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Matchbox vehicles, from cars and trucks to tractors and trailers, produced in series 1 through 75 from 1953 to 1969, are presented here in both detailed text listings and over 370 color images. Variations of each vehicle manufactured are detailed, including the many different kinds of box styles used throughout this period. This revised 2nd Edition includes an updated price list for the Matchbox vehicles presented and their variations listed throughout the text. A great resource for collectors.

In 1982, ownership of Matchbox die cast toys, the most popular metal vehicles in the world, passed from Lesney to Universal. The toys produced under Universal's ownership are documented in this thorough text. Additional materials include lists of places of interest for the collector to visit and mail order sources.

"This book is a brutally honest, tell all story about the Transformation of Black Man, it's a good read for folks with the commonality of the "Black Experience."

My book is an ongoing story of a mature black man who discovered he has cancer. The story is a straightforward, honest account of my feelings and emotions when cancer was diagnosed. The story reveals fears, anxieties, worries of knowing cancer is near, and the uncertainties of not knowing when and if cancer might strike again. However, the power of the attitudinal mindset (attitude means everything) played a major role in overcoming the emotional dramas of knowing you gave cancer. My steadfast attitude is the one thing I could always count on would enabled me to vision a long and brighter day."Live to play another day."

This revised 3rd Edition for Matchbox collectors by one of America's foremost authorities includes an updated price guide. The public's enthusiasm and the long-term interest of children as they grow into adulthood have provided the necessary ingredients for Matchbox toys to become ideal collectibles. The old toys become scarce and variations of newer toys have given collectors a challenge to own each one. They collect not only the toys, but also the catalogs, collector buttons, and boxes. All of these and more are included here. The toys pictured and listed represent the major variations of the most popular series made by Lesney Products from 1947 to mid-1969. Included is a list of organized clubs for collectors. This is a great resource for all collectors and lovers of the regular wheel Matchbox Toys.