In 2005 Matchbox released a series of vehicles for Christmas that were hidden within a plastic piece of coal. Because the coal was black in colour each car was a surprise for the child that got a lump of coal in their stocking.
| 2005 | ||
| 2006 | MB370 : Postal Service Delivery Truck |  |
| 2007 | MB707 : Ground Breaker |  |
| MB716 : Ridge Raider |  |