Barbie, it seems, was just the beginning. Toy brand Mattel has plans to use its iconic Matchbox die-cast toy car line as the subject matter for new live-action movie — and, the brand announced on ...

Mattel is high-tailing it toward a greener future. The toy behemoth has just rolled out its first Matchbox car to be made from 99 percent recycled materials and certified carbon neutral. Fittingly, ...

You can thank Queen Elizabeth II for the birth of one of your favorite all-time toys. Back in 1953, the British toy company Lesney Products unveiled a miniature model of Her Majesty's coronation coach ...

I am going on another long road trip tomorrow. And my wife decided to do a bit of cleaning inside the car. She just walked in the door and said: I found more Hot Wheels; when did you buy these? If you ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Matchbox was making tiny die-cast cars more than a decade before Hot Wheels rolled onto the scene. It might be even more surprising to learn ...

The Matchbox Road Museum showcases 50,000 pieces of Matchbox memorabilia, including the well-known miniature models, concept cars, one-offs for special events and even board games. Everett Marshall is ...

This year marks the 60th anniversary of Matchbox die-cast models, which have gone from child's toys to collector's items. More than three billion Matchbox cars have been sold in the last 60 years. If ...

Hundreds come from around the world to buy, sell and trade their models. Each 125-model range contains around 100 new colour schemes or ‘decos’. Creating a new Matchbox model begins at least 18 months ...