Matchbox
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Matchbox is an iconic toy brand, renowned around the globe for its detailed miniature models. Its offerings encompass a variety of items, chiefly die-cast vehicles and play sets, capturing imaginations of children and collectors alike. Its miniature models are most famous for their intricate detail and proud representation of real-life vehicles, ranging from everyday cars to exotic supercars.
The journey of Matchbox began in 1953 in the heartland of London. It was Jack Odell, Leslie Smith, and Rodney smith who laid the foundation of this legendary brand. Their innovation of creating a toy small enough to fit inside a matchbox took the world by storm. Fast forward sixty-eight compelling years, Matchbox has transformed into a celebrated hallmark of miniature model collections. An interesting fact - Matchbox car miniatures became so popular that in the year 1962, they outsold even real cars in the United Kingdom!
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