How do I know if my Matchbox is valuable?

The age of the Matchbox toy vehicles is a vital factor in determining the value of the cars. For example, a model produced in standard quantities in the 1950s will be rarer and more valuable today than one produced in similar quantities in the 1980s.

What is the most sought after Matchbox Car?

These are the 10 most expensive Matchbox cars:

Mercury Station Wagon (1969-1973)
Mercury Cougar (1968-1970)
Ford Kennel Truck (1969-1972)
Mercedes Benz 230SL (1967)
BP Dodge Wreck Truck (1965)
ERF Dropside Lorry.
Opal Diplomat (1966) Estimated Value: $9,000.
Magirus-Deutz Crane (1961) Estimated Value: $13,000.

What’s the difference between Matchbox and Hot Wheels?

Matchbox tends to be more focused on realism being copies of the cars and lorries (Matchbox has far more lorries than Hot Wheels) that can be seen on the roads. Hot Wheels has more fantasy elements and the cars tend to be slightly modded or hot rodded from the base car.

Is Matchbox owned by Mattel?

Matchbox is a popular toy brand which was introduced by Lesney Products in 1953, and is now owned by Mattel, Inc, which purchased the brand in 1997. The brand grew to encompass a broad range of toys, including larger scale die-cast models, plastic model kits, and action figures.

What Matchbox cars are collectible?

Here Are The 7 Most Valuable Matchbox Cars

Aveling Barford Road Roller 1953.
Ford Fairlane Police Car – Gray Wheels 1961.
Mercedes Benz 230 SL – Apple Green 1967.
Opel Diplomat 1966 – Sea Green.
BP Dodge Wrecker 1965 – Reverse Color.
Magirus Deutz Crane 1961 – Light Brown.
Major Scale Quarry Truck.

Do old Matchbox cars have any value?

The ones we own aren’t worth much, but there are a number of Matchbox models that could be worth thousands of dollars; especially if they were issued in the ’60s and they’re in great shape. Maryland resident Bruce Pascal, for instance, owns 4,000 Hot Wheels toys.

Should I collect Matchbox or Hot Wheels?

Both had real and fantasy castings, but matchbox seemed to be grounded more in the real world. As an adult collector, Matchbox is MUCH cheaper to collect vintage cars of than Hot Wheels. Even when buying new cars, Hot Wheels have so many more cars than matchbox, and the cooler stuff like car culture costs a mint.

When did they stop making Matchbox cars?

By the end of the 1970s, Matchbox faced financial difficulties and ended up in receivership. The company was eventually purchased by Mattel in 1997, uniting rivals Matchbox and Hot Wheels under one roof. Manufacturing ceased in England in 1985.

Are Hotwheels and Matchbox made by the same company?

Hot Wheels and Matchbox are both diecast car brands owned by Mattel, they are roughly the same size around two and a half to three inches long at a nominative 1:64 scale. I prefer Matchbox because of That Nostalgia Buzz they were the toy cars I grew up with.

Who is better Mattel or Hasbro?

Stock Performance: Shares of Hasbro are up 23% over the last year and 23% over the last five years. In the last 10 years, shares of Hasbro are up 113%. Shares of Mattel are up 76% over the last year and down 36% in the last five years. Investors can note that Mattel has outperformed Hasbro over the last year.

What do you do with old Matchbox cars?

Mattel is taking back old Barbie, Matchbox and Mega toys for free as part of a new toy recycling program called Mattel PlayBack. Consumers can print out a free shipping label to mail their outgrown toys back to the California company — and have the parts reused to make future products.

How do you find out what collectibles are worth?

There are many different methods collectors use to find the value of their collectibles including: