MatchBox Cars

By DRSC

  • Beginnings

    Beginnings
    1953 – first Matchbox cars made
    - first model a red and green road roller
    - original series (1-75 series) released

  • Jack Odell

    Jack Odell
    Jack Odell created the first matchbox car in response to his daughter only being allowed to take toys to school if they could fit into a match box.

  • The American Market

    The American Market
    1954 – Matchbox introduced to the United States

  • Competition

    Competition
    In the 1960's, several competitors attempted to break into the market. Most proved unsuccessful, until Hot Wheels was created

  • Collectors

    Collectors
    Today, Matchbox Cars are still collected by many people throughout the world.