In 2002 Mattel released a collection of models all carrying the artwork of Micheal Fischer a famous German artist. There were just 40 sets of 12 vehicles in total making this quite a rare release and can now command high prices if they are to come to market.
Each model had the Matchbox 50 years logo tampo printed on the base of the model.
Each collection of the 40 sets were only ever released in Germany and where individually numbered and signed on the base and came with the following letter:
Translated into English this letter reads :
– Certificate –
With this certificate you receive one of 40 exulsively designed sets consisting of Mercedes-Benz ML 430, BMW X5, VW Transporter, Mercedes Benz A-Class, Porsche 911 Turbo, Mercedes-Benz S500, 3 Series BMW Coupe, Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabrio, VW Kafer, Porsche Boxster, BMW Z8, 3 Series BMW and 3 Series BMW Cabrio.
There are a total of 480 model cars (40 sets of 12 pieces) of the series ”Stars of Germany”, which the pop-art, Leipzig artist Michael Fisher-Art designed and hand signed in favour of a charity auction.
| Mercedes-Benz ML 430 | ||
| BMW X5 | ||
| MB405 : VW Transporter |  |
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| Mercedes Benz A-Class | ||
| Porsche 911 Turbo | ||
| Mercedes-Benz S500 | ||
| 3 Series BMW Coupe | ||
| Mercedes-Benz CLK Cabrio | ||
| MB363 : VW Beetle |  |
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| Porsche Boxster | ||
| BMW Z8 | ||
| 3 Series BMW Cabrio |