The inspiration behind Matchbox cars came from a school rule. Leslie and Rodney Smith started their toy company, Lesney Products, shortly after World War II, and tool and die maker Jack O’Dell ...

“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 ...

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

We’ve featured a few examples of the genre, from the loving rehabilitation of classic Matchbox cars to rebuilding an antique saw set. They’re enough to make us start trolling garage sales.

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

John Cena has zoomed into his latest action franchise and is slated to star in Apple Original Film “Matchbox,” the latest feature adaptation of an iconic Mattel toy brand. Sam Hargrave ...