MDF Assorted Retro Matches - Rust & Shine - Trade Pack of 6 Units
MDF Assorted Retro Matches – Rust & Shine celebrates the industrial elegance of vintage Japanese matchbox design, reimagined as a functional keepsake for modern life.
Featuring 12 unique retro-style designs, this collection draws inspiration from tools, vehicles, signage, and the aesthetics of early industry. Expect weathered textures, bold graphics, and rich colours that echo a bygone, hands-on era. Each box contains 40 matchsticks and is paired into six twin packs, presented in a bespoke MDF retail box. Created by Kobe Match Co., Ltd. in collaboration with Trunk Design Studio, this edition pays homage to the overlooked artistry of everyday objects, while marking the origins of the beloved 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 – 12 retro Japanese designs inspired by tools, machinery, and industrial motifs
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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 – Rust & Shine combines practical use with design nostalgia, making it a distinctive gift or conversation piece for the home.
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 E (Rust & Shine), each design such as 001 Scissors / Hammer, 002 Binoculars / Photographer, 003 Lantern / Forge, 004 Motorcycle / Can, 005 Blue Car / Red Bus, and 006 Red Bus/Red Car, all share the same product code and barcode.