Universal's Matchbox Toys: The Universal Years, 1982-1992

by Charlie MacK

Matchbox die-cast toys produced after Universal transferred company ownership to Tyco are presented here with a detailed, incisive text explaining the variations, the number code of all the toys, and clear color photos. Includes the Matchbox vehicles and toy lines of Harley Davidson motorcycles, Thunderbirds action figures, Live N Learn preschool toys, and Crash Dummies.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0887405509
• ISBN13: 9780887405501
• Release Date: January 1993
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing
• Length: 319 Pages
• Weight: 1.35 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Third in the Series

Matchbox Toys in the Eighties demonstrated the most aggressive marketing tactics ever for these long-time toy favorites. Under the auspices of Universal Holding Company of Hong Kong, Matchbox expanded the number of variations, and issued many collector specialty issues to promote the adult collectibles side of the market. This third book in the four-book series is an exhaustive study of "The World's Favorite Collectible Toys." Separate photo, variation, and values sections are a compromise that is easily tolerated by most serious collectors.