Series 1 – Walmart Exclusive
| MB1206 : Nissan Hardbody |  |
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| MB1188 : Subaru Sambar |  |
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| MB991 : Chevy Stepside |  |
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| MB1078 : Chevy Colorado |  |
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| MB1174 : ’35 Ford Pickup |  |
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| MB807 : Holden VE Ute |  |
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Series 2 – Walmart Exclusive
| MB955 : Jeep Willys Pickup 4×4 |  |
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| MB1041 : ’62 Nissan Junior | Blue | |
| MB1206 : Nissan Hardbody | Black | |
| 70 Chevy El Camino | Red | |
| 2017 Ford Skyjacker Superduty F-350 | White | |
| 57 GMC Stepside | National Parks Mint Green |
In 2021 Matchbox released some country specific ranges, such as this one for the UK and for other countries like Germany, France & Russia
In 2002 a new range titled the ”Stars of Germany” was created and released specifically for Germany. All the models in the range were German designed vehicles like the VW or Porsches.
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| 01 | MB356 Porsche Boxter | |
| 02 | MB363 : 1962 Volkswagen Beetle |  |
| 03 | MB380 Mercedes-Benz A Class | |
| 04 | MB400 Mercedes-Benz CLK Convertible | |
| 05 | MB405 : VW Delivery Van |  |
| 06 | MB427 Mercedes-Benz ML430 | |
| 07 | MB434 Mercedes-Benz S 500 | |
| 08 | MB451 BMW 3 Series Coupe | |
| 09 | MB532 BMW Z8 | |
| 10 | MB534 BMW 3 Series Cabrio | |
| 11 | MB539 BMW X5 | |
| 12 | MB544 Porsche 911 Turbo | |
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| 2003 | ||
| Model | <click to enlarge> | |
| Smart Cabrio | ||
| MB423 : Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet |  |
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| Volkswagen W12 Concept | ||
| Opel Speedster | ||
| Mercedes-Benz Taxi | ||
| Mercedes-Benz E420 Polizei | ||
| 1962 Volkswagen Kafer | ||
| Audi TT Roadster | ||
| Porsche 911 GT1 | ||
| Volkswagen Concept 1 | ||
| BMW X 5 – Notzart | ||
| Mercedes-Benz ML430 | ||
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In 2004 a new range titled the ”Stars of Cars” was created and released throughout Europe. With the success of the ”Stars of Germany” range this allowed a wider variety in the models available for the series.
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The series ran in 2004 , 2005 , 2006 & 2007
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| 01 | Lotus Elise | |
| 02 | Ferrari 360 Spider | |
| 03 | Ferrari F50 | |
| 04 | BMW X5 | |
| 05 | BMW 328i | |
| 06 | Mercedes-Benz E420 | |
| 07 | VW Microbus | |
| 08 | VW Concept Cabrio | |
| 09 | Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabrio | |
| 10 | VW Concept 1 |
Some of the models had the brand ”Dinky” tampo printed on the base in white, this was a ploy by Mattel to ensure they protected the copyright by using the brand so its lack of use didnt mean the copyright would fall into another companies possession.
| Model | <click to enlarge> | |
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| 01 | Dennis Sabre | |
| 02 | Mercedes-Benz E430 | |
| 03 | BMW 3 Series | |
| 04 | MB662 : City Bus |   |
| 05 | Mercedes-Benz S500 | |
| 06 | VW Transporter | |
| 07 | MB180 : Land Rover Defender 90 |  |
| 08 | Porsche 911 Turbo | |
| 09 | Opel Speedster | |
| 10 | MB579 : Mini Cooper S |  |
| 11 | Smart Fortwo Cabrio | |
| 12 | Mercedes-Benz ML430 |
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| 01 | MB476 Mercedes Benz E430 Estate | |
| 02 | MB596 BMW X5 Police Car | |
| 03 | MB363 : 1962 Volkswagen Beetle |  |
| 04 | MB671 : Ford GT |  |
| 05 | MB674 Volvo XC90 | |
| 06 | MB683 Mercedes Benz CLS 500 | |
| 07 | MB438 Concept 1 Beetle Cabriolet | |
| 08 | MB673 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG | |
| 09 | MB678 Trash King | |
| 10 | MB423 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet |  |
| 11 | MB688 : 1961 Jaguar E-Type Coupe |   |
| 12 | MB675 Porsche Cayenne S |
Some of the models had the brand ”Dinky” tampo printed on the base in white, this was a ploy by Mattel to ensure they protected the copyright by using the brand so its lack of use didnt mean the copyright would fall into another companies possession.
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| 01 | MB149 : Mercedes Benz G Wagon | |
| 02 | MB390 : Volkswagen Split Screen Transporter | |
| 03 | MB538 : BMW Z3 | |
| 04 | MB634 : Ford GT |  |
| 05 | MB683 : Mercedes Benz CLS 500 | |
| 06 | MB684 : Volkswagen Golf Gti |  |
| 07 | MB691 : Range Rover Sport | |
| 08 | MB692 : Jaguar XK Coupe | |
| 09 | MB693 : Ford Transit | |
| 10 | MB695 : MBX Tanker |  |
| 11 | MB696 : Audi RS6 Avant |  |
| 12 | MB698 : Flame Tamer |  |
In 1993 to celebrate the 40th anniversary; 10 Matchbox classics were recreated in every detail.
| Number | Series | Original Box Number | Description | <click to enlarge> |
| MX-101 | 1 | 1 | Road Roller | |
| MX-102 | 1 | 4 | Massey-Harris Tractor | |
| MX-103 | 1 | 5 | London Bus | |
| MX-104 | 1 | 7 | Milk Float | |
| MX-105 | 1 | 9 | Dennis Fire Engine | |
| MX-106 | 2 | 6 | Quarry Truck | |
| MX-107 | 2 | 13 | Wreck Truck | |
| MX-108 | 2 | 19 | MGA | |
| MX-109 | 2 | 26 | ERF Cement Truck | |
| MX-110 | 2 | 32 | Jaguar XK140 | |
| MX-111 | 3 | 11 | Road Tanker | |
| MX-112 | 3 | 12 | Land Rover | |
| MX-113 | 3 | 12 | Removals Van | |
| MX-114 | 3 | 18 | Caterpillar Bulldozer | |
| MX-115 | 3 | 52 | Maserati Racer |
In 1991 a new series of brightly coloured vehicles were released. These new vehicles were aimed at a younger audience as an introduction to the world of Matchbox.
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Watch the laser wheel discs flash brilliant, different colours as they reflect the light, on these extra fast miniatures. They’re light years in front!
| Number | Description | <click to enlarge> |
| LW-1 | Police Car | |
| LW-2 | 1982 Firebird | |
| LW-3 | Porsche 928 | |
| LW-4 | Daytona Turbo Z | |
| LW-5 | AMG Mercedes | |
| LW6 | Porsche 935 | |
| LW-7 | Sierra XR4 | |
| LW-8 | 1962 Corvette | |
| LW-9 | Datsun 280ZX Turbo | |
| LW-10 | Turbo Corvette | |
| LW-11 | Ferrari 308 GTB | |
| LW-12 | Chevy Stock Car | |
| LW-13 | 1984 Corvette | |
| LW-14 | BMW Cabriolet 323i | |
| LW-15 | Escort Cabriolet XR3i | |
| LW-16 | Sauber Group C Racer | |
| LW-17 | Lamborghini Countach LP500S | |
| LW-18 | Firebird Racer | |
| LW-19 | Fiero Racer | |
| LW-20 | Nissan 300ZX Turbo | |
| LW-21 | Camaro IROC-Z | |
| LW-22 | Toyota MR2 | |
| LW-23 | Ferrari Testarossa | |
| LW-24 | Quasar | |
| LW-25 | Buick Le Sabre | |
| LW-26 | Cadillac Allante | |
| LW-27 | Saab 9000 | |
| LW-28 | Rover Sterling | |
| LW-29 | T-Bird Coupe | |
| LW-30 | Volvo 480ES |
The International Gathering of Friends is held annually in Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA. Beginning in 2003 and now sponsored by Mattel, Inc. the owners of the Matchbox brand the event has some exclusive models made each year. You can see what goes on at these events by viewing the 17th Annual Matchbox Gathering Agenda
A selection of highly detailed miniatures, each car came with a gold coin and was a limited production of just 5000 pieces.
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| MB042 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird |  |
| MB197 : Lincoln Town Car | |
| MB260 : Dodge Viper RT/10 |  |
