Matchbox is a popular toy brand which was introduced by Lesney Products in 1953, and is now owned by Mattel, Inc, which purchased the brand in 1997. The brand was given its name because the original die-cast "Matchbox" toys were sold in boxes similar to those in which matches were sold.

Matchbox cars were first made in England by Lesney Products, a company formed by Leslie Smith and Rodney Smith (not related to each other). The company had made other products – including toys – before the first Matchbox models were produced. In 1953 the first Matchbox Cars were made.

Each playset features realistic details that make them identifiable to kids, adding a dose of realism to their imagination. Easy connectors allow these playsets to connect to each other and to Hot Wheels City sets for kids to create an epic build and endless adventures. (Additional sets sold separately.)

The Lesney Matchbox Factory is perhaps the most famous of Hackney Wick's former industry. Until Recently the factory still stood on the Lee Conservancy Road between Mabley Green where John Frankland's boulder now stands and the Hackney Marshes.

noun. a small box, usually of cardboard, for matches.

Matchbox was first introduced in 1953 by Lesney Products, a British die-casting company. Hot Wheels was introduced in 1968 by Mattel, an American toy company.

PRODUCT INTRODUCTION: A matchbox is a box made of cardboard or thin wood and designed to hold matches.

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In 1952, Odell was inspired by a rule at his daughter's school that permitted students to only bring toys that fit inside a matchbox. He scaled down Lesney's road roller toy, packaged it in a matchbox, and sent his daughter off to school. The Matchbox car was born.

The First Matchboxes Matches have been used within society since 1827, and matchboxes were later created in the 1840s. Previously you could light a match on any rough surface, which unsurprisingly became a safety hazard and this is when the matchbox design became necessary.

Previously you could light a match on any rough surface, which unsurprisingly became a safety hazard and this is when the matchbox design became necessary. The safety match was created so that people would have to use the side of a matchbox to actually light the match.

The head of safety matches are made of an oxidizing agent such as potassium chlorate, mixed with sulfur, fillers and glass powder. The side of the box contains red phosphorus, binder and powdered glass.

matchbox in American English (ˈmætʃˌbɑks) noun. a small box, usually of cardboard, for matches.

In 1982, Lesney went bankrupt, and Matchbox became a part of Universal Toys. Later in the decade, Matchbox acquired one of its British competitors, Dinky. And in 1992, Matchbox sold to Tyco Toys, which then became a part of Mattel in 1997. Today, Mattel still owns Matchbox and the brand continues to expand.

Matchbox summary folders are a creative way to get children interested in what they have read by retelling the story in their own words and in small chunks as well as drawing pictures to express the chapters. These students did a lot of work this week on reading the text, writing, and drawing their summaries.

The manufacturing process for matchboxes involves several steps, including: 1. Cutting the wood: Matchboxes are typically made from wood, which is first cut into small blocks that are about the size of a matchstick. 2. Dipping the wood: The wood blocks are then dipped in a chemical solution to make them fire-resistant.