MY FAVORITE LINKS

On this page you will find some links to some other Matchbox related sites. I have not reviewed all of the sites linked to this Web Site and I am not responsible for the contents of any off-site pages or any other sites linked to this Web Site. The inclusion of any link to such sites does not imply endorsement by myself of the sites. Your linking to any other off-site pages or other sites is at your own risk.

Want to add your site to this list. Then all I ask is that it is Matchbox intensive. Contact me

You will find no mention or references here to the MATTEL name (present owners of the Matchbox label) or their WEBSITE, the present owners of Matchbox,  for my own personal reasons. If you wish to know why then contact me personally and I will discuss the matter further with you.

MOYBOYZ

http://www.moyboz.com

New chat board site for collectors of the Models of Yesteryear range. Come and join us from all around the world. If you need to know anything MoY related then this is the place to ask.

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Matchbox International Collectors Association   

http://www.matchboxclub.com

This is the club for collectors run by Kevin McGimpsey.  I would advise anybody who seriously considers collecting to join this club. The rates are very reasonable and the information published in the Bi-Monthly, full coloured magazine is invaluable. Regular conventions are held in the UK, US, Europe and Australia. There are auctions of many rare models in each magazine and all are authenticated. Contact them at: 

MICA UK & EUROPE -MICA UK, PO BOX 120, Deeside, CH5 3HE, England                                        Telephone/Facsimile: 01244 303335

MICA AUSTRALIA, N Z & SOUTH PACIFIC -PO Box 26,Winston Hills, NSW 2153, Australia              Telephone: (02) 8824 8570 Facsimile:(02) 8824 8579

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Matchbox  Collectors Community Hall

http://www.mboxcommunity.com/forums/index.php?referrerid=190

Better known as the MCCH or to it's many members, just The Clubhouse, it's a great site for collectors of Matchbox, run by Mark Curtis from the USA. Links and threads on various aspects of collecting, and views on all matters Matchbox. Other items by various manufacturers and one hell of a bunch of friendly guys and gals with some members who are prominent collectors in their relevant fields only to willing to help you out with a query on a model, whether you are a new starter or seasoned collector. Probably one of the best Matchbox discussion board sites around. If you want to register, it's free with no strings attached and I advise you to list this one as NUMBER ONE on your favourites list. The only imposition put on you is a request to please read the site rules (which are not to many) before your first post and then being able to tear yourself away!

Great people, Great SITE!!!  Free selling area !!! What more could you ask for. Browse all or to go straight to the Yesteryear Board - and join us for discussions on various models from over the years as we always seem to find something new to chat about with Yesteryears.

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MOKO LESNEY MATCHBOX

http://www.mokolesneymatchbox.com/

Great site run by John Houghton, publisher of 'The Definitive Guide to Matchbox Toys - 1-75 Series 1953 -1969' A great site with exposé's on how to spot repaints and fakes as well as some other interesting pages. Also the place to purchase a copy of his guide to these models which is to say the least, a great work and should be a reference for any collector into these models.  I have been having a read of this labour of love and found it totally engrossing.

DREAM TINTOYS

http://www.dream-tintoys.com/

http://www.dream-tintoys.de/

Probably the best sites you will find on early MOKO toys and the Lesney Early range of toys. Hans and Marco have made a superb job of these 2 sites and you can see the rarest of the rare on here. If you only ever add one to your 'favourites' list then this is it.

MATTEL

http://www.matchboxtoys.com/int2/IntSelect.aspx?Lang=EN

Owners of the Matchbox brand and producers of these wonderful cars we all love so much. A listing of all their country based sites. Good news is that there will be a release of new Yesteryears models in 2006 - wonderful! Thank you John C. and gang

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MARKS MODELS OF YESTERYEAR

http://moy.robbinsplace.com/

Mark specializes in the years 1957 to 1972. A very informative site and one of the best designed around. Excellent content on Yesteryears.

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MODELSTORE

http://www.modelstore.co.uk

A very reputable dealer through mail order. I have dealt with this toyshop on many occasions and have always found them to be very helpful. Their mail order service is excellent and they have a secure ordering site. Top marks!

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RECOVER TOYS

http://www.recovertoy.bpa.nu/

Found this site while surfing. Tony Howden is a very nice guy who makes repro boxes. They cannot be passed off as original like some were in the past, as all are printed inside with his logo, but they help to display a model with a tatty box until a more perfect one comes along. A real nice guy and an excellent service. Also a Matchbox collector among other things.

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ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT MATCHBOX

http://www.shabbir.com/matchbox/mbmenu.html

Shabbir Malik runs this site from the USA. A really nice guy to deal with. It is one of the biggest and best sites around and contains a vast amount of information on Matchbox toys. It concentrates mainly on the smaller 1 - 75 range size more than the Yesteryear scale. Lots of other interesting pages to keep you amused and engrossed. An amazing amount of links to sites about Matchbox. Pay it a visit, you won't regret it!

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DOWNUNDER LINKS

http://www.users.bigpond.com/peter.seaman

Peter Seaman has links to Australian collectors on his site and useful info on swap meets. Likes replica copies of Matchbox toys that were produced.

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MODELWEB

http://www.modelweb.co.uk

A great site to search for collectors and dealers in old diecast toys. Most makes of models included and a notice board for wants etc.

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NICKS MATCHBOX COLLECTION

http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~jones/index.htm

A really good site by Nick Jones with his wife Debbie, with lots of info about all ranges by Matchbox/Lesney. Also other models by lesser well known UK diecast manufactures such as Benbros, Lone Star etc. Has some interesting facts about early Lesney toys. Catch this guy on eBay as he sells some really top stuff and is excellent to deal with.

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TOY LINK

http://www.the-toy.net/

A really great site with heaps of information, sales of models, links to other collecting areas and interests. One visit and you will save under your favorites list for future reference. The website part of Model Web listed above.

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MATCHBOX MODELS OF YESTERYEAR

http://www.matchbox.3kom.ru/index_e.htm

A great site from Russia by Sergey. Shows his personal collection and plenty of photographs. Nice to see someone from the Eastern side for a change. Have a browse. Both an English and Russian version.

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UNIQUE COLLECTIONS of Greenwich

http://www.uniquecollections.co.uk/index.ihtml

A shop with a great selection of Matchbox toys and many other brands. Their packing is superb and one of the best I have found. Prompt service and delivery, don't go past this one, have a browse.

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ALAN WHITE

whites@gilmour-road.fsnet.co.uk

A one man operation,  puts out a list of very interesting items / models every two months. For a copy of his recent list send  3 IRC for postage to:

A. White, 39 Gilmour Road, Edinburgh EH16 5NS, UK, 

and he will  send lists on request. A pleasure to deal with and very prompt service (don't forget to add the reply postage)

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NIGEL CLARKE