SB-85 : Biplane
Another generic and another great casting. First introduced in 2009 the Skybusters Biplane sometimes known as Biplane-A is a great example of how a generic casting can work. This particular variation of the Skybusters...
Monthly Archive: November 2021
SB-76 : Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet
Normally it is the model that I review but today its a but different, today I thought I would look at the packaging and in particular the packaging used for the 2021 Skybusters range....
RW029 : Freightliner M2 106 Vacuum Septic Truck
Talk about value for money, this casting must rank up there as one of the best money earners for Mattel that they have ever produced. Sitting at #11 in this years (2021) range of...
RW051 : Garbage King XL
New for 2021 is this very realistic looking generic Garbage Truck, this is another model that shows that limitless talent of those that work on the deisgn team at Mattel. No matter where you...
RW040 : Cement Truck
Looking at another Matchbox Working Rigs model today and to be honest this one is a little cheeky model form the team at Mattel. Firstly I will say that I like it, but then...
RW046 : Road Scraper
Carrying on from yesterday I thought what a great model to look at today; not just another Real Working Rig casting but another Matchbox model with the Ranec livery. I love the way Mattel...
RW010 : MBX Crane Truck
Another of these great Real Working Rigs castings! As I catalog these for the MCF I am always impressed by how good they are; it is just such a shame that Mattel dont do...
RW020 : MBX Road Grader
Another great larger scale model from the Matchbox team but sadly another own goal because of the poor distribution. This particular model makes me just that little more angry and disappointed than usual because...
RW050 : International MV Box Truck
Its such a shame that the distribution of Mattels range of Matchbox products is so dismal particularly when you see models like this. The larger scale models have always appealed to me because the...
MB1262 : 1978 Subaru Brat
A new casting for 2021 and what a beauty it is! This debut release of the 1978 Subaru Brat as part of the 2021 Moving Parts line is absolutely superb and is testament to...