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Lesney's Matchbox Toys: The Superfast Years, 1969-1982
 
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Lesney's Matchbox Toys: The Superfast Years, 1969-1982 [Paperback]

Charlie Mack (Author)
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June 2009
The most popular die cast toys in the world, Matchbox metal vehicles took on a new look in 1969 with the introduction of the Superfast line, and this new book documents them all. The diversity of these tiny toys is truly amazing. Written as a sequel to this other popular volume, Lesney's Matchbox Toys, Regular Wheel Years, 1947-1969 (Schiffer, 1992), author Charlie Mack has compiled clear color illustrations of the toys and accurate text to identify all of the many variations in details which make each toy so recognizable and collectible today. This new edition features an updated Price Guide that is helpful to collectors who search for those elusive and rare models at today's swap meets, toy and antiques shows, or flea markets.
--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Charlie Mack is the dedicated editor of a national Matchbox collectors magazine, the founder of the Matchbox Museum in Durham, Connecticut, and the most enthusiastic supporter of collecting Matchbox toys as a hobby. --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

  • Paperback: 240 pages
  • Publisher: Schiffer Publishing; 3rd edition (June 2009)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0764333216
  • ISBN-13: 978-0764333217
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.6 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #735,269 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.0 out of 5 stars Second Volume in the Matchbox "Encyclopedia" Series, September 7, 1996
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"The Superfast Years" chronicles the turbulent 1970s when Matchbox suffered from increasing competition. Illustrations, variations and values make this a must for collectors.
Also see:
Lesney's Matchbox Toys, The Regular Wheels Years
Universal's Matchbox Toys
Matchbox Toys, The Tyco Years
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5.0 out of 5 stars Hugely Useful Collector's Compendium, October 17, 2008
This, as are the author's other works, is a standard listing and illustrated collector's aid. It covers models from the period when Matchbox began to produce die cast vehicles in consistent compatible scales such as 1:43, 1:50, etc.; the earlier models were more of a toy character and were made to fit the box. :0)
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great guide to superfast., September 2, 2004
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If you loved the superfast series toys you will love reading through this book.Each model is shown with its other variations.There were colour changes,some more than others.What ever ones you had you will find them in this book in colour.Covers these:
Superfast,Superkings,Yesteryears,etc and so much more.The price guide at the back will help you determine the value of each variation.
Good value for collectors.
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