Rare Matchbox Cars

What could be classified as "Rare Matchbox Cars"?

When talking about this I immediately think of the Moko Lesney line of Matchbox cars. The original line of 1-75 models. These antique Matchbox cars date back to the 1950s. When the idea for the Matchbox toys began.

Vintage Matchbox cars are something to behold. These authentic Matchbox toys from days gone by are very interesting. They have become very hard to come by and are now worth a good bit to collectors. Finding Matchbox car toys from this era that are in good condition is always a good feeling.

Old Matchbox cars in general are all very collectible. Once these items have aged a bit they start to become valuable. Keeping them in sealed containers or custom display cases, such as acrylic cases will help retain their value. The rare Matchbox cars should be kept in these display cases at all times to maintain their value.

When collecting these rare Matchbox toys always remember to check their value before making any purchases. You don't want to end up paying more than you should from one collector when you can get the same item from another willing trader for a better price.

Toy Matchbox cars are fun to collect and finding the rare models is always a treat. Like some of the rare Matchbox cars accessories such as the Moko Lesney or just Lesney Matchbox containers which are neat.

The models of Yesteryear line was made up for collectors. Beginning in the late 1970s Matchbox began thinking up toys specifically for collectors. This led to lines such as Yesteryear and eventually Matchbox Collectibles. Branding of the vehicles also was beginning in this time period such as Coca-Cola or Suze.

These diecast Matchbox toys began to cater more and more to the collector more than as just toys. A personal belief of mine is that the Matchbox collectibles before this time are much more desirable just for the reason that they were made without the collector in mind. This simple thought makes them a little more "authentic" in my opinion.

Collecting rare Matchbox cars includes just knowing about how to spot the rare models. Knowing the rare models can be rewarding in itself when you go to conventions to observe other peoples collections you will be able to appreciate what is on display more if you know more about what to look out for. This can be reward enough for a Matchbox collectible enthusiast.

If you are interested in starting a collection of these rare Matchbox cars yourself I would suggest getting to know more about Matchbox cars in general.

Matchbox Display Cases

Different Kinds of Matchbox Display Cases

There are all kinds of matchbox display cases for your Matchbox cars collection. First lets think about what kind of case we need. You might want single acrylic display case for your individual collectibles. Or perhaps you are looking for a large standing glass display case. Figuring this out will help you narrow down your search.

You may be looking for unique display cases like that used for the older models. These are hard to come by and when you do find them they may cost you a small fortune. I would suggest checking local collector stores or online auction sites to find these. The Lesney boxes are very collectible and worth a good bit. Also the Moko Lesney are even harder to come by so keep an eye out for these.

The small acrylic display cases are great for keeping your diecast collectibles in mint condition. I suggest getting these kind for any collectible you own that is already out of its original packaging. They come in different sizes so you will want to determine which you will need before purchasing.

If you are looking for Hot Wheels display cases you may find some really good deals online for the older cases which can be quite collectible in their own right. These would have the Hotwheels logo on them. They are usually plastic display cases.

The Matchbox collectibles display cases make carrying around and showing off your collection of "Matchbox cars" an easy and safe experience. So you will definitely want to consider getting one if you show your collection.

Do your research before buying any cases for your collection. Hopefully you will be able to find the right display case for your needs.