Matchbox Cars

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf die-cast toy car brand
gptkbp:acquiredBy gptkb:Tyco_Toys
gptkb:Mattel
gptkb:Universal_Toys
gptkbp:annualProduction millions of units
gptkbp:category toys
collectibles
model cars
gptkbp:competitor gptkb:Hot_Wheels
gptkb:Corgi_Toys
gptkb:Dinky_Toys
gptkbp:countryOfOrigin gptkb:United_Kingdom
gptkbp:distribution worldwide
gptkbp:founder gptkb:Lesney_Products
gptkbp:headquarters gptkb:El_Segundo,_California
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Matchbox Cars
gptkbp:introduced 1953
gptkbp:logo Matchbox logo
gptkbp:manufacturer gptkb:Lesney_Products
gptkb:Mattel
gptkbp:material plastic parts
die-cast metal
gptkbp:nameOrigin packaged in boxes similar to matchboxes
gptkbp:notableCollection highly collectible
gptkbp:notableDesigner gptkb:Rodney_Smith
gptkb:Les_Smith
gptkb:Jack_Odell
gptkbp:notableEvent acquisition by Mattel in 1997
introduction of Convoy series
introduction of King Size range
introduction of Matchbox Collectibles
introduction of Models of Yesteryear line
introduction of Sky Busters series
introduction of Superfast wheels in 1969
gptkbp:notableFor small scale die-cast vehicles
gptkbp:notableProduct gptkb:Matchbox_1-75_series
gptkb:Superfast_series
gptkb:Models_of_Yesteryear
gptkbp:parentCompany gptkb:Mattel
gptkbp:product gptkb:Aveling_Barford_Road_Roller
gptkbp:productType miniature vehicles
toy cars
gptkbp:size 1:64
1:75
gptkbp:targetAudience children
collectors
gptkbp:website https://www.matchbox.com/
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:National_Toy_Hall_of_Fame
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6