MB839 : Urban Tow Truck | ![]() |
9 Pack : 2012 #09

Skybusters | |
Skybusters | |
MB795 : Cliff Hanger | ![]() |
MB839 : Urban Tow Truck | ![]() |
Coyote 500 | |
MB695 : MBX Tanker | ![]() |
Garbage Grinder |
First Released : 2014
Scale : Generic
First released in 2012 as MB839 the casting was modified in 2014 before being re-released.
Code 1 Models:
01 | 02 | 03 |
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Released: 2015 Body: Silver/Grey Chassis: Black Windows: Dark Smoke Wheels: Dot Dash New (White) Tow Hook: Red Tampo: MBX Towing 36 Baseplate: ©2011, 2013 Mattel Thailand |
Released: 2016 Body: Dark Blue Chassis: Red Windows: Dark Smoke Wheels: Dot Dash New (White) Tow Hook: White Tampo: Support Team 5000 Baseplate: ©2011, 2013 Mattel Thailand |
Released: 2017 Body: Pale Yellow Chassis: Grey Windows: Orange Wheels: 6 Spoke Utility (Chrome) Tow Hook: Black Tampo: Tang Towing Segundo Baseplate: ©2011, 2013 Mattel Thailand |
1-120 #13 | 1-100 #13 | 5 Pack : City Service |
04 | 05 | |
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Released: 2018 Body: White Chassis: Black Windows: Orange Wheels: 6 Spoke Utility (Chrome) Tow Hook: Black Tampo: Metro Towing 9 Baseplate: ©2011, 2013 Mattel Thailand |
Released: 2019 Body: Mustard Yellow Chassis: Grey Windows: Dark Smoke Wheels: 6 Spoke Utility (Chrome) Tow Hook: Grey Tampo: 24/Seven Highway Service Baseplate: ©2011, 2013 Mattel Thailand |
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5 Pack : Metro Transit | 5 Pack : MBX Service Crew |
First Released : 2012
Scale : Generic
01 | 02 | 03 |
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Released: 2012 Body: Light Blue Chassis: Grey Windows: Smoke Wheels: 6 Spoke Utility (Orange) Tow Hook: Orange Tampo: Urban Tow Baseplate: ©2011 Mattel Thailand |
Released: 2012 Body: Light Blue Chassis: Grey Windows: Orange Wheels: 6 Spoke Utility (Chrome) Tow Hook: Grey Tampo: Urban Tow Baseplate: ©2011 Mattel Thailand |
Released: 2013 Body: Metallic Green Chassis: White Windows: Smoke Wheels: 6 Spoke Utility (Chrome) Tow Hook: Orange Tampo: MBX 201523 Baseplate: ©2011 Mattel Thailand |
1-120 #82 | 10 Pack | 1-120 #09
20 Pack Mega 60 Pack |
04 | 05 | |
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Released: 2013 Body: White Chassis: Blue Windows: Smoke Wheels: 6 Spoke Utility (White) Tow Hook: Blue Tampo: Metro Towing Baseplate: ©2011 Mattel Thailand |
Released: 2013 Body: Dark Red Chassis: Yellow Windows: Smoke Wheels: 6 Spoke Utility (Chrome) Tow Hook: Orange Tampo: Talal’s T.O.W. Baseplate: ©2011 Mattel Thailand |
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60th Anniversary | 1-120 #02
20 Pack |
After the 2014 release the casting was modified before its next outing as MB937
In the USA some of the regular 1-125 series for 2013 were also released on special cards.
In 2016, Matchbox released a set of 26 standard release vehicles. Each model was given a unique box so that the model & box would represent one of the 26 letters of the Alphabet.
A | Ambulance | ||
B | Boat | MB968 : Bay Brigade | ![]() |
C | Camper | ||
D | Dump Truck | ||
E | Excavator | ||
F | Fire Truck | MB755 : Pierce Dash Fire Engine | ![]() |
G | Garbage Truck | ||
H | Helicopter | MB1007 : Sea Hunter | ![]() |
I | Ice Vehicle | ||
J | Jeep | ||
K | Karmann Ghia | MB883 : Volkswagon Type 34 Karmann Ghia | ![]() |
L | Locomotive | ||
M | Motorcycle | ||
N | News Van | ||
O | Off Road Vehicle | ||
P | Police Car | MB966 : BMW M5 Police | ![]() |
Q | Quad Bike | ||
R | Road Roller | ||
S | SWAT Truck | MB830 : SWAT Truck | ![]() |
T | Tow Truck | MB937 : Urban Tow Truck | ![]() |
U | Underwater Submarine | MB891: Deep Diver | ![]() |
V | Van | ||
W | Water Vehicle | ||
X | X-Ray Truck | MB1034 : Xcanner | ![]() |
Y | Yacht | ||
Z | Zamboni |
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 |
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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 Aston Martin DBS Volante | |
13 | MB697 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 |
Over the years many original designs or generic models have been released by Matchbox this is to help reduce costs and thus improve the profits of the range. Many designs lend themselves really well to this concept like road rollers or graders as most children will not know (or care) about branding and licensed models. Here is a list of all those models :