Mattel Matchbox 1997

[Bob/Ohio]

While going through my collection, I found these models from 1997. I don't see too many for sale with the small boxes like these?? I like the small boxes, unlike the blister packs, which you see many more of. Does anyone know how many models are in the boxed series? I might start looking for some of these in my travels!

Bob

[David Tilley]

These were available for a long time in the ROW market. Window boxes (as they are known as) were first launched by Universal in 1983 for the ROW market alongside blisterpacks that were available too. They ran until (I think) 2003 as I can't remember 2004 being found on them. But you should be able to find all ROW issues from 1983-2003 on them.

[Bob/Ohio]

Dave,
Thanks for the information on the ''window boxes''!

Bob