Matchbox was making tiny die-cast cars more than a decade before Hot Wheels rolled onto the scene. It might be even more surprising to learn the first one was made for a girl, not a boy.

The announcement that John Cena has signed on to be the star of the new Matchbox live-action movie raises a few questions.

“The model-car industry hit at about the same time, including Hot Wheels and Matchbox. They passed on car culture to the next generation.” Unbeknownst to many who played with the Hot Wheels ...

Barbie, it seems, was just the beginning. Toy brand Mattel has plans to use its iconic Matchbox die-cast toy car line as the subject matter for new live-action movie — and, the brand announced ...

The N.C. Museum of Dolls, Toys & Miniatures hosted an event for Worldwide Day of Play last month. With strong attendance from the community, families gathered to participate in a day filled with ...

Mattel competed with Matchbox in the die-cast car space with its own line, Hot Wheels. According to lore, automotive enthusiast Jack Odell designed the first car for his daughter, who was allowed ...

Actor, WWE wrestler, and car enthusiast John Cena is set to take the lead role in Mattel's new Matchbox movie. If you enjoyed ...

Mercedes and Mattel are donating 50,000 Matchbox cars to the effort - and not just any model of vehicle, but a highly symbolic one: the Mercedes-Benz 220SE. "It was in this car that Ewy Rosqvist ...

Here’s how it works. Though nothing has been said about the Matchbox release date at this time, there’s quite a bit about the long-in-the-works project that has us very excited. Here’s ...

John Cena has signed on to star in Matchbox, a live-action take on the classic Mattel car toyline. Apple Original Films has snagged the mighty film package that hails from Skydance and Mattel Films.