Tag Archives: matchbox

Matchbox X JNC Mazda MX-5 Miata ND

Posted on October 27, 2022 by Dan Hsu

We’re honored to share another great piece by our friends at Matchbox. It’s the latest car to feature the JNC inkan, and in fact it’s the newest car by year, make and model to feature our logo. It works out … Continue reading →

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Matchbox X JNC 1984 Toyota 4Runner

Posted on October 6, 2022 by Ricky Silverio

Last year we were honored to have Hot Wheels make a replica of our FJ60 Toyota Land Cruiser shop truck. We’ve often said that the most die-hard Toyota enthusiasts can be found off-road, and the perfect companion to the Cruiser … Continue reading →

Posted in minicars | Tagged 4Runner N60, matchbox, toyota | 2 Comments

Ryu Asada Memorial Drive + Fundraiser announcement

Posted on April 10, 2021 by Ben Hsu

Please come out and help us honor a great man and support a great charity. Click here for details. ?

Posted in Legends | Tagged hot wheels, matchbox, Ryu Asada | 6 Comments

RIP Ryu Asada, Hot Wheels designer, 1978—2021

Posted on March 28, 2021 by Ben Hsu

Ryu Asada, beloved designer of Hot Wheels and Matchbox cars, has passed away after a hard-fought battle with cancer. He was 42 years old. Ryu was immensely talented and instrumental in bringing a multitude of well-loved cars to the Hot … Continue reading →

Posted in Legends, minicars | Tagged honda, hot wheels, matchbox, Ryu Asada | 23 Comments

MINICARS: 2021 Matchbox lineup includes MR2, BRAT, T360, and more

Posted on July 21, 2020 by Ricky Silverio

The annual Matchbox collector’s convention was supposed to be last weekend, but the coronavirus happened. Instead, it was held virtually, with a video presentation to show what’s coming down the line. There’s a lot of excellent new castings for fans … Continue reading →

Posted in minicars | Tagged 280zx, 510, aw11, brat, c10, civic, d21, datsun, eclipse, f10, fj cruiser, Forester, Hakosuka, hardbody, hilux, honda, Honda e, infiniti, Infiniti G, Insight, lexus, Lexus LS, matchbox, mitsubishi, mr2, nissan, Nissan Junior, s130, s2000, sambar, skyline, subaru, T360/T500, tacoma, toyota, v36, Xterra | 17 Comments

MINICARS: Diecast Racing League is the best sport to watch during quarantine

Posted on June 2, 2020 by Dan Hsu

Actual motorsports might be on hiatus while the coronavirus quarantine is in effect, but that doesn’t mean all auto racing has to grind to a halt. Turns out, there’s a thriving community of drivers who compete in diecast cars. The … Continue reading →

Posted in minicars | Tagged hot wheels, matchbox, tomica | 3 Comments

MINICARS: The new Matchbox Subaru SVX was a designer’s dream

Posted on June 27, 2019 by Ricky Silverio

Hot Wheels designer and Osaka native Ryu Asada is beloved around the world for infusing the popular toy car line with brilliant Honda castings. With his catch phrase “Honda for life!” Ryu has not only been responsible for the majority … Continue reading →

Posted in minicars | Tagged matchbox, Ryu Asada, subaru, svx | 9 Comments

MINICARS: Subaru SVX and Sambar, Honda S2000, Nissan trucks join Matchbox lineup in 2019

Posted on July 26, 2018 by Ben Hsu

The annual Matchbox convention took place last weekend in Albuquerque, New Mexico. This is where the diecast brand has traditionally revealed the new cars to appear in next year’s lineup. As it turns out, in 2019 there will be several … Continue reading →

Posted in minicars | Tagged honda, kei, matchbox, nissan, NV1500, Ryu Asada, s2000, sambar, subaru, svx, Titan, trucks, Xterra | 1 Comment

EVENTS: 2017 Japanese Classic Car Show, Part 08 — Best Booths

Posted on October 20, 2017 by Ben Hsu

JCCS has become an international show. For years, the event has been growing, with ever better builds and spectators coming from farther reaches of the globe. This year, however, many top companies from Japan attended, while US-based ones upped the ante with … Continue reading →

Posted in events | Tagged 240z, 240Z/260Z/280Z, 280z, 510, a40, accord, ae86, Altra, b-series, bluebird, c10, c30, celica, civic, Civic EF, Civic Type R, Classic Car Nagoya, Colin Project, corolla, cosmo sport, datsun, e30, fd3s, fj60, Hakosuka, honda, Hypermini, Hyprmini, imsa, japanese classic car show, JCCS 2017, land cruiser, laurel, leaf, matchbox, mazda, miata, mx-5, nissan, osaka jdm, r30, racing beat, rx-3, rx-7, s30 z, skyline, sprinter carib, tercel, toyota, wagons, Wild Cards, Work Equip 40, work wheels, Z Car garage | 4 Comments

JCCS Preview: Get a limited edition Matchbox Datsun 510 Rally Car at JCCS only

Posted on September 18, 2017 by John Roper

Matchbox will be giving away some special edition cars at the 2017 Japanese Classic Car Show this Saturday. They’ve provided a sneak peek at the packaging of at least one of them, the 1970 Datsun 510 Rally Car car. This will have different … Continue reading →

Posted in JCCS Preview | Tagged 510, datsun, japanese classic car show, JCCS 2017, matchbox | 6 Comments

MINICARS: Matchbox Hakosuka Nissan Skyline

Posted on May 11, 2016 by Ricky Silverio

Matchbox has just teased a new casting for 2016, and it’s none other than the hakosuka Nissan Skyline. Technically, it’s a 1971 Skyline 2000GT-X, complete with the surf line over the rear wheels and it’s still in prototype form (that’s what those numbers … Continue reading →

Posted in minicars | Tagged c10, Hakouska, matchbox, minicars, nissan, skyline | 10 Comments

MINICARS: Mazda ND Miata coming to Mattel

Posted on January 15, 2016 by Ricky Silverio

The official Matchbox Instagram account has revealed that the ND Miata is coming to its lineup in 2016.

Posted in minicars | Tagged matchbox, mazda, miata, MX5 | 2 Comments

EVENTS: Japanese Classic Car Show, Part 01 – It’s JDM, yo

Posted on September 24, 2015 by Ben Hsu

As it embarks on its second decade, the 2015 Japanese Classic Car Show has become a must-attend event, not just for J-tin owners or readers of this fine site, but car enthusiasts everywhere. Nowhere in America will you see a wider array of cars … Continue reading →

Posted in events, jccs | Tagged 510, 610, A175, bluebird, c10, cosmo sport, datsun, fd3s, fj60, Hakosuka, hot wheels, japanese classic car show, JCCS 2015, john morton, jun imai, lancer, land cruiser, matchbox, mazda, mitsubishi, nissan, P40, pao, r30, r32, R390 GT1, rx-3, rx-7, skyline, spirit r, sports 800, starlet, toyota | 17 Comments

MINICARS: How J-tin will save Matchbox

Posted on July 23, 2015 by Ricky Silverio

The news came down this morning, dropping like a bombshell in the diecast world. For 2016, Matchbox will add two Japanese icons to its lineup. The first is a no-brainer: the ND Miata is Mazda’s latest sportster and the most … Continue reading →

Posted in minicars | Tagged c10, Hakosuka, kpgc10, matchbox, mazda, minicars, mx-5, ND Miata, nissan, skyline | 15 Comments

Matchbox’s Nostalgic Off-Roader: 1984 Toyota 4Runner

Posted on February 16, 2011 by Dan Hsu

The march of nostalgic toys continues onward like a solid front axle truck over rocks-strewn trails. You can now find Matchbox‘s 1984 Toyota 4Runner in stores. According to the 1:64 scale diecast car maker it’s technically a 2010 model, but … Continue reading →

Posted in minicars, toyota | Tagged 4runner, hot wheels, matchbox, pickup, toyota | 7 Comments

Nostalgics in 1/64 Scale

Posted on September 17, 2009 by Ben Hsu

When even mainstream media sources like USA Today are talking about nostalgics, you know our beloved J-tin is finally getting some props. Here’s another barometer: diecast cars.

Posted in minicars, nissan, toyota | Tagged 510, bluebird, datsun 510, diecast, fj40, hot wheels, land cruiser, matchbox, nissan, toyota | 15 Comments