Matchbox Trash Truck

by Mattel

Product Features

• City vehicle that really works
• Matchbox waste management truck allows you to bring the city to life
• Matchbox city action truck

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 12 x 7 x 5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 14.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B000HZC8A8
• Item model number: L1553
• Manufacturer recommended age: 4 - 8 years
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #15,384 in Toys & Games (See Top 100 in Toys & Games)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

The MATCHBOX garbage truck. These exciting vehicles bring city adventures to life! Choose from a variety of city vehicles that really work, from trash trucks, to construction, bulldozers and more! Colors and decorations may vary. Each sold separately, subject to availability.

Product Description

The Matchbox Real Action Garbage Truck has a rugged look and is tough! With rolling wheels and durable parts, it is ready to go outdoors and get the job done. The garbage truck features a cool fork lift that dumps its load into the compactor when you work the lever.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

23 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Without the batteries it's a great toy for special needs, July 31, 2007

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R. Rosa Cline (North-Northwest Arkansas) - See all my reviews
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= Durability:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:4.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:3.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Matchbox Trash Truck (Toy)

I have been searching for regular trucks that my two sons that have a degenerative neuromuscular disease along with Autism could play with. Most have gadgets that could be bitten off, or make loud noises without a volume button etc. This truck once the batteries were taken out is wonderful. Usually my son has a toy torn up within 24 hours of receiving it. This truck is still going strong after a week or so. He's not been able to bite anything off of it. And it's been rugged enough to endure being thrown down and sat on etc. My son puts things in the back bucket part and hauls them around and he loves it. If you are looking for a toy that reminds you of cars and trucks they made back in the early 1970's that didn't "do anything" but was still durable and fun to play with this line of trucks is it. We just took it out of the package and took the batteries out before we wrapped it up for the gift. That way our sons just took them out of the big box we had them in and begun to play. If you do leave the batteries in I would have to say make sure you have ear muffs. As this volume is LOUD!! and no way of turning it down! Way to loud for even a normal child to listen to as they play. That is the downfall to play with it "as is" but children used to electrionic things it probably won't phase them. But if you are purchasing it for a medically challeged child I would recommend not pushing the things that make the sounds around the child because then they will not want to play with it. Wait until you take the batteries out then it will be a fun and enjoyable toy for them. I will be purchasing more in this line of cars and trucks for them for Christmas.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Looks just like the real thing, August 23, 2007

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Mom to Twins (San Diego) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Matchbox Trash Truck (Toy)

If your kids are like mine and they are facinated with the garbage truck then this is the toy for you. My twins received many toys for their 3rd birthday, but both of them like this one the best. It has kept them busy for hours. This truck is a mini version of the truck that comes to pick up our trash, which is pretty cool.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Nice toy., December 16, 2008

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Who are you ?? "Evileyzzz" (Behind the Orange Curtain, Ca.) - See all my reviews

= Durability:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars  = Educational:2.0 out of 5 stars 

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This review is from: Matchbox Trash Truck (Toy)

The truck was much smaller than I had imagined.. I was a little surprised considering the price of it.. But it is a very well made toy and my grandson loves it. It is actually a great size for a 2 year old as some of the larger trucks are hard for the little ones to handle. I was a little disapointed at first, but after watching him play with it..and seeing the quality of the toy I was OK with it..