Monthly Archive: May 2021

Mattel 0

Toy Takeback scheme launched

Following on from the announcement made a few weeks back about the future of Matchbox being more about EVs and recycled material which you can read here, Mattel have now announce a new scheme...

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MB1037 : 2016 Fiat 500X

Model Details Brand Fiat Model 500X Matchbox Catalog Entry: MB1037 Sometimes a model comes along that makes you realise exactly why it is you collect these little cars and this is it.  Released as...

Ranec 0

5 Pack : 2021 #02 MBX Road Crew

The second 5 pack for 2021 is an absolute stunner.  This pack contains a great mix of construction vehicles and all in the Ranec Equipment livery which makes it a great set to get...

Matchbox MB886 : Ground Grinder 0

MB886 : Ground Grinder

Model Details Brand Matchbox Original Model Ground Grinder Matchbox Catalog Entry: MB886 As generic models go this just has to be my favourite. We havent seen an issue of this casting since its appearance...

Matchbox 5 Pack : 2021 #01 – Coffee Cruisers 0

5 Pack : 2021 #01

The first 5 pack of 2021 is a great collection of some nice licensed vehicles based on what you might find at a ”cars & coffee” gathering.  The first car in the collection is...

Matchbox MB363 : 1962 Volkswagen Beetle 0

MB363 : 1962 Volkswagen Beetle

Model Details Brand Volkswagen Model Beetle (1962) Matchbox Catalog Entry: MB363 If you like a Volkswagen Beetle and there are lots of collectors that have nothing else in their collections then 2021 is a...

Matchbox MB1194 : 1961 Ford Falcon Ranchero 0

MB1194 : 1961 Ford Falcon Ranchero

Model Details Brand Ford Model Falcon Ranchero (1961) Matchbox Catalog Entry: MB1194 Being an Aussie, I love a ute; after all its what we are famous for in the auto world and I have...

Matchbox MB1183 : 1968 Dodge D-200 0

MB1183 : 1968 Dodge D-200

Model Details Brand: Dodge Model: D-200 (1968) Matchbox Catalog Entry: MB1183 Another casting to hunt down multiple version of this year; so far we have seen in it in Orange with the Matchbox Team...

Restoring Diecast - Panit 0

Which paint to use?

The majority of the little toy cars we collect are made from diecast metal, sure they have their plastic components as well, the windows, interior and wheels spring to mind, but the core of...