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gptkbp:instance_of
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gptkb:Company
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gptkbp:bfsLayer
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3
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gptkbp:bfsParent
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gptkb:automobile
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gptkbp:acquisition
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by Tyco Toys
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gptkbp:advertising
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television commercials
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gptkbp:brand
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gptkb:Matchbox
worldwide
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gptkbp:business_model
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mass production
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gptkbp:collaborations
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with artists
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gptkbp:collects
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Matchbox cars
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gptkbp:community_engagement
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charity events
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gptkbp:competitors
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gptkb:Hot_Wheels
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gptkbp:conflict
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in the 1980s
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gptkbp:cultural_impact
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on childhood
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gptkbp:customer_base
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collectors and children
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gptkbp:design
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realistic models
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gptkbp:discontinued
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gptkb:1982
1970s
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gptkbp:distribution
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retail stores
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gptkbp:employees
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over 1000
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gptkbp:exhibition
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toy fairs
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gptkbp:famous_for
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high-quality toy vehicles
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gptkbp:features
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detailed designs
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gptkbp:feedback
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positive reviews
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gptkbp:founded
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1953
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gptkbp:founder
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gptkb:Leslie_Smith
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gptkbp:headquarters
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gptkb:London,_England
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gptkbp:historical_period
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1953-1982
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gptkbp:historical_significance
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in toy manufacturing
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https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label
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Lesney Products
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gptkbp:industry
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gptkb:toy
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gptkbp:influenced
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toy design
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gptkbp:influenced_by
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British culture
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gptkbp:innovation
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in toy technology
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gptkbp:legacy
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in toy industry
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gptkbp:market
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1960s
global
in many countries
leading toy manufacturer
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gptkbp:marketing_strategy
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affordable pricing
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gptkbp:motto
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Matchbox logo
“ The best in the world”
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gptkbp:notable_products
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Matchbox cars
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gptkbp:packaging
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colorful boxes
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gptkbp:parent_company
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gptkb:Mattel
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gptkbp:part_of
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toy history.
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gptkbp:partnership
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with various toy retailers
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gptkbp:price
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affordable
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gptkbp:produced_by
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die-casting
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gptkbp:product_line
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various series
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gptkbp:products
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scale models
high standards
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gptkbp:related_to
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die-cast model industry
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gptkbp:revenue
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millions of dollars
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gptkbp:specialization
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die-cast toys
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gptkbp:successor
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gptkb:Matchbox_International_Ltd.
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gptkbp:supply_chain
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global suppliers
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gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives
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recycling initiatives
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gptkbp:target_market
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gptkb:Person
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gptkbp:trademark
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gptkb:Matchbox
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gptkbp:variant
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various vehicle types
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