Starting in 1953 the Matchbox Series was the basis of what would become a worldwide phenomenon and make Lesney; the manufacturers of Matchbox; to at one time be the largest vehicle manufacturer in the world.
Each year had its own range of miniature vehicles which can be viewed in these yearly lists :
| 1953 | 1954 | |||
| 1955 | 1956 | 1957 | 1958 | 1959 |
| 1960 | 1961 | 1962 | 1963 | 1964 |
| 1965 | 1966 | 1967 | 1968 | 1969 |
After 1969 the range was released as ”Matchbox Superfast” in response to the introduction of ”Hot Wheels” cars