MDF Assorted Retro Matches - Picture Journey - Trade Pack of 6 Units
MDF Assorted Retro Matches – Picture Journey is a nostalgic collection that brings the quiet charm of vintage Japanese matchbox design back to life, each box offering a small visual story.
Featuring 12 unique retro-style illustrations, this set takes you on a graphic journey through curious characters, animals, symbols, and whimsical scenes. Each matchbox contains 40 fully functional matchsticks and is paired into six twin packs, all housed in a bespoke MDF presentation box. Created by Kobe Match Co., Ltd. in collaboration with Trunk Design Studio, this edition pays tribute to the artistry of everyday objects and the origins of the hibi brand.
Pack sizes explained:
- One trade pack = six individual retail units.
- An individual retail unit is a set of two matchboxes, paired deliberately for their complementary designs.
- There are six different design sets to choose from.
Key Features
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Material – Matchsticks made from wood and phosphorus
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Box Material – Paper matchboxes housed in an MDF presentation box
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Dimensions – Matchbox: 56 mm × 36 mm × 16 mm; Product box: 59 mm × 75 mm × 21 mm
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Design – The complete collection features 72 vintage-style Japanese matchbox illustrations filled with narrative charm
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Packaging – Includes 6 packs, each with 2 different matchboxes
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Quantity – 40 matchsticks per box (i.e. 80 matchsticks in a retail unit)
- Origin – Made in Japan
The MDF Assorted Retro Matches – Picture Journey offers a delightful blend of function and visual storytelling—perfect for gifting, collecting, or adding a touch of retro character to the everyday.
Please note that all the different designs within an assorted pack all have the same barcode - please note this for your reference. For example, within Assorted Box F (Picture Journey), each design such as 001 Bear / Poller bear, 002 Cow / Penguin, 003 Native American / Native American Profile, 004 Trilby / High Life Cafe, 005 Little Red Riding Hood / Card Game Friends, and 006 Porter / Post Officer, all share the same product code and barcode.