 Former "Lesney Matchbox Toys" factory pictured in 2009 | |
| Industry | Toy |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1947 |
| Founder | Leslie Smith Rodney Smith |
| Defunct | 1982 |
| Fate | Company defunct, Matchbox brand remained after being acquired by Universal Toys |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom |
Area served | Worldwide |
| Products | Die-cast cars, commercial vehicles |
| Brands | Matchbox |
Lesney Products & Co. Ltd. was a British manufacturing company responsible for the conception, manufacture, and distribution of die-cast toys under the "Matchbox" name. The company existed from 1947 until 1982.