Customer Reviews

Collecting Matchbox*t Regular Wheels, 1953-1969

5 star:		(2)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

Overall this book is one of the best printed resources I own, which is still in print, for collecting regular wheel series Matchbox and has become dogged eared from use. Most of the major variations are listed for both models and boxes to boot! Prices of these little treasures are always in flux, but this guide gives you a decent jumping off point.

Excellent book for the new collector or the seasoned veteran. Plenty of pictures with clear explanations. Every Matchbox collector should own this book.

Cons: Being Copywrited in 2001 makes some of the pricing a bit stale. The photography is clear and a great resource, however, it is not the best technical photography I have seen. Also, to be fair, I should note that I am a retired professional graphic artist/photographer, so my criticism may not be relavent to the average person.

The book is very nice and thorough, if you are interested in Hot Wheels products from 1989 thru 2008, which is not at all what I wanted and had expected. I was looking for the "ultimate Guide" for vintage versions. I may have missed the descriptions somewhere but it certainly is not addressed on the books cover or in the details that I read before ordering. The book cover should clearly indicate the years covered and it should be reflected in all descriptions. The book is excellent for those years that are covered.

This has become THE book to go to for pictures and information on specis and versions of pre-1970 Lesney Matchbox cars. Needed if you are serious about collecting, or, just want to see the neat cars and trucks.

If you are a Matchbox regular wheels collector, 1953 - 1969 series, then this is the book for you. Very clear pictures of both model and box variations from the early Lesney period. While a number of the very rare MB variations aren't present which is a shame e.g. red version of model 45 - A Vauxhall Victor (photo recently on eBay auction), this doesn't detract from its usefulness as an overall guide, hence the four star rating. Book was printed in 2001 so its price listing value is a little bit dated but this is due only to the passage of time which is to be expected - e.g. model 33 - C - 1 shown as being US$400 - $650 in this book but in his own Encyclopedia edition (2002) the same model variation is shown as shown as being US$250 - $300. Just proves that as a collector you need a good range of MB guide books to help you and a little bit of wisdom & experience.