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The Matchstick Marvel

Take a trip to Gladbrook to see The Matchstick Marvel!

07/03/2019

Greetings From Iowa

The Matchstick Marvel

Season 3 Episode 304 | 6m 13sVideo has Closed Captions

Take a trip to Gladbrook to see The Matchstick Marvel!

When Pat Acton began building models with matchsticks in the 1970s he cut the sulphur tips off each one. Four decades and seven million matchsticks later, Pat's elaborate, life-sized models can be seen all over the world. Take a trip to Gladbrook to see The Matchstick Marvel! #GreetingsFromIowa

07/03/2019

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Greetings From Iowa

The Matchstick Marvel

Season 3 Episode 304 | 6m 13sVideo has Closed Captions

When Pat Acton began building models with matchsticks in the 1970s he cut the sulphur tips off each one. Four decades and seven million matchsticks later, Pat's elaborate, life-sized models can be seen all over the world. Take a trip to Gladbrook to see The Matchstick Marvel! #GreetingsFromIowa

07/03/2019

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