I've noticed a strange phenomenon lately. Dozens of collectors in my area have found the new Matchbox Super Chase item. Some got three of them in the same store. That means one of two things. Either ...

Ten years ago, I didn't have any Matchbox cars in my collection, and I hadn't even bought my first Tomicas. Hot Wheels were the only thing I cared about, but I also had some other lesser-known brands ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Matchbox was making tiny die-cast cars more than a decade before Hot Wheels rolled onto the scene. It might be even more surprising to learn ...