In 2020 another sub series was released featuring a range of specially selected Ford Mustangs
Tag: Mustang
MB969 : 1993 Ford Mustang Police car
First Released : 2014
Scale : 1/64
Designer : Miguel López
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Released: 2014 & 2020 Body: Black Chassis: Black Interior: Light Grey Wheels: Ringed Disc (Chrome/Black) Windows: Clear Tampo: Highway Patrol Baseplate: ©2014 Mattel Thailand |
Released: 2016 & 2021 Body: Grey Chassis: Black Interior: Black Wheels: Ringed Disc (Chrome/Black) Windows: Clear Tampo: State Police Baseplate: ©2014 Mattel Thailand |
Released: 2016 Body: Blue Chassis: Black Interior: White Wheels: Double 6 Spoke Ultra Max (Black) Windows: Light Smoke Tampo: Sheriff Baseplate: ©2014 Mattel Thailand |
1-100 #95 | 2016 : 1-100 #66 | Best of Matchbox |
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Released: 2020 Body: Charcoal Grey Chassis: Black Interior: Black Wheels: Ringed Disc (Chrome/Black) Windows: Clear Tampo: Boone County Sheriff Baseplate: ©2014 Mattel Thailand |
Released: 2020 Body: Black & White Chassis: Black Interior: Light Grey Wheels: Ringed Disc (Chrome/Black) Windows: Light Smoke Tampo: Texas Department Public Safety Baseplate: ©2014 Mattel Thailand |
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5 Pack : MBX Highway
3 Pack |
Mustang Series |
First Released : 2016
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Released: 2016 Body: Olive Green Chassis: Grey Interior: Grey Wheels: 8 Spoke Ringed (Chrome) Windows: Orange Tampo: Mud Spatter Baseplate: ©2015 Mattel Thailand |
Released: 2017 & 2020 Body: White Chassis: Blue Interior: Black Wheels: 8 Spoke Ringed (Black/Chrome) Windows: Smoke Tampo: 12 Baseplate: ©2015 Mattel Thailand |
Released: 2018 & 2020 Body: Silver/Grey Chassis: Brown Interior: Olive Green Wheels: 8 Dot Dual Ring (White) Windows: Clear Tampo: Skull & Cross Bones Baseplate: ©2015 Mattel Thailand |
1-125 #94 | 1-125 #124 | 5 Pack : Dirty Mudders |
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Released: 2019 Body: Blue Chassis: Blue Interior: White Wheels: 8 Spoke Ringed (Black/Chrome) Windows: Smoke Tampo: Swamp Tours Baseplate: ©2015 Mattel Thailand |
Released: 2020 Body: Silver/Grey Chassis: Grey Interior: Brown Wheels: 8 Dot Dual Ring (Chrome) Windows: Clear Tampo: Skull & Cross Bones Baseplate: ©2015 Mattel Thailand |
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5 Pack : MBX Wild | Mustang Series |
First Released : 2017
Retooled version of MB1009 specially for the Color Changers range
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Released: 2017 Body: Yellow Chassis: Grey Interior: Grey Wheels: 8 Dot Dual Ring (Chrome) Windows: Smoke Tampo: Skytraker Baseplate: ©2016 Mattel Thailand |
Released: 2019 Body: Pale Red Chassis: Blue Interior: Black Wheels: 8 Spoke Rimmed (Black/Chrome) Windows: Smoke Tampo: Mudstanger 6 Baseplate: ©2016 Mattel Thailand |
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Color Changers | Color Changers |
Superfast – 2005
In 2005 the premium Superfast range was released in two different versions, the same model was released in all markets but with different colours being used between the USA and the ROW ranges. The USA range was advertised as 1 of up to 15,500 pieces whereas the ROW range was simply stated as a Limited Edition
USA Package | ROW Package |
Model | USA Release | ROW Release | |
01 | MB042 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird | ||
02 | MB663 : Ford F-150 SVT Lightning Pick Up | ||
03 | Jeep Wrangler | ||
04 | MB616 : 1970 Plymouth Barracuda | ||
05 | Mercedes Benz S500 | ||
06 | Ford Mustang GT Concept | ||
07 | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro (Open Headlights) | ||
08 | MB342 : 1965 Ford Mustang | ||
09 | MB610 : 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle | ||
10 | Chrysler PT Cruiser Convertible | ||
11 | Dennis Sabre | ||
12 | MB579 : Mini Cooper S | ||
13 | Chevrolet Silverado SS | ||
14 | BMW X5 (Opening Doors) | ||
15 | BMW 850i | ||
16 | 1965 Shelby Cobra 427 S/C (Full Size Windscreen) | ||
17 | Ferrari 456GT | ||
18 | 1970 Pontiac GTO | ||
19 | 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 | ||
20 | Porsche 911 Turbo | ||
21 | Chevrolet SSR | ||
22 | Mustang Cobra | ||
23 | Dodge Viper GTS | ||
24 | Chevrolet Corvette C6 | ||
25 | MB500 : 1955 Cadillac Fleetwood | ||
26 | MB300 : 1956 Ford F-100 Pick Up (Plastic Base) | ||
27 | Dodge Dart Phoenix | ||
28 | 1970 Boss Mustang | ||
29 | Jeep Wrangler | ||
30 | Chevrolet Camaro 1998 Z-28 | ||
31 | Volkswagen Microbus Concept | ||
32 | Mercedes Benz A Class | ||
33 | Checker Taxi | ||
34 | Nissan Z | ||
35 | Chevrolet Impala Police Car | ||
36 | MB423 : Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet | ||
37 | 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air Hardtop | ||
38 | Ferrari 360 Spider | ||
39 | GMC Wrecker Truck | ||
40 | 1969 Chevrolet Camaro SS-396 | ||
41 | MB634 : Ford GT | ||
42 | Pontiac Solstice | ||
43 | Audi TT Roadster | ||
44 | Chevrolet Corvette T-Top | ||
45 | Ford Fairlane Sunliner | ||
46 | MB328 : 1970 Chevrolet El Camino | ||
47 | 1957 Chevrolet Corvette Hardtop | ||
48 | Jaguar XK120 | ||
49 | Volkswagen W12 Concept | ||
50 | 1957 Lincoln Premiere | ||
51 | Land Rover Discovery | ||
52 | 1968 Ford Mustang Cobra Jet | ||
53 | MB256 : Hummer | ||
54 | Opel Speedster | ||
55 | MB668 : Mitsubishi Eclipse | ||
56 | Porsche Boxster | ||
57 | Jaguar XJ6 (Plastic Base) | ||
58 | Plymouth Prowler | ||
59 | BMW Z8 | ||
60 | MB662 : City Bus | ||
61 | Chevrolet Bel Air 1957 Convertible | ||
62 | 1968 Mercury Cougar (without Bonnet Scoop) | ||
63 | Nissan Xterra (No Kayaks) | ||
64 | Toyota Scion xB | ||
65 | GMC Terradyne | ||
66 | MB666 : Hummer H3 | ||
67 | MB671 : 2005 Ford GT | ||
68 | Smart Cabrio | ||
69 | London Taxi | ||
70 | Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG | ||
71 | BMW 3 Series Coupe | ||
72 | Lamborghini Diablo | ||
73 | Volkswagen Beetle Taxi | ||
74 | Porsche Cayenne S | ||
75 | Dodge Charger R/T |
60th Anniversary Models
To celebrate the 60th Anniversary of Matchbox in 2013 a range of models were released with superior quality and in a blister pack with box similar to those in the ”Best of” ranges.
USA Packaging | ROW Packaging |
Model | ||
01 | MB812 : ’68 Mustang GT/CS | |
02 | MB808 Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X Police | |
03 | MB737 Quarry King | |
04 | MB694 Routemaster Bus | |
05 | MB823 Jeep Wrangler Superlift | |
06 | MB885 : Renault Master Ambulance | |
07 | MB688 : ’61 Jaguar E-Type Coupe | |
08 | MB860 : Ford Explorer Interceptor | |
09 | MB765 : Austin Mini Cooper S | |
10 | MB882 MBX ATC | |
11 | MB867 : Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia | |
12 | MB823-A : Aston Martin DBS Volante | |
13 | MB838-A : Land Rover Defender 110 | |
14 | MB886 : Ground Grinder | |
15 | MB864 ’76 International Scout 4×4 | |
16 | MB734 Volkswagen T2 Bus | |
17 | MB667 Austin FX4 Taxi | |
18 | MB363 : 1962 Volkswagen Beetle | |
19 | MB839 : Urban Tow Truck | |
20 | MB844 BMW R1200 RT-P Police Motorcycle | |
21 | MB837 : Superlift Ford F-350 Super Duty | |
22 | MB729 2007 Porsche 911 GT3 | |
23 | MB881 Blaze Blitzer | |
24 | MB834 Crop Master | |
Limited Chase Model | MB694 Routemaster Bus |
MB1170 : ’18 Ford Mustang Convertible
First Released : 2019
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Released: 2019 Body: Yellow Chassis: Black Interior: Grey Wheels: 5 Spoke Modern (Chrome) Windows: Smoke Tampo: Detailed Trim Baseplate: ©2018 Mattel Thailand |
Released: 2020 Body: Maroon Chassis: Black Interior: Cream Wheels: 5 Spoke Modern (Chrome) Windows: Smoke Tampo: Detailed Trim Baseplate: ©2018 Mattel Thailand |
Released: 2020 Body: Blue Chassis: Black Interior: Grey Wheels: 5 Spoke Modern (Smoke) Windows: Smoke Tampo: Detailed Trim Baseplate: ©2018 Mattel Thailand |
1-100 #04 | Mustang Series | 1-100 #54 |
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Released: 2021 Body: Black Chassis: Grey Interior: Grey Wheels: Double 10 Spoke (Gold) Windows: Clear Tampo: Detailed Trim Baseplate: ©2018 Mattel Thailand |
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1-100 #87 |
Superfast – NEW
Premiere Collection : World Class
1989 saw the release of a highly detailed collectable range of cars based on some of the current miniature series. These models had more detailed tampo along with more realistic rubber tyres.
The range continued for some years although in 1996 the series received a slight name change from the original World Class Series to the Premiere Collection World Class Series. Series I – 1989
Series I – (1989) | ||
01 | Porsche 928 (Dark Silver) | |
02 | Ferrari 300 GTB (Red) | |
03 | Mercedes 500 SEC (White) | |
04 | Lamborghini Countach (Yellow) | |
05 | Ferrari Testarossa (Red) | |
06 | Porsche 959 (Silver) | |
07 | Porsche 944 Turbo (Black) | |
08 | 1987 Corvette (Blue) | |
Series II (1990) | ||
09 | BMW M1 (Yellow) | |
10 | Jaguar XK120 (White) | |
11 | Rolls Royce Silver Cloud (Gold) | |
12 | Cadillac Allante (Dark Silver) | |
13 | T-Bird Turbo Coupe (Silver) | |
14 | Lincoln Town Car | |
15 | Corvette Grand Sport (Burgundy) | |
16 | Ferrari F40 (Red) | |
Series III (1991) | ||
17 | 1962 Corvette (Turquoise) | |
18 | Ferrari Testarossa (White) | |
19 | Mercedes-Benz 500SL (Black) | |
20 | Nissan 300ZX (White) | |
21 | Chevrolet Corvette (Orange) | |
22 | Lamborghini Countach (Red) | |
23 | 57 Chevy (Burgundy) | |
24 | Racing Porsche 935 (Yellow) | |
Series IV (1992) | ||
25 | Lamborghini Diablo (Red) | |
26 | Mercedes 500SL Convertible (Silver) | |
27 | 1975 Corvette (Blue) | |
28 | Nissan 300ZX (Burgundy) | |
29 | Porsche 935 (White) | |
30 | Ferrari F40 (Yellow) | |
Series V (1993) | ||
31 | Jaguar XJ220 (Purple) | |
32 | Lamborghini Diablo (Black) | |
33 | Cadillac Allante (Burgundy) | |
34 | Jaguar XJ6 (Blue) | |
35 | Corvette Roadster (White) | |
36 | BMW 850i (Silver) | |
Series VI (1994/1995)
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37 | Aston Martin DB7 (Dark Silver) | |
38 | Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (White) | |
39 | Corvette Sting Ray (Purple) | |
Dodge Viper RT-10 | ||
41 | Mazda RX-7 (Black) | |
42 | Mustang Mach III (Red) |
1996 saw the series name officially change to Premiere Collection – World Class and the series numbers were started again only this time using Western Arabic (English Language) numbers instead of the roman numeral that had previously been used to indicate the series numbers.
Series 1 – World Class
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43 | Mazda RX-7 (Red) | |
Dodge Viper RT/10 | ||
45 | Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder (Red) | |
46 | Toyota Supra (White) | |
47 | Audi Avus (Chrome) | |
48 | Plymouth Prowler (Purple) | |
Series 2 – World Class | ||
49 | Ford Thunderbird (Gold) | |
50 | Lamborghini Diablo (Purple) | |
51 | Mercedes 600SEL (Black) | |
52 | Chevrolet Camaro Z28 (BLack) | |
53 | Corvette Stingray (Blue) | |
54 | Mustang Cobra (Red) | |
Series 3 – World Class |
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1957 Thunderbird | ||
56 | 1962 Corvette (Burgundy) | |
57 | Corvette Grand Sport (Blue) | |
58 | 1957 Chevy (Black) | |
59 | Jaguar XK120 (Green) | |
60 | 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge (Silver) | |
Series 4 – World Class |
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61 | Mazda RX-7 (Yellow) | |
Dodge Viper RT/10 | ||
63 | Mitsubishi 3000GT Spyder (Green) | |
64 | Toyota Supra (Silver) | |
65 | Audi Avus (White) | |
66 | Plymouth Prowler (Silver) | |
Series 5 – World Class |
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67 | Ford Thunderbird (Black) | |
68 | Lamborghini Diablo (Silver) | |
69 | Mercedes 600SEL (Blue) | |
70 | Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 (Red) | |
71 | Corvette Sting Ray III (Yellow) | |
72 | Mustang Cobra (White) | |
Series 6 – World Class | ||
1957 Thunderbird | ||
74 | 1962 Corvette (Gold) | |
75 | Corvette Grand Sport (Blue) | |
76 | 57 Chevy (Black) | |
77 | Jaguar XK120 (Red) | |
78 | 1970 Pontiac GTO Judge (White) | |
Series 7 – Fire |
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79 | Ambulance | |
80 | Snorkel Fire Engine | |
81 | Fire Engine | |
82 | Jeep Cherokee | |
83 | Mack Auxiliary Power Truck | |
84 | Airport Fire Truck | |
Series 8 – State Police |
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85 | Ford LTD (Virginia State Police) | |
86 | Ford LTD (Florida Highway Patrol) | |
87 | Ford LTD (New Jersey State Police) | |
88 | Camaro Z-28 (New York State Police) | |
89 | Camaro Z-28 (California Highway Patrol) | |
90 | Camaro Z-28 (Texas Highway Patrol) | |
Series 9 – Nostalgia |
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62 Corvette | ||
Ford Probe | ||
Dodge Challenger | ||
Firebird Racer | ||
57 Chevy | ||
Corvette T-Top | ||
Series 10 – Exotics |
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Lamborghini Countach | ||
Ferrari F-40 | ||
Mercedes 500SL | ||
Jaguar XJ220 | ||
Aston Martin DB-7 | ||
Ferrari Testarossa | ||
Series 11 – Hot Rod Collection |
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MB042 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird | ||
57 Chevy | ||
Corvette Grand Sport | ||
Pontiac GTO | ||
62 Corvette | ||
Dodge Challenger | ||
Series 12 – Convertibles | ||
BMW Z3 | ||
MB260 : Dodge Viper RT/10 | ||
Mercedes 500SL | ||
Mitsubishi Spyder | ||
Corvette Stingray III | ||
Mustang Mach III | ||
Series 13 – Retro 70’s Collection | ||
MB068 : Chevy Van | ||
Dodge Dragster | ||
Big Banger | ||
Dragon Wheels | ||
Pi-eyed Piper | ||
Tanzara | ||
Series 14 – Modern Musle | ||
Ram Air Firebird | ||
Viper GTS | ||
Dodge Viper RT/10 | ||
Mustang Cobra | ||
Camaro Z-28 | ||
Plymouth Prowler | ||
Series 15 – High Speed | ||
87 Corvette Convertible | ||
Ferrari 456 GT | ||
Nissan 300ZX | ||
Mercedes GTC | ||
BMW 850i | ||
Ferrari F-50 | ||
Series 16 – Drop Tops | ||
Plymouth Prowler | ||
Mitsubishi Spyder | ||
Mercedes 500SL | ||
Corvette Stingray III | ||
Mustang Cobra | ||
BMW Z3 | ||
Series 17- Classic Muscle Collection |
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MB042 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird | ||
MB300 : 1956 Ford F-150 Pick Up | ||
69 Camaro SS396 | ||
Pontiac GTO | ||
Dodge Challenger | ||
Mustang Conra Jet | ||
Series 18 – State Police II |
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Kansas | ||
Nevada | ||
Utah | ||
Minnesota | ||
Montana | ||
South Dakota | ||
Series 19 – Super Cars |
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Lamborghini Diablo | ||
Porsche 944 | ||
BMW 5 Series | ||
Jaguar XJ220 | ||
Ferrari Testarossa | ||
Ferrari F-40 | ||
Series 20 – Street Machines Collection | ||
MB042 : 1957 Ford Thunderbird | ||
MB300 : 1956 Ford F-150 Pick Up | ||
Corvette Grand Sport | ||
Pontiac GTO | ||
69 Camaro SS396 | ||
Mustang Cobra Jet | ||
Series 21 – Fire II | ||
Seaside Fire Co | ||
Laurel Springs Fire Rescue | ||
Park Ridge Fire Dept. | ||
Ford Ambulance | ||
Eagle Point Fire Rescue | ||
Newfield Airport Fire Rescue |
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