When did they stop making Matchbox-style cars with opening doors?

[Orrex]

My young son would love one like that, but I can't find them anywhere, at least not in 1/72 scale like all his other cars. When I was small I owned one with opening doors, hood, and trunk.

All I see on the shelves are Johnny Lightnings, and only the hoods open. And they cost more than a mortgage payment.

[reyd reid reed]

1. After about the 30th time I stepped on one with its doors open.

In my bare feet and at 2 a.m.

I suspect the resultant shriek (not to mention the rather *ahem* indelicate language) caused them to rethink the design.









Actually, I'm not sure when they stopped...haven't seen or bought one in years, although I think there are probably still a few floating around here somewhere that managed to escape my wrath.

[Orrex]

3. Oh, suck it up

Godzilla stops on tanks and howitzers, and you don't hear him complaining.

[Ravenseye]

2. Probably stopped cause they're more expensive

CAn I hear another "Thanks Market Research!"

Probably discovered that the cost inrease of making the cars with doors didn't translate into higher sales, so they just scrapped em.

[Orrex]

4. Lousy bean-counters!

I may have to dig through my mom's attic to see if my old cars are still there.