Matchbox Kits for sale
Matchbox model kits originated in 1970, produced by the British company Lesney Products. Initially known for their die-cast toy cars, Matchbox expanded into plastic model kits in the 1970s. Their 1/72 scale military aircraft and 1/76 scale military vehicles gained popularity for their distinctive two- or three-color parts. In 1997, Matchbox was acquired by Mattel, further broadening its reach. Revell Germany purchased the Matchbox kit molds in the early 1990s and continues to occasionally reissue old Matchbox kits.
Matchbox Dornier Do-X Flying Boat - (ex Otaki) - (DoX), 1/144, PK-571
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$65
From high-quality Otaki molds. This famous German Flying Boat built in 1929. Dornier dreamed that this huge aircraft would become a trans-oceanic airliner with passengers traveling in oceanliner-like luxury. A tour of South and North America was conducted, but orders never materialized due to excessive fuel consumption and a lack of power. Total load was 170 passengers and crew, and the 12 engines developed 7200 HP. the model kit has over 110 parts and a 13 inch wingspan. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts, decals and instructions.
Matchbox Heinkel He-115 - Luftwaffe 1 Staffel Kustenfliegergruppe 506 Luftflotte 5 Norway 1941 / Sweden No.1 Squadron F2 Wing Galo July 1940, 1/72, 40405
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$48
1998 issue that features very fine raised and recessed surface detail, basic cockpit with pilot, gunner & bombardier/observer figures, detailed engine fronts, rotating propellers, floats with boarding ladders and more. Includes four-view paint guides and extensive decals for a Swedish and Luftwaffe version. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox T-80B Soviet Main Battle Tank - (T80) - USSR 10th Tank Guards Division In East German 1988, 1/76, 40183
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$16
Still factory 'round tape' sealed. Nicely made kit in the famous Matchbox 1/76 armor series.
Matchbox T-80B Soviet Main Battle Tank - (T80) - USSR 10th Tank Guards Division In East German 1988, 1/76, 40183
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$14
This is one of the well molded and well detailed kits in the famous Matchbox 1/76 armor series. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox M-1 Abrams Battle Tank, 1/76, 40179
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$14
Very well molded and detailed kit from the famous Matchbox 1/76 armor series. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox DH-6C Twin Otter Floats or Gear - RCAF or Aurigny Air Service Ltd, 1/72, 40127
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$42
Still factory 'round tape' sealed and dated 1989. This is a very well detailed kit with a complete cockpit, optional baggage and non-baggage noses, regular landing gear, skis or floats and more. Includes decals for Aurigny Air Service (Channel Islands) and RCAF rescue.
Matchbox Dornier Do-18 G-1 / V-2 / D-2 Civil or Military - Luftwaffe Calais-based 3/KuFlGr 406 (1940) or 2/KuFlGr 506 Kiel 1938 or Civil D-AANE 'Zyklon' Lufthansa South Atlantic Mail Service (1938), 1/72, 40409
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$42
Dated 1992 and from original molds. Nicely detailed kit for that time with optional parts for all three versions and a paint guide and markings for the three aircraft listed. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions. Lufthansa was a pioneer in trans-oceanic mail services and the Do-15 and Do-18 grew to fit this need. Given the German interests in South America, it was no surprise that they established one of the first airmail services between Europe and that continent. This kit will build one of those aircraft, the Lufthansa South Atlantic Mail Aircraft (1938) D-AANE 'Zyklon' or the military version. The Do-18 was an improved D0-15 'Wal' and set several records during it's long useful life.
Matchbox Gloster Meteor NF11/12/14 - Belgian Air Force or RAF, 1/72, 401240
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
1998 issue that features fine panel lines, optional parts to build one of three versions, two seat cockpit, two bombs, one drop tank and more. Includes paint guide and markings for Belgian No.11 Squadron, No.1 Wing 1953, RAF No.264 Sq, 1957 or RAF No. 153 Sq. 1955. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless - US Marines VMSB-231 1944 / A-24B French Air Force 1944 / Royal New Zealand Air Force 25 DBS 1944, 1/32, PK-503
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good
$39
Dated 1985. From original Matchbox molds from the 1970s. Large-scale kit is nicely molded and detailed for that time. Features complete cockpit, detailed Wright Cyclone engine front, perforated dive flaps, bomb load and more. Includes decals for US Navy, French Air Force and New Zealand. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox Focke-Wulf FW-190 - 111th Group JG 51 Russia or SG1 Crimea 1943, 1/72, PK-51
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc
$22
Dated 1989 and includes decals for the aircraft involved in the first FW-190 sortie, which resulted in 7 PE-2s being destroyed. Optional parts and decals are also included to make a fighter bomber from SG.1 in Crimea, Russia in 1943. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox Messerschmitt Bf-109 E3/4 Emil - Adolf Galland JG26 / Slovakian Air Force JG52 1942 / 3/4 JG2 'Richthofen' France 1940, 1/32, PK-502
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$38
1976 issue features recessed panel lines, detailed DB601 engine, movable control surfaces, full cockpit detail and more. Includes paint guide and decals for the three aircraft listed. Never started. The parts have been inventoried 100% complete including decals and instructions.
Matchbox Sea Venom NF-3 / FAW-22 - Royal Australian Navy / RAF or Fleet Air Arm, 1/32, 40506
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed NM
$54
Still factory sealed. Dated 1983 and an excellent kit for that time. Judging from the five digit part number, this is a later issue however. Features parts to build both versions, opening canopy, removable detailed engine and folding wings. Includes a paint guide and very large decal sheet for three aircraft: No 894 Sq HMS Albion 1960, FAW53 version 805 Sq HMAS Melbourne and RAF 151 Sq Leuchars 1955.
Matchbox Hawker Siddeley HS-125 600 - (Hawker 125 Series 600), 1/72, PK-110
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$54
This is the only 1/72 scale model of the popular and successful 600 series HS-125 business jet. Includes decals for first HS Demo Aircraft or RAF No. 32 Squadron. Never started. Inventoried 100% complete with all parts present including decals and instructions. The Series 600 of the DH/HS125 line had numerous improvements over the 1A, 1AR, 3A, 3AR and 400 series. First, the 600 had the new Viper 601-22 engines, increased weight, increased cruise and max speeds, stretched fuselage allowing two more passengers, increased range with a new dorsal tank, revised aileron tab arrangements and aileron control gearing and improved aerodynamics and the longer fuselage and sloping windshield allowed the removal of the distinctive top 'hump' of all the previous series. These physical changes gave the aircraft a dramatically new appearance of beauty and a certain aggressiveness on the ground. Inside, the stand-up cabin was retained and the interiors as luxurious as ever. One 600 that was US based was unusually fast - it cruised at a full 30 knots more than the other 600s under the same conditions! Hawker Siddeley sent teams to examine the aircraft and never did determine the reason for such outstanding performance.
Matchbox Mig-21 Fishbed C or D - USSR or Czechoslovak Air Forces, 1/72, PK-19
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG+
$18
Dated 1973 and nicely molded for that time. Includes Czech or USSR Air Force markings and supersonic centerline drop tank. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox Douglas SBD-5 Dauntless - USN / France / New Zealand RNZAF, 1/32, PK-503
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Exc+
$42
Dated 1985 and from the original 1977 Matchbox molds. Large-scale kit is nicely molded and detailed for that time and features complete cockpit, detailed Wright Cyclone engine front, perforated dive flaps, bomb load and more. Includes decals for US Navy, French Air Force and New Zealand. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox T-2 C/E Buckeye - US Navy VT-23 NAS Kingsville Texas 1983 / Greece 120a Pterux Air Training Command Kalamata Hellenic Air Force 1980, 1/72, PK-42
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$24
Still factory sealed. From 1986 and a very good kit for that time. Includes color paint guide and decals for VT-23 in 1983 and Hellenic AF Sqd 362.
Matchbox Grumman F9F-4 Panther - VMF-314 MCAS Cherry Point or Blue Angels 1951-53 - (F9F4), 1/72, PK-124
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Sealed Exc
$29
Still factory sealed and dated 1986. This well molded kit features markings for F9F-5 Blue Angels 1951-53 or F9F-4 VMF-314 1954. Underwing weapons are included for the Marine version
Matchbox BAC Lightning F.6 - RAF No.74 Sq Singapore August 1970 or Lightning F.2A No.92 Sq. West Germany June 1974, 1/72, PK-114
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Fair
$19
From 1975 and well detailed for that time. Includes multi-view, full color paint guide on the back of the box and decals for both aircraft. The Singapore aircraft took part in Exercise Bersatu Padu. Five nations participated in this multi-service exercise in Singapore and Western Malaya. Lightnings flew standing air patrols, refueled day and night, and successfully intercepted attacking Vulcans and Canberras. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox DH-82 A/C Tiger Moth - RAF Sywell No.6 Elementary Flying Training School 1940 / RCAF Canada No. 19 E.F.T.S. Virden Manitoba 1943 / Tiger Club Seaplane 1978 - With Wheels / Skis / Floats, 1/32, PK-505
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: VG
$58
From 1983 and a large & well detailed for that time. Can build the RAF land-based primary trainer or the float version or the one with skis. Features detailed engine with removable cowling, full cockpits. two figures and more. Includes markings for all three aircraft listed and even decals for individual instrument dials. Never started. It has been inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.
Matchbox McDonnell F-101F / RF-101B / CF-101B Voodoo - USAF (2) and RCAF, 1/72, PK-411
Plastic Model Kit, Box Condition: Good+
$32
This model from 1982 features parts and markings to build all three listed versions. Includes a full color paint guide (on the back of the box) and decals for F-101F 'Happy Hooligans' 178 FIS of the North Dakota ANG in 1973 (natural finish), RF-101B 192 TRS Nevada Air National Guard, 1972 and CR-101B No. 409 'Night Hawk' Sqn 1970. Never started and inventoried complete with all parts and includes decals and instructions.