The Lesney Co. (Matchbox) was founded in 1947 as an industrial die-casting company by Leslie Smith (March 6, 1918 - May 26, 2005) and Rodney Smith.
Matchbox yesteryear are a collection of oldfashioned die cast toys. Most of the collection are western or Victorian in nature, connecting with horses and wagons or carriages.
Mattel, Inc. make Matchbox toys and toy cars.
You can purchase Lesney's matchbox toys online at websites such as Amazon and Toycarcollector. You can also purchase used Lesney's matchbox toys online at eBay from personal sellers.
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Matchbox Twenty was created in 1995.
Matchbox - brand - was created in 1953.
Matchbox - song - was created in 1957.
Downfall - Matchbox Twenty song - was created in 2004.
Eighties Matchbox SOAD Tour Sampler was created in 2005.
Eighties Matchbox Original Two Track Demo was created in 2001.
Bright Lights - Matchbox Twenty song - was created on 2003-08-01.
One can buy a matchbox garage playset either from their local retailers such as Toys R Us or from online toy retailers or online general retailers such as Amazon.