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| Bus Of The Day: October 16, 2009; Matchbox '98 Chevrolet Express 1500 Bus | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Oct 16 2009, 12:38 AM (639 Views) | |
| NoirGuru | Oct 16 2009, 12:38 AM Post #1 |
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The All Original Gentleman
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![]() Today's bus of the day is Matchbox's 1998 Chevrolet Express 1500 Transport Bus. ![]()
![]() For more information and pictures of the real bus (Stock) please visit: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chevrolet_Van, or http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conversion_van#Former. ![]() This cast has always been a popular one among Matchbox faithfuls. This example was supplied by QuicksilverDC. I also have the green National automotive rentals variation. ![]()
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| craftymore | Oct 16 2009, 09:35 AM Post #2 |
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Support your local demo derby.
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This is one casting that I don't recall ever seeing at flea markets. Was this a Tyco era release? Pretty cool regardless.
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| Supraman | Oct 16 2009, 11:05 AM Post #3 |
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Swifty's @Work Alter Ego
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Right at the beginning of the Mattel era, actually. Whether this was on the drawing board in the Tyco era, however, is something I don't have an answer to. |
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| James | Oct 16 2009, 04:08 PM Post #4 |
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Mr.Bowtie
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Nice I actually have one of these, and 2 of teh green ones, albeit a different green |
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| ivantt | Oct 16 2009, 09:56 PM Post #5 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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I bought one of these when I first saw it and it is stashed away somewhere. I haven't seen the product on the pegs again since then. So folks, my usual question concerning Matchbox releases: WHERE ARE THE CASTING TOOLS NOW? NOIR GURU---Your photos are excellent. Edited by ivantt, Oct 16 2009, 09:58 PM.
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| Swifty | Oct 18 2009, 02:01 AM Post #6 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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While not a huge fan of the casting, these pictures are absolutely fantastic! Ivan- I believe the tooling still exists but this one has been retired due to weight concerns. The new GMC "short bus" in the current Matchbox range replaces this one. The one with the plastic back to save weight... We may see this one turn up in 5 packs from time to time though. |
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| jedimario | Oct 20 2009, 04:29 PM Post #7 |
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RAWR
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I've always liked this casting despite the badge on the front! |
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