Cash4Redlines.com
The value of a 1995 Matchbox car can vary depending on its condition, rarity, and demand among collectors. On average, a 1995 Matchbox car in good condition could be worth anywhere from $5 to $20. However, for rare or sought-after models, the value could be higher. It's best to research similar listings online or consult with a collector to get a more accurate estimation.
Value is dictated by supply and demand. If the number of collectors is more than the number of items made or available then the value rises. If the number of collectors is less than the number of items made or available then the value lowers. The more demand for the 100 cards the more valuable. If there are 1,000 collectors interested in a card of only 100 made it will have a higher value than a card of 100 made with only 200 collectors interested in it.
Between Iron Maiden or Matchbox Twenty, Iron Maidsen i smore popular.
That depends on the kind of car it's a replica of. A Matchbox fire engine will weigh more than a Miata.
Unfortunately, Matchbox cars are all different scales. The cars are all made to a particular size (no more than 3"). Therefore, a larger car or truck would have to be scaled down more in order to fit the 3" Matchbox size requirement.
im not a 100% sure..but i would put my money on a matchbox car..they have more weight and have a higher *terminal velocity*
It's because (a) the more wheels it has, the more weight it can carry, and (b) more wheels means more traction on the road.
The 22kt. "limited" edition gold cards have a low collectors value and are viewed as more of a novelty. Limited edition does not add value when there are more cards made than collectors interested in the market. These cards including the Joe Jackson card are commonly found on eBay selling for about $5.
The world is afire with the question, “Are there more doors or wheels in the world?” After lots of thought and research, here is the best answer: There are more wheels than doors in the world if you include all possible forms of physical wheels, such as the wheels on toy cars, vacuums, and office chairs.