ANNUALS, E-MAGAZINES & BOOKS FOR SALE

The 4th Matchbox Club Annual was published in full colour in August 2011. It was sold out by November.
Comprising 80 x A4 sized pages (equivalent of nearly 4 MICA magazines) it covers the major happenings in the year 2010-2011 with the Rodney Smith interview and articles by Simon Iredale, Christian Falkensteiner, Takuo Yoshise, Nigel Cooper, Paul Carr and many other guest writers.

The 2011 Matchbox Club Annual...comments and views so far

Mark Hannah, USA: Just a short note to say I received the annual in good condition last week. I read it over the weekend and the articles were excellent. The photography was great and I must commend you for a fine work. As a collector for the last 26 years, I always welcome new information on Lesney and the products that were made. Thanks

Stephen Salmon, UK: Received the superb 2011 Annual. Obviously fascinated by the Rodney Smith Interview and the 'Top 10' article; was worth the wait and pleasantly surprised to see 7 models from my 10 submissions received more than 10+ votes, though as stated it was shocking to see so few Super Fasts. With such high quality content throughout, however, it is difficult to choose a favourite article, but I particularly liked Paul Carr's article on Pre-Production Miniatures; would have liked to have seen the Toyota Celica introduced into the range and very interesting to see the Rolls-Royce Silver Cloud II's moulded in plastic...


Phil Davies, UK: While on the subject of the Annual I have to say that I have read the article \ interview with Rodney Smith several times over so far. It is absolutely fascinating, a real coup for the Club and I wish him well as he seems such a pleasant down to earth guy. I am slowly getting through the rest of the features and once again this is a very well produced document. Kevin all credit to you and your contributors.

Mick Flack, Australia: Many thanks for the new annual - I wasn't disappointed. I have to say there were many highlights but suppose the Rodney Smith was the standout article - just superb and for the first time has re-written the definitive article on the Lesney Products start up - amazing stuff. I also enjoyed the toolmakers article as well as Christian's on Matchbox in Austria. Please thank Sacha for his work on the Top 10 - a labour of love if ever there was one. The results surprised me! I came to the conclusion popularity played a big factor rather than rarity. Look forward to more of the same next year - congratulations.

Sacha Goldscheider, UK: The Annual just landed - how very CLASSY! Congrats, you can be really proud...

Alan Dale, Australia: My copy of the club annual arrived at the end of this week, what a great read. I enjoyed all the articles. Everybody who was involved with the annual has done a fantastic job.

Hugo Marsh, UK: I have just got the Annuals; many thanks. What an amazing publication! I found it very hard to put it in down - well done to you and all involved. The Rodney Smith interview is great, as you predicted...

Roy Whiffen (Lesney Toolmaker) UK: Received the Annuals yesterday; found them to be absolutely fantastic. I just am unable to express my admiration for the manner in which you have produced them, everyone thinks they are superb, congratulations...

Christian Falkensteiner, Austria: I am pleased to report that my copy of the Annual has arrived. I cannot pick out a favourite article, as they are all great!

David Tilley, UK: It is great. I haven't had a chance to read it all yet as there is so much to digest.

Charlie Mack, USA: Arrived today- a good read...

Chris Terrington, UK: The 2011 annual, the articles were great, the one I enjoyed the most was Rodney Smith and also the one about other Countries. I like to thank you all, to the people who made the 2011 annual possible...

Nick Adams, USA: Good show on the content, I enjoyed it all. Thanks for the great effort.
I would like to see a short article on the Matchbox Dinky series: What happened to DY-34? In all the books and records of all the variations I have never seen an explanation of why there is no DY 34…

Charles Portelli, USA: Just a short note to let you know that I am in receipt of the annual magazine. Thank you for a superb job producing a real first class publication. I have enjoyed reading it twice already especially Rodney's article. That was an excellent catch consider Rodney's advanced age. I have now placed it inside a protective cover because I suspect that I may review it a few more times. Thanks again...

Dirk Schleuer, Germany: It's the best Annual yet especially the interview with Rodney!
But also Simon about the Hösbach Times is great too...

Tony Sudan, France: I cannot believe the hard work and assimilation of data, undertaken and produced by Dr. Goldscheider in such a clear and interesting format. The Survey is a masterpiece. Congratulations to him and all involved with this year's Annual.

The 3rd Matchbox Club Annual was published in full colour in August 2010. It was sold out by Christmas.
Comprising 80 x A4 sized pages (equivalent of nearly 4 MICA magazines) it covers the major happenings in the year 2009-10 with articles by David Tilley, Stewart Orr, Nigel Cooper, Paul Carr, Gerry Tekerain and various guest writers.

CONTENTS
2009-2010 Matchbox Review by David Tilley
The Moko Story by Kevin McGimpsey
Code 2 Releases in 2009-2010
Mattel's Matchbox Toy Fair Models: by Nigel Cooper
The Vectis 'Horace Dunkley' Auction by Ricardo Cortes- Monroy
My Time at Lesney and Matchbox Toys by Paul Carr
25 Years of MICA…Reflections by Stewart Orr
Lesney & Matchbox Heritage Part 2 by Gerry Tekerian
The Large Lesney Quarry Truck by Kevin McGimpsey
Me and My Matchbox by David Henson
Club Auction: A review of realised prices

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REVIEWS

25 August 2010. S. Goldscheider UK: 'Your wonderful Annual came yesterday, it is smashing, looking very posh and utterly professional - congratulations!!

24 August 2010. H. Ristau Germany: '...thank you for the Annual, it's great ( as usual)... '

23 August 2010. C. Portelli USA: 'Just received the 2010 annual magazine and as usual, an excellent read and a superb job (still miss the printed magazines ). The ads from the archives, caught my attention as I remember some them when they were released back in the seventies or ealier. Overall, a thorough snapshot of the great Matchbox year of 2010.'

REVIEWS

25 September 2010: 'The 2010 Annual is full of interesting articles and stories. There are transcripts form talks of Paul Carr's time at Lesney, very enlightning with lots of great preproduction photos. The talk from Gerry Tekerian is extremly interesting...a must have for your written archives...' C. Mack Matchbox USA

6 September 2010: 'The visual impact of the annual is quite impressive starting with a colourful front cover of rare matchbox. I liked all of the articles, imparticular the one about the Quarry Dump Truck.
I also enjoyed the article about My Time at Lesney & Matchbox Toy. The history of Paul Carr's working life with Lesney was a most interesting read. Overall, I enjoyed the whole annual, thought it was a great read, you & the team have done a wonderful job. Keep up the good work, I look forward to the next edition.' A. Dale, Australia

3 September 2010: 'I just received my 2010 annual, another fine job. I especially liked the postal auction reports at the bottom of the pages, keep up the good work.' R. Board, USA

2 September 2010: 'I have received the annual. Wow! This is more like getting the Dandy or Beano Christmas Annual circa 1970'...S. Iredale USA

28 August 2010. I. McWhinnie UK: 'Just received the recent 2010 mag and it was worth while waiting for,to me it's the Holy Grail for reading, great content,well done to you and all at the Club.'

The 2nd Matchbox Club Annual was published in full colour on 3 August 2009. It is sold out.
Comprising 80 x A4 sized pages (equivalent of nearly 4 MICA magazines) it covers the major happenings in the year 2008-2009 with your favourite articles by Horace Dunkley, David Tilley, Stewart Orr, Nigel Cooper and guest writers.

Matchbox News in 2008
Kevin McGimpsey's 25 Years of Matchbox Memories
Code 2 Releases in 2008-2009
Club Auction: A review of realised prices
The Matchbox Dinky Code 1 Collection from DY28
Models of Yesteryear Display Stands
Me and My Matchbox…Ricardo Cortez's Matchbox Room
Matchbox Code 2: The Definitive MOY Listing 2006
HMV: You and Your Yesteryears in 2008
The Halls Toy Specialist, Stewart Orr
Matchbox Code 2: The Definitive DINKY Listing 2006
Superfast The Maserati Bora

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CD now available of the 1st Matchbox Club Annual that was published in full colour in August 2008 and had sold out by November. Comprising 80 x A4 sized pages (equivalent of nearly 4 MICA magazines) it covers all that has happened in the year 2007-2008 with your favourite articles by Horace Dunkley, David Tilley and the rest of the team of experts.

Matchbox News in 2007
Code 2 Releases in 2007-2008
The Matchbox Dinky Collection
Matchbox Catalogues, a review
Club Auction Review
Code 2 Definitive Listing
Me & My Matchbox
2008 Convention Report
HMV: You & Your Yesteryears in 2007
2008 Matchbox Listing

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A Delight to Every Boy! This classic cardboard replica stand when erected holds between 5 and 6 miniatures.
This one is shown with a gold plated #32 Jaguar and box...

"Golf Memorabilia" by Kevin W. McGimpsey

In the late 1970s, the major auction houses started to hold bespoke Golf memorabilia sales with huge success. It was the start of a burgeoning market for old golfing items that has continued to the present day. From golf balls to clubs, programmes to postcards, books to golf bags, autographs to advertising figures, the Ryder Cup to the Open, Tom Morris and Tiger Woods and from pictures to paintings, the choice of collectables is endless.

Kevin McGimpsey gives an insight into the world of golf collectables, based not only on his passion for the game but also his years of work as Golf Specialist for the auctioneers Bonhams.

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Published in 2010, 278 pages, full colour throughout...an excellent quick reference book for both ranges, with date of release and its reference number...complied by Carsten Oettler. Excellent index for both ranges.
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CONTENTS
Code 2 News - all the latest releases by Kevin McGimpsey
The Matchbox Dinky Collection Part 1 by H. Dunkley
Scene and Heard by Steve Brown
Matchbox New Releases by David Tilley
Matchbox Dinky Code 2 releases for 2005 by H. Dunkley
One from the archives: MOY Gift Sets by Stewart Orr
You and Your Yesteryears by HMV
Auction results...
Classifieds

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CONTENTS
Club News from Chester (1)
Matchbox News (1-10)
Code 2 Models, The definitive listing 1975 to 2008 (10 - 18)
Classifieds (18)
The Matchbox Dinky Collection part 2 (19 -23)
The 1971 Matchbox Catalogue (23-25)
The Latest Code 2 News (25-27)
Master Class, a forgotten range (27-36)
You and Your Yesteryears (37- 42)

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CONTENTS
EDITORIAL - NEWS FROM CHESTER 1
MATCHBOX NEWS 2- 13
CODE 1 & CODE 2 RECENT RELEASES 13- 18
THE MATCHBOX DINKY COLLECTION PART 3 18- 21
THE 1972 MATCHBOX CATALOGUE 21- 23
THE BECKENHAM APPEAL COLLECTION 23- 25
YOU & YOUR YESTERYEARS 26- 29
THE FINAL STORY OF THE Y8 SUNBEAM MOTOR CYCLE 29- 34
CODE 2 MODELS - DEFINITIVE LISTING 33- 39
AUCTION 23-3 TEXT ONLY 39- 46

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CONTENTS
Editorial Page 1
Matchbox New Releases by David Tilley Pages 2 to 9
Latest Code 2 News Pages 9 to 12
Matchbox Series: The #10 Scammell by Stewart Orr Pages 12 to 15
23rd MICA/Matchbox Club Convention report Pages 15 to 16
The 1973 Matchbox catalogue by Steve Brown Pages 16 to 18
The Dinky Collection Part 4 by Horace Dunkley Pages 18 to 21
The 24-1 Auction text Pages 21 to 27
Code 2 Review: 2005 by Horace Dunkley Pages 27 to 33
Matchbox: Catalogues: Overview by S.A. Orr Pages 33 to 40
You and Your Yesteryears by HMV Pages 41 to 44
News of the 24th MICA/Matchbox Club Convention in 2009 Pages 44 to 45

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CONTENTS
Editorial Page 1
Matchbox New Releases by David Tilley Pages 1-8
Latest Code 2 News Pages 8- 12
The 1974 Matchbox catalogue by Steve Brown Pages 12-14
The Dinky Collection Part 5 by Horace Dunkley Pages 14-18
The 24-1 Auction text Pages 18-23
Code 2 Review: Dinky 2006 by Horace Dunkley Pages 23-26
News of the 24th MICA/Matchbox Club Convention in 2009 Page 27
You and Your Yesteryears by HMV Pages 28-32
The MICA Gift Sets Part 1 32-35
Matchbox Series: The #5 Bus by Stewart Orr Pages 35-39
Scene & Heard with Steve Brown Pages 40-42
The Matchbox Club Annual Order Form Page 42

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CONTENTS
Editorial Page 1
Matchbox New Releases by David Tilley Pages 2-14
Latest Code 2 News Pages 14-15
The 1975 Matchbox catalogue by Steve Brown Pages 15-19
The Dinky Collection Part 6 by Horace Dunkley Pages 19-21
The 24-3 Auction text Pages 21-27
Code 2 Review: MOY 2006 (Part 1) by Horace Dunkley Pages 27-34
You and Your Yesteryears (The Great 4 x 4 Collection) by HMV Pages 34-38
Scene & Heard Pages 39-42
Blast from the Past: The Dinky Village Pages 42-45
Matchbox Series: The #6 Quarry Truck by Stewart Orr Pages 45-48


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We can send you 10 various mint magazines from the last 4 years of MICA, all are filled with articles of interest and with auctions and results. Total 10 mint magazines.

DINKY: IOU Card as issued by Matchbox Toys in August 1988 for their best customers. On production of the card Matchbox Toys promised, 'to supply...with one of the first Dinky models off the production line'. Measures 2 x 3 inches approximately. Made in plastic to look like a credit card.
Postage rates for this item: UK 50P; Europe £1.00 and Rest of World £2.00