Matchbox continues to sell its toy cars on Amazon, among other retailers. As with most collectibles (not to mention some old tech you may have lying around), certain versions can be worth a fortune.

The painstakingly crafted die-cast Matchbox Cars have been a staple of toy-shelves since the 1950s, and remain one of the most recognized classic toy brands in the USA. Mattel Films and Skydance ...

Thankfully, there was a toy store next to the flea market, and I found another Matchbox item I ... Naturally, F1 cars would come first, and that classic Ferrari is a must-have for any Pracing ...

No matter how old we get ... Image caption, Designing Matchbox cars in at its London factory in 1968. Healthy competition between the toy companies led to more intricate and sophisticated designs ...

Call it the joy factory. Mattel brands have never been more present in pop culture as the pioneering toymaker celebrates its 80th anniversary.