Matchbox Originals Authentic Recreations "No.9 The Fire Engine

The Fire Engine was based on the 1948 Dennis F.2 Fire Engine. It had a fixed ladder and two large wheels on the escape wheel could be rotated. This was first released in 1955. The Matchbox Originals represent a fine reproduction of Lesney Products. The trademark "MOKO" was adopted by 1948 and the first toy - - a road roller - - was produced followed by others. In 1953, stimulated by the success of the miniature Coronation Coach, Lesney decided to scale down their larger toys to a miniature range. They were packed in a small box, the color and shape of a matchbox - - thus the "MATCHBOX SERIES" was born.