Metal model cars. Huge variety of models. Discover the real world while playing. For nearly 70 years, Matchbox has inspired generations to unleash their imagination and take the wheel of the real vehicles they see every day. With Matchbox toy cars in their hands, children can embark on their own adventures.

The history of Matchbox: In 1952, English engineer Jack Odell faced a challenge when his young daughter told him that children could only take a toy to school if it was small enough to fit in a matchbox. Jack used his experience in manufacturing die-cast car parts and didn't want to disappoint his daughter. He scaled down the realistic, life-sized parts of a steam engine into a toy that fit in the palm of his daughter's hand - and, of course, in a matchbox. Matchbox quickly became one of the world's most popular car brands. Matchbox aims to represent vehicles as realistically as possible and give children the freedom to explore the world and discover its realism in detail.