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5 Pack : 1997 #16 – Tundra Defence Force

MB153 : Mission Helicopter
MB145 : Transport Vehicle with Rocket
MB256 : Hummer Matchbox MB256-08 : Hummer
MB274 : Abrams Main Battle Tank
MB174 : Transporter Vehicle with Plane
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5 Pack : 1997 #08 – Desert Assault Force

MB256 : Hummer Matchbox MB256-09 : Hummer
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1997 Desert Command Post Playset

Matchbox 1997 Desert Command Post Playset Matchbox 1997 Desert Command Post Playset

 

MB256 : Hummer Matchbox MB256-09 : Hummer
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The Lost World: Fuel Depot – 1997

MB256 : Hummer Matchbox MB256-10 : Hummer
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5 Pack – 1998 #09 Jungle Attack

MB256 : Hummer Matchbox MB256-13 : Hummer
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Convoy Miniatures

Super Convoy

After an absence from the range the Convoy name returned in 2009 in the form of Super Convoys.  These models were slightly larger than previous releases and had more in common with the Real Working Rigs series.

2009
MBSC001 : DL 2000 Conventional Cab Silver Pipe Truck
MBSC001 : DL 2000 Conventional Cab White Low Loader Spool Hauler
MBSC002 : MBX Rig I Cab Matchbox MB1150 : MBX Rig I CaboverMatchbox MB1150-02 : MBX Rig I Cabover Matchbox MB1150-01 : MBX Rig I CaboverMatchbox MB1150-02 : MBX Rig I Cabover
2010
MBSC002 : MBX Rig I Cab Matchbox MB1150-03 : MBX Rig I Cabover Matchbox MB1150-03 : MBX Rig I Cabover
MBSC002 : MBX Rig I Cab Matchbox MB1150-04 : MBX Rig I Cabover Matchbox MB1150-04 : MBX Rig I Cabover
MBSC002 : MBX Rig I Cab Matchbox MB1150-05 : MBX Rig I Cabover Matchbox MB1150-05 : MBX Rig I Cabover
MBSC003 : Kenworth K100E Blue Box Truck
MBSC003 : Kenworth K100E Silver Car Transporter
MBSC003 : Kenworth K100E Green Dumper
MBSC004 : International Lonestar Matchbox MB1026-01 : International Lonestar Matchbox MB1026-01 : International Lonestar
MBSC004 : International Lonestar Matchbox MB1026-02 : International Lonestar Matchbox MB1026-02 : International Lonestar
MBSC004 : International Lonestar Matchbox MB1026-03 : International Lonestar Matchbox MB1026-03 : International Lonestar
MBSC005 : MBX Rig II Cab Brown Log Transporter
MBSC005 : MBX Rig II Cab Red Mega Transporter
MBSC005 : MBX Rig II Cab Black Crate Hauler
MBSC005 : MBX Rig II Cab Blue Box Trailer
MBSC006 : DAF XF105 Red Dry Bulk Hauler
MBSC006 : DAF XF105 Yellow Lowboy Hauler
MBSC006 : DAF XF105 Light Blue Car Transporter
2011
MBSC002 : MBX Rig I Cab Matchbox MB1150-06 : MBX Rig I Cabover Matchbox MB1150-06 : MBX Rig I Cabover
MBSC003 : Kenworth K100E Orange Water Tank
MBSC004 : International Lonestar Matchbox MB1026-04 : International Lonestar Matchbox MB1026-04 : International Lonestar
MBSC005 : MBX Rig II Cab Yellow Dry Bulk Hauler
MBSC005 : MBX Rig II Cab Blue Power Generator
MBSC006 : DAF XF105 White Generator Transporter
MBSC007 : Mega Ton Fire Truck Red
MBSC008 : Ford C-900 Black Hopper
MBSC008 : Ford C-900 Teal Dry Bulk Hauler

 

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MB375 : Humvee

First Released : 1998
Scale : 1/70

Based on the casting first released as MB256 this version was modified for a special Taco Bell – USA promotion release with the removal of the interior and the roof top gun.

The new casting was retooled by agreement between Mattel, Inc. & Strottman International Inc. Using the original Matchbox molds.

01
Matchbox MB375-01 : Humvee
Released: 1998
Body: Black
Chassis: Black
Windows: Grey
Wheels: 8 Spoke (Black)
Tampo: Red stripes design & White roof
Baseplate: Matchbox Int’l Ltd ©1996 Made in China by S.I.I.
Taco Bell Series

 

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Taco Bell Series

1998 saw a series of 4 vehicles released exclusively through Taco Bell stores in the USA.  Each model was a current casting with blanked out windows and the interior removed.

MB374 : 62 Corvette
MB375 : Humvee Matchbox MB375-01 : Humvee Matchbox MB375-01 : Humvee
MB376 : VW Concept 1
MB377 : Firebird Formula

A successful promotion for both companies saw it return with 4 more vehicles in 1999

MB249 : Chevrolet K-1500 Pick Up 4×4 Matchbox MB249 : Chevrolet K-1500 Pick-Up 4x4 Matchbox MB249 : Chevrolet K-1500 Pick-Up 4x4
Chevrolet Bel AIr
Chevrolet Corvette
Chevrolet Tahoe

 

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MB1218 : 2019 VW Beetle Convertible

First Released : 2020
Mattel SKU: 30782

 

01 02 03
Matchbox MB1218 : 2019 VW Beetle Convertible Matchbox MB1218 : 2019 VW Beetle Convertible Matchbox MB1218 : 2019 VW Beetle Convertible
Released: 2020
Body: Light Metallic Blue
Chassis: Black
Interior: Black
Wheels: 5 Spoke Modern (Chrome)
Windshield: Clear
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: ©2019 Mattel Thailand
Released: 2021
Body: White
Chassis: Black
Interior: Grey
Wheels: Ringed Disc (Chrome)
Windshield: Smoke
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: ©2019 Mattel Thailand
Released: 2022
Body: Orange
Chassis: Black
Interior: Black
Wheels: Ringed Disc (Chrome)
Windshield: Smoke
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: ©2019 Mattel Thailand
1-120 #01 1-100 #27 1-100 #14

 

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MB131 : Jeep 4X4

This casting was originally designed by the team at Kenner as the ”Gravel Grinder” and was retooled before being released by Matchbox as the Jeep 4×4

First Released as Matchbox casting : 1984
Scale : 1/58

01 02 03
Matchbox MB131-01 : Jeep 4X4 Matchbox MB131-02 : Jeep 4X4 Matchbox MB131-03 : Jeep 4X4
Released: 1984
Body: Black
Chassis: Pearly Silver Metal
Interior: Black
Wheels: Maltese Cross (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Black
Antenna: White
Tampo: Orange, Red & Yellow
Baseplate: ©1983 Matchbox Int’l Ltd Macau
Released: 1985
Body: Black
Chassis: Pearly Silver Metal
Interior: Black
Wheels: Maltese Cross (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Black
Antenna: White
Tampo: Orange, Red & Yellow
Baseplate: ©1983 Matchbox Int’l Ltd China
Released: 1987
Body: White
Chassis: Pearly Silver Metal
Interior: Black
Wheels: Maltese Cross (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Black
Antenna: White
Tampo: Orange, Red & Yellow
Baseplate: ©1983 Matchbox Int’l Ltd Macau
1-75 1985

1986

1987

1988

04 05 06
Matchbox MB131-04 : Jeep 4X4 Matchbox MB131-05 : Jeep 4X4 Matchbox MB131-06 : Jeep 4X4
Released: 1987
Body: White
Chassis: Pearly Silver Metal
Interior: Black
Wheels: Maltese Cross (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Black
Antenna: White
Tampo: Orange, Red & Yellow
Baseplate: ©1983 Matchbox Int’l Ltd China
Released: 1991
Body: White
Chassis: Grey Plastic
Interior: Black
Wheels: Maltese Cross (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Black
Antenna: White
Tampo: Orange, Red & Yellow
Baseplate: ©1983 Matchbox Int’l Ltd Macau
Released: 1991
Body: White
Chassis: Grey Plastic
Interior: Black
Wheels: Maltese Cross (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Black
Antenna: White
Tampo: Orange, Red & Yellow
Baseplate: ©1983 Matchbox Int’l Ltd China
1989

1990

1991

1992

1-75
07 08 09
Matchbox MB131-07 : Jeep 4X4 Matchbox MB131-08 : Jeep 4X4 Matchbox MB131-09 : Jeep 4X4
Released: 1994
Body: White
Chassis: Grey Plastic
Interior: Black
Wheels: Maltese Cross (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Black
Antenna: White
Tampo: Orange, Red & Yellow
Baseplate: ©1983 Matchbox Int’l Ltd Thailand
Released: 1995
Body: Dark Fluorescent Orange
Chassis: Grey Plastic
Interior: Black
Wheels: Maltese Cross (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Black
Antenna: White
Tampo: Cool Mud & Black Bonnet Design
Baseplate: ©1983 Mattel, Inc. China
Released: 1995
Body: Dark Fluorescent Orange
Chassis: Grey Plastic
Interior: Black
Wheels: Maltese Cross (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Black
Antenna: White
Tampo: Cool Mud
Baseplate: ©1983 Mattel, Inc. China
1-75 1-75 1-75
10 11 12
Matchbox MB131-10 : Jeep 4X4 Matchbox MB131-11 : Jeep 4X4 Matchbox MB131-12 : Jeep 4X4
Released: 1996
Body: Metallic Red
Chassis: Grey Plastic
Interior: Black
Wheels: Maltese Cross (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Black
Antenna: White
Tampo: –
Baseplate: ©1983 Mattel, Inc. China
Released: 1996
Body: Pink
Chassis: Grey Plastic
Interior: Black
Wheels: Maltese Cross (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Black
Antenna: White
Tampo: Cool Mud
Baseplate: ©1983 Mattel, Inc. China
Released: 1997
Body: Metallic Gold
Chassis: Black Plastic
Interior: Black
Wheels: Maltese Cross (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Black
Antenna: White
Tampo: –
Baseplate: ©1983 Mattel, Inc. China
5 Pack : Off Road 1-75 75 Challenge
13 14 15
Matchbox MB131-13 : Jeep 4X4 Matchbox MB131-14 : Jeep 4X4 Matchbox MB131-15 : Jeep 4X4
Released: 1997
Body: Beige
Chassis: Dark Grey
Interior: Black
Wheels: Maltese Cross (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Black
Antenna: Black
Tampo: Green Stripes
Baseplate: ©1983 Mattel, Inc. China
Released: 1997
Body: Metallic Blue
Chassis: Dark Grey
Interior: Black
Wheels: Maltese Cross (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Black
Antenna: White
Tampo: Orange Flames
Baseplate: ©1983 Mattel, Inc. China
Released: 1997
Body: Silver/Grey
Chassis: Black
Interior: Black
Wheels: Maltese Cross (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Black
Antenna: White
Tampo: Purple & Dark Pink Flames
Baseplate: ©1983 Mattel, Inc. China
Action System : Safari Pack 5 Pack : Rugged Riders Action System : Hang Glider
16 17 18
Matchbox MB131-16 : Jeep 4X4 Matchbox MB131-17 : Jeep 4X4 Matchbox MB131-18 : Jeep 4X4
Released: 1997
Body: Light Blue
Chassis: Dark Grey
Interior: Black
Wheels: Maltese Cross (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Black
Antenna: White
Tampo: Cool Mud & Black Design
Baseplate: ©1983 Mattel, Inc. China
Released: 1998
Body: Yellow
Chassis: Dark Grey
Interior: Black
Wheels: Maltese Cross (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Black
Antenna: White
Tampo: Red Flames
Baseplate: ©1983 Mattel, Inc. China
Released: 1998
Body: Blue
Chassis: Dark Grey
Interior: Black
Wheels: Maltese Cross (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Black
Antenna: White
Tampo: White Splash
Baseplate: ©1983 Mattel, Inc. China
1-75 5 Pack : Rugged Riders 1-75 #52
19 20 21
Matchbox MB131-19 : Jeep 4X4 Matchbox MB131-20 : Jeep 4X4 Matchbox MB131-21 : Jeep 4X4
Released: 1999
Body: Metallic Red
Chassis: Black
Interior: Silver/Grey
Wheels: Maltese Cross (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Silver/Grey
Antenna: White
Tampo: –
Baseplate: ©1983 Mattel, Inc. China
Released: 1999
Body: Orange/Yellow
Chassis: Grey
Interior: Black
Wheels: Maltese Cross (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Blue
Antenna: White
Tampo: Blue & Red Circle Design
Baseplate: ©1983 Mattel, Inc. China
Released: 1999
Body: Orange/Yellow
Chassis: Black
Interior: Silver/Grey
Wheels: Maltese Cross (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Silver/Grey
Antenna: White
Tampo: Wilderness Tours
Baseplate: ©1983 Mattel, Inc. China
1-75 #57 (Germany) 5 Pack : Wilderness 5 Pack : Wilderness
22 23 24
Matchbox MB131-22 : Jeep 4X4 Matchbox MB131-23 : Jeep 4X4 Matchbox MB131-24 : Jeep 4X4
Released: 2000
Body: Lime
Chassis: Brown
Interior: Black
Wheels: Maltese Cross (Brown/Camouflage)
Roll Cage: Pea Green
Antenna: Black
Tampo: Jeep & Mud Spatter
Baseplate: ©1983 Mattel, Inc. China
Released: 2006
Body: Black
Chassis: Grey
Interior: Black
Wheels: Cog (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Dark Grey
Antenna: Grey
Tampo: Jeep
Baseplate: ©1983 Mattel, Inc. Thailand
Released: 2007
Body: Olive Green
Chassis: Grey
Interior: Black
Wheels: Cog (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Dark Grey
Antenna: Grey
Tampo: Scooby Doo Safari Camp
Baseplate: ©1983 Mattel, Inc. Thailand
5 Pack : Camp Jeep Superfast 5 Pack : Scooby Doo #2
25 26 27
Matchbox MB131-25 : Jeep 4X4 Matchbox MB131-26 : Jeep 4X4 Matchbox MB131-27 : Jeep 4X4
Released: 2008
Body: Light Blue
Chassis: Grey
Interior: Black
Wheels: Cog (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Black
Antenna: Grey
Tampo: Detailed Trim
Baseplate: ©1983 Mattel, Inc. Thailand
Released: 2008
Body: Matt Black
Chassis: Grey
Interior: Black
Wheels: Cog (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Red
Antenna: Grey
Tampo: D.E.R 24
Baseplate: ©1983 Mattel, Inc. Thailand
Released: 2009
Body: Yellow
Chassis: Black
Interior: Black
Wheels: Cog (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Black
Antenna: Grey
Tampo: Black stripes
Baseplate: ©1983 Mattel, Inc. Thailand
1-100 #82 1-100 #87 5 Pack : Desert Adventure

20 Pack

28
Matchbox MB131-28 : Jeep 4X4
Released: 2009
Body: Yellow
Chassis: Black
Interior: Black
Wheels: 5 Spoke Oval (Chrome)
Roll Cage: Black
Antenna: Grey
Tampo: Black stripes
Baseplate: ©1983 Mattel, Inc. Thailand
5 Pack : Desert Adventure

After 2009 the casting would not reappear in the range until it was retooled and re-released as MB878 in 2013