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I'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
by Kimitri 4y ago
I'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.