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Of course Matchbox cars predated these. I had a decent collection going from I guess when I was around 7 in 1969. But certainly the orange tracks and the hot ro
by martyvis 4y ago
Of course Matchbox cars predated these. I had a decent collection going from I guess when I was around 7 in 1969. But certainly the orange tracks and the hot rod style of Hot Wheels got pretty appealing, and I think had made sure Santa Claus knew by Christmas '72.
- Kimitri 4y agoI've always loved Matchbox because they made mundane, everyday cars that you could see on the streets. I know I'm in the minority with my love for the ordinary cars, but even as a child I would have much rather played with a Ford Sierra than a hot rod.
- fipar 4y agoI’m part of that minority too, and as a kid growing up in the 80s the Majokits sets from Majorette were the best for me: city buses, construction trucks, and yeah, the same cars you could see on the street.
- Tomte 4y agoIn Germany we have Siku: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siku_Toys https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Siku_Toys Mundane cars, municipal service vehicles, construction vehicles, just about everything. All of it in three scales, I think.
- stevezsa8 4y agoSame here. I tell my wife that Matchbox are the "proper cars" and Hotwheels are the whacky lumo-plastic monstrosities.