Every Matchbox 1-75 Mainline Year 1953-2026: The Master Index
Quick answer: Matchbox has run its 1-75 numbered mainline since 1953 – over 70 consecutive years. This index links to a dedicated guide for every year, across the Lesney, Universal, Tyco and Mattel eras.
Four Owners, One Numbering System
The 1-75 concept – about 75 numbered models a year – survived every ownership change: Lesney (1953-1982), Universal (1982-1992), Tyco (1992-1997) and Mattel (1997-today). Background on each era is in our History of Matchbox and the 1997 takeover story.
Every Matchbox 1-75 Year Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1953: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1954: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1955: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1956: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1957: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1958: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1959: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1960: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1961: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1962: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1963: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1964: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1965: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1966: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1967: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1968: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1969: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1970: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1971: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1972: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1973: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1974: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1975: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1976: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1977: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1978: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1979: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1980: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1981: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1982: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1983: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1984: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1985: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1986: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1987: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1988: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1989: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1990: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1991: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1992: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1993: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1994: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1995: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1996: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1997: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1998: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 1999: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2000: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2001: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2002: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2003: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2004: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2005: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2006: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2007: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2008: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2009: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2010: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2011: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2012: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2013: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2014: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2015: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2016: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2017: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2018: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2019: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2020: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2021: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2022: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2023: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2024: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline (1-75 Series) 2025: Collector’s Guide
- Matchbox Mainline 2026: Complete 1-125 List with Photos
Beyond the 1-75
Matchbox is more than the mainline: explore the mainline guide for the modern structure, and browse the brand hub for Superfast, King Size, Moving Parts, Collectors and anniversary series. Values for every era are in the SA price guide.
Last reviewed: 2 October 2026 by the Unnew team. Checked against official sources – Hot Wheels, Matchbox and hobbyDB – plus the South African collector community.