Modular 5 car clear display boxes

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Modular 5 car clear display boxes

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I have acquired several 'Matchbox' clear/acrylic-like display boxes. They have the embossed Matchbox logo and are modular for custom collections.
The web is a bit tedious when hunting down info surrounding these, although mundane as they may be. I thought I'd just toss the query out here and see
if anyone here should have knowledge concerning this, i.e. year introduced, etc. :?: :idea: :roll:
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Re: Modular 5 car clear display boxes

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Hi and welcome to the forum.
Can you post a pic or two of your display boxes.
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Re: Modular 5 car clear display boxes

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On the basis of what I have seen on Ebay, these were sold in sets of five in the US during the later RW era.
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Re: Modular 5 car clear display boxes

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Sure thing, Thank you...here is the link...

https://www.dropbox.com/s/uoj0e6rss8bcu ... x_case.jpg

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Thank you Idris for the info, I'm based out of the lovely U.S. of A., so it makes sense now.
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matchbox_case.jpg
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The small yellow splotchy thing at the top is just a lense flare.
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Re: Modular 5 car clear display boxes

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A group of 5 connected
A group of 5 connected
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Re: Modular 5 car clear display boxes

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This link will show you how they were displayed: http://www.regularwheel.com/p777757299/ ... #h6c1544ed
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Very nice! Thank You! Is that your collection? If you don't mind my asking.
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Re: Modular 5 car clear display boxes

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You are welcome! Yes, it is mine and like the other collectors around here, still trying to add to it. Glad to see you on the forum!
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