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| Car Of The Day: June 7, 2008; Matchbox '96 Dodge Viper GTS | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jun 7 2008, 04:35 AM (463 Views) | |
| Swifty | Jun 7 2008, 04:35 AM Post #1 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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![]() Today's car of the day is Matchbox's '96 Dodge Viper GTS. ![]()
![]() For more information and pictures of the real car please visit: Dodge Viper ![]() It's hard to believe the Viper's been around for almost twenty years now. There are rumors that Chrysler's new owners may kill the Viper within the next few years. I truly hope that's not the case- the Viper is such a unique slice of Americana, it would be tragic to lose it. ![]() This model is from the Tyco ownership era, not known for being a favorite among Matchbox collectors. This is one of the nicest examples from that time frame, and is an accurate model of a real car, not spoiled by silly tampos. Even the wheels look good on this car!
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| james_autos | Jun 7 2008, 04:51 AM Post #2 |
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Minivan
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The colour scheme is accurate, which is always nice to see on a model.
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| Sak | Jun 7 2008, 06:43 AM Post #3 |
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Ezekiel 25:17
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I have several different variations of this one... |
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| craftymore | Jun 7 2008, 08:00 AM Post #4 |
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Support your local demo derby.
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For the black days of MB during the time period, this is a good casting. This is actually one of the castings I considered for my week. Great minds do think alike! Sir Crafty |
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| davidj94 | Jun 7 2008, 10:39 AM Post #5 |
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Out hunting for JL
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Not bad at all!
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| ivantt | Jun 7 2008, 02:14 PM Post #6 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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I collect 1/64 Vipers and I like the MB version here. |
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| jedimario | Jun 7 2008, 03:10 PM Post #7 |
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RAWR
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I have a couple of these, but all of them have at least a little wear. I wish I had a mint example in this color scheme, I'll have to keep my eyes open. |
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| ivantt | Jun 7 2008, 07:18 PM Post #8 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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Robbie, I checked the ones I have, and not many, and I don't have that color issue, either. But I noticed one of the blue ones with bright "Viper" graphics has a black METAL base. There must be plenty of variations of this casting I have not even seen. I'd like to see more from others who have any. |
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| Swifty | Jun 6 2018, 11:54 PM Post #9 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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Ten years later and it still looks great! |
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| Dean-o-mite | Jun 6 2018, 11:57 PM Post #10 |
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Muscle Car
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For a dollar toy, Matchbox delivered a good looking model here. |
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| juantoo3 | Jun 7 2018, 07:20 AM Post #11 |
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To me, this is the Classic Viper, and Matchbox did a good job for the price. |
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| tksjohn | Jun 7 2018, 08:02 AM Post #12 |
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Station Wagon
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The only color combo to get on a 90's Viper should be blue with white stripes!
Edited by tksjohn, Jun 7 2018, 08:05 AM.
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| jedimario | Jun 7 2018, 08:03 AM Post #13 |
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RAWR
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This is probably one of my favorite all-time Matchbox castings. Loved it as a kid and still think it's a great piece today. Pretty sure I have a good example of this color scheme today. |
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| pjedsel | Jun 7 2018, 08:51 AM Post #14 |
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Muscle Car
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Yes, still a great looking car - MB did a nice job with their version of the Viper -
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| Pegers | Jun 7 2018, 04:52 PM Post #15 |
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nice color. |
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| JBH6666 | Jun 8 2018, 10:14 AM Post #16 |
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The Premiere version of this casting with the same paint scheme was much nicer- more detailed paint, interior and windows. They can be found quite reasonably priced to this day. |
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| JeepXJLover | Jun 8 2018, 05:13 PM Post #17 |
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Minivan
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The HWs casting is nice too. |
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| corvairjim | Jun 8 2018, 08:41 PM Post #18 |
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I have a couple of this model, but I don't think I have this one. Too bad; the color scheme is perfect for the car. |
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