This encyclopedia provides vital information on every miniature die cast
motor vehicle manufacturer from around the world. Includes brand names,
distributors and promoters of these miniatures. The small-scale die cast
models and toys, primarily in the range of Matchbox (included) size
vehicles, are about three inches in length or smaller. Inside are
concise company histories including the types of die cast they created
and information to identify specific models. Features hundreds of
examples in full color.
About the Authors
Kimmo Sahakangas began collecting Matchbox models in 1967 and joined the
Matchbox Collector's Club the same year. He is a Matchbox Collectors
Community Hall forum moderator. Dave Weber's interest in collecting
small-scale models developed in the late 1980s when Hot Wheels issued
some realistic miniature replicas. He collects U.S.-made automobiles
from the many toy and model manufacturers, and presently serves as the
Recording Secretary for the Pennsylvania Matchbox Collectors Club in
Eastern Pennsylvania. Mark Foster is also a member of the Matchbox
Collectors Community Hall forum and has been collecting various brands
since 1982.Dave Weber's interest in collecting small-scale models
developed in the late 1980s when Hot Wheels issued some realistic
miniature replicas. He collects U.S.-made automobiles from the many toy
and model manufacturers, and presently serves as the Recording Secretary
for the Pennsylvania Matchbox Collectors Club in Eastern Pennsylvania.
Kimmo Sahakangas began collecting Matchbox models in 1967 and joined the
Matchbox Collector's Club the same year. He is a Matchbox Collectors
Community Hall forum moderator. Dave Weber's interest in collecting
small-scale models developed in the late 1980s when Hot Wheels issued
some realistic miniature replicas. He collects U.S.-made automobiles
from the many toy and model manufacturers, and presently serves as the
Recording Secretary for the Pennsylvania Matchbox Collectors Club in
Eastern Pennsylvania. Mark Foster is also a member of the Matchbox
Collectors Community Hall forum and has been collecting various brands
since 1982.Dave Weber's interest in collecting small-scale models
developed in the late 1980s when Hot Wheels issued some realistic
miniature replicas. He collects U.S.-made automobiles from the many toy
and model manufacturers, and presently serves as the Recording Secretary
for the Pennsylvania Matchbox Collectors Club in Eastern Pennsylvania.
Mark Foster is a member of the Matchbox Collectors Community Hall forum
and has been collecting various brands since 1982.Kimmo Sahakangas began
collecting Matchbox models in 1967 and joined the Matchbox Collector's
Club the same year. He is a Matchbox Collectors Community Hall forum
moderator. Dave Weber's interest in collecting small-scale models
developed in the late 1980s when Hot Wheels issued some realistic
miniature replicas. He collects U.S.-made automobiles from the many toy
and model manufacturers, and presently serves as the Recording Secretary
for the Pennsylvania Matchbox Collectors Club in Eastern Pennsylvania.
Mark Foster is also a member of the Matchbox Collectors Community Hall
forum and has been collecting various brands since 1982.Dave Weber's
interest in collecting small-scale models developed in the late 1980s
when Hot Wheels issued some realistic miniature replicas. He collects
U.S.-made automobiles from the many toy and model manufacturers, and
presently serves as the Recording Secretary for the Pennsylvania
Matchbox Collectors Club in Eastern Pennsylvania.