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Matchbox Superfast Collection
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Superfast is a line of Matchbox die-cast toy cars known for their low-friction, high-speed wheels, originally introduced in 1969 as a response to Mattel's Hot Wheels. The term has also been used for special, premium collector editions released since 2004, including a 50th Anniversary series in 2019
Origin (1969): The Superfast line was created by Lesney, the original producer of Matchbox, to compete with the popular Hot Wheels cars that featured fast, low-friction wheels.
Innovation: Matchbox transitioned its existing 1-75 range of models to include new, wider, low-friction plastic wheels on thinner axles, allowing them to roll much faster than the previous "regular wheels".
Evolution: Over the 1970s, new car castings were designed specifically for the Superfast wheels, and older models were retooled. The term "Superfast" became common across the industry and was eventually retired as a specific product line name in the 1980s.
Modern Matchbox Superfast models are premium, collectible 1:64 scale die-cast vehicles featuring high-detail decos and, in some cases, moving parts.
Matchbox 50th Anniversary Superfast Collection: Released in 2019, this series includes models such as the '65 Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback and the Blue Shark Car. These models are known for their premium features and come in a collector box.
Matchbox Collectors Series: This broader line, which succeeded the 50th Anniversary Superfast series in 2021, continues to feature highly detailed vehicles with rubber tires and opening hoods, trunks, or doors.
Vintage Superfast: Original Lesney-era Superfast cars from the 1970s and 1980s are widely available on collector marketplaces like eBay and Etsy, with prices varying based on condition and rarity.
Collector Resources
Collectors can use dedicated literature to identify and value different variations of the models.
Lesney's Matchbox Toys: The Superfast Years, 1969-1982: This book by Charlie Mack provides text and color illustrations to identify variations of Superfast toys produced during the original era and includes an updated price guide.
The Big Book of Matchbox Superfast Toys 1969-2004: A two-volume set, also by Charlie Mack, that features over 7,000 color photos and over 10,000 listed variations for identification and reference.
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Superfast. Superfast has two distinct meanings in relation to Matchbox toys: * Originally, it referred to the then-new type of low...
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Matchbox Superfast Collection
Matchbox collectible vehicles are the very best execution of the classic 1:64 scale cars. Each vehicle features remarkable true-to...
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50th Anniversary Superfast (2019) - Matchbox Cars Wiki
Line History. The 50th Anniversary Superfast series debuted for 2019 across all retailers.
Matchbox Superfast Collection
Matchbox
Superfast is a line of Matchbox die-cast toy cars known for their low-friction, high-speed wheels, originally introduced in 1969 as a response to Mattel's Hot Wheels. The term has also been used for special, premium collector editions released since 2004, including a 50th Anniversary series in 2019
Origin (1969): The Superfast line was created by Lesney, the original producer of Matchbox, to compete with the popular Hot Wheels cars that featured fast, low-friction wheels.
Innovation: Matchbox transitioned its existing 1-75 range of models to include new, wider, low-friction plastic wheels on thinner axles, allowing them to roll much faster than the previous "regular wheels".
Evolution: Over the 1970s, new car castings were designed specifically for the Superfast wheels, and older models were retooled. The term "Superfast" became common across the industry and was eventually retired as a specific product line name in the 1980s.
Modern Matchbox Superfast models are premium, collectible 1:64 scale die-cast vehicles featuring high-detail decos and, in some cases, moving parts.
Matchbox 50th Anniversary Superfast Collection: Released in 2019, this series includes models such as the '65 Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback and the Blue Shark Car. These models are known for their premium features and come in a collector box.
Matchbox Collectors Series: This broader line, which succeeded the 50th Anniversary Superfast series in 2021, continues to feature highly detailed vehicles with rubber tires and opening hoods, trunks, or doors.
Vintage Superfast: Original Lesney-era Superfast cars from the 1970s and 1980s are widely available on collector marketplaces like eBay and Etsy, with prices varying based on condition and rarity.
Collector Resources
Collectors can use dedicated literature to identify and value different variations of the models.
Lesney's Matchbox Toys: The Superfast Years, 1969-1982: This book by Charlie Mack provides text and color illustrations to identify variations of Superfast toys produced during the original era and includes an updated price guide.
The Big Book of Matchbox Superfast Toys 1969-2004: A two-volume set, also by Charlie Mack, that features over 7,000 color photos and over 10,000 listed variations for identification and reference.
AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more
Superfast - Matchbox Cars Wiki - Fandom
Superfast. Superfast has two distinct meanings in relation to Matchbox toys: * Originally, it referred to the then-new type of low...
Matchbox Cars Wiki
Matchbox Superfast Collection
Matchbox collectible vehicles are the very best execution of the classic 1:64 scale cars. Each vehicle features remarkable true-to...
50th Anniversary Superfast (2019) - Matchbox Cars Wiki
Line History. The 50th Anniversary Superfast series debuted for 2019 across all retailers.
