MB1241 : 1953 Buick Skylark
Another new release for 2021 and its a real cracker! I have always loved the classic cars like this and something that I have never seen in the flesh is a welcome addition to...
Monthly Archive: October 2021
MB1237 : 2020 Land Rover Defender 90
New for 2021 is this fantastic Land Rover Defender 90. The Defender 90 model has been a part of the Matchbox range on and off since 1987 but that was the original casting or...
DY-35 : 1968 Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia Convertible
First released in 1995, this is another great example of how Matchbox claimed the title of ”Greatest Name in Diecast”. The Volkswagen Karmann-Ghia modeled here is an absolutely gorgeous casting, just look at the...
2021 MBX Fire Rescue 5 Pack
If you are going to have a 5 pack with 5 previously released Matchbox cars then this is the one. The 2021 MBX Fire Rescue 5 pack is the 14th set this year and...
DY-10 : 1950 Mercedes Benz Omnibus Type D-3500
After all the plastic of the last few days I thought it would be a nice change to look at something a little more solid and with a little more diecast in it. Back...
MB984 : Rescue Helicopter
Another casting that was once a welcome addition to the collection but makes you wonder why do Mattel bother with the Matchbox brand anymore. First released in 2002 the casting was a great choice...
Do Mattel really care about Matchbox?
Having looked at a few new releases lately that are mostly plastic it makes you start to question the commitment of Mattel to the Matchbox brand. As anyone who has followed the brand for...
MB1074 : MBX Flatbed King
It really is depressing sometimes when you see casting after casting that has been cost reduced to such a degree that it is almost entirely made from plastic. The MBX Flatbed King is a...
MB1091 : 2009 International eStar
I first wrote about this model in the blog post from April 13th, 2021 so there is not much more to say when we look at the latest variation of this model. At this...
MB1177 : ’16 RAM Flatbed
Just like the MBX Delivery Service Truck we looked at yesterday, this model screams NO! When I see these modern models I wonder just who at the license holders office approves this? As a...