Then, in the mid-1980s, Japanese Matchbox car collector Mr. Takuo Yoshise bought the lone Quarry Truck from Lesney for an undisclosed amount. After having it in his collection for a quarter of ...

Call it the joy factory. Mattel brands have never been more present in pop culture as the pioneering toymaker celebrates its ...

It’s in the meticulous detail found on the millions of Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars made every year ... A revival of the 1980s action-figure toy line and cartoon series “Masters of the ...

Aerosmith, Elton John, Journey, KISS, Van Halen, Kenny Rogers and The Eagles all made multiple concert stops at the Myriad ...

This includes Kenny Rogers’ 1978 country hit “The Gambler” being adapted into the 1980 Western movie of ... development such as the upcoming Matchbox Cars movie. Source: Deadline ...

In Zeppelin’s favor was the boom in 8-track tape players in cars and on college campuses ... all my friends / And packed my hopes inside a matchbox / ’Cause I know it’s time to fly.” ...

For Arizona residents, Antique Trove offers a unique perspective on local history through objects that have remained in the region. Visitors from elsewhere will find pieces that reflect both the ...

A tiny red Rolls-Royce launched a collection that eventually spawned a brick-and-mortar store in the Garland District.

The 1980s had its fair share of automotive failures. From the DeLorean DMC-12 to the Yugo GV, here are five of the worst cars ...