A new sub-series of 12 vehicles released in 2020 exclusively for Walmart in the USA
A new sub-series of 12 vehicles released in 2020 exclusively for Walmart in the USA
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 |
First Released : 2019
| 01 | 02 | 03 |
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| Released: 2019 Body: Purple Chassis: Grey Interior: Light Tan Wheels: 10 Spoke Rubber (Black/Chrome) Windows: Clear Tampo: 911 50th Superfast Baseplate: ©2018 Mattel Thailand |
Released: 2020 Body: Red Chassis: Grey Interior: Tan Wheels: 5 Spoke Modern (Black/Chrome) Windows: Clear Tampo: Detailed Trim Baseplate: ©2018 Mattel Thailand |
Released: 2020 Body: Dark Cream Chassis: Black Interior: Black Wheels: 14 Spoke (Orange) Windows: Clear Tampo: Red panels Baseplate: ©2018 Mattel Thailand |
| Superfast 50th Anniversary | Moving Parts | Superfast |
To celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Superfast range another premium series was put together with moving parts and rubber tyres.
| 01 | MB1136 : ’62 Mercedes 220 SE | ![]() |
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| 02 | MB1144 : ’16 BMW i8 | ![]() |
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| 03 | MB1145 : ’59 Volkswagen Microbus | ![]() |
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| 04 | MB1163 : ’18 Range Rover Vogue SE | ![]() |
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| 05 | MB1162 : ’04 Honda S-2000 | ||
| 06 | MB1161 : ’16 Corvette Stingray | ||
| 07 | Dodge Challenger | Cancelled | |
| 08 | MB1192 : ´32 Ford Pickup | ![]() |
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| 09 | MB1152 : ´80 Porsche 911 Turbo | ![]() |
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| 10 | MB1135 : ´65 Volkswagen Type 3 Fastback | ![]() |
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| 11 | MB1139 : ´17 Chevy Camaro | ![]() |
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| 12 | MB701 : Blue Shark |
2020 saw another premium series released under the Superfast banner, with opening parts and rubber wheels
First Released : 2014
Designer : Miguel López
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| Released: 2015 Body: Yellow Chassis: Black Interior: Black Wheels: 5 Spoke Modern (Smoke) Windows: Dark Smoke Tampo: Detailed Trim Baseplate: ©2014 Mattel Thailand |
Released: 2016 Body: Red Chassis: Black Interior: Black Wheels: 5 Spoke Modern (Smoke) Windows: Dark Smoke Tampo: Detailed Trim Baseplate: ©2014 Mattel Thailand |
Released: 2018 Body: White Chassis: Black Interior: Tan Wheels: 5 Spoke Modern (Gold) Windows: Smoke Tampo: Detailed Trim Baseplate: ©2014 Mattel Thailand |
| 1-120 #01 | 1-120 #23 | 1-125 #124 |
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| Released: 2020 Body: Bronze Chassis: Black Interior: Black Wheels: 5 Spoke Modern (Black) Windows: Smoke Tampo: Detailed Trim Baseplate: ©2014 Mattel Thailand |
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| 5 Pack : MBX Highways
3 Pack |
In 2021 we get a new series aimed squarely at the collector market; titled ”Matchbox Collector” this series will replace the popular ”Superfast” range that has been used over the previous few years.
The models will come in a blister pack with a retro styled box included.
*The above blister sample is only proposed at this stage (July 2020) and is subject to change.