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