They are loved by children the world over and, thanks to their durability, have been passed down through the generations.

For a lot of car nerds, the passion began before they could even drive, with toy cars like the diecast scale models made by Matchbox. Matchbox might be single-handedly responsible for getting more ...

Matchbox unveils the Matchbox Mercedes-Benz G 580 with EQ Technology premium die-cast car made with recycled metal and ISCC-certified plastic EL SEGUNDO, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Today, Mattel, Inc.

Mattel announced today that every Matchbox toy and die-cast car, including the packaging they come in, will be made with 100% recyclable plastics by 2030. This is part of a broader initiative across ...

David Coggeshall will write the screenplay. By Mia Galuppo Senior Entertainment Reporter Joining the ranks of Polly Pocket, Uno and Masters of the Universe, Matchbox is the latest toy line to get the ...

Joining the ranks of Polly Pocket, Uno and Masters of the Universe, Matchbox is the latest toy line to get the movie treatment from Mattel Films. Mattel is partnering with Skydance for the project ...

Another iconic Mattel brand is racing off the toy shelves and onto the big screen. Mattel Films and Skydance Media are developing a live-action film based on the Matchbox vehicles toy line. Created in ...

A live-action movie based on the Matchbox die-cast toy vehicles is in development at Skydance Media and Mattel. This is the 15th feature production Mattel has in the works after American Girl, Barney, ...

2 Feb 2026, 17:10 UTC · By: Dragos Chitulescu // Everything is not perfect in the world of tiny Matchbox cars. But the constant release of new collectibles is bound to sweeten the deal. 2026 Matchbox ...

Jack Odell, credited with designing the first Matchbox car and later launching the company with the same name, died earlier this month in London at age 87. He designed the first car in 1952 as a ...

Matchbox cars are an integral part of nearly every modern gearhead's formative years. The miniature motor company was founded in 1953, inspired by co-owner Jack Odell—who hand-fashioned a tiny steam ...