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
| Year | Model | <click to enlarge> |
| 2003 | ||
| 2004 | ||
| 2005 | ||
| 2006 | ||
| 2007 | MB713 : 1965 Austin Mini Van |  |
| 2008 | ||
| 2009 | MB765 : 1969 Austin Mini Cooper 1275S |  |
| MB761 : 1972 Lotus Europa Special |  |
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| 2010 | MB736 : 1975 Chevrolet Stepside |   |
| 2011 | MB741 : 2006 Volkswagen Caddy |    |
| 2012 | MB843 : Seagrave Fire Engine |  |
| 2013 | ||
| 2014 | MB933 : Dodge Charger Pursuit |  |
| 2015 | ||
| 2016 | ||
| 2017 | ||
| 2018 | MB1023 : 1970 Datsun 510 Rally |  |
| MB1027 : 2017 Ford F-350 Super Duty |  |