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| mbx64 | Jul 27 2012, 10:01 PM Post #1 |
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Matchbox Collector
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I wanted to start a topic to display what everyone's favorite model is. It can be any year and any model, and if you can't just can't pick a favorite, just show off all of your most beloved models. I'm doing this for two reasons; 1) I wanna see everyone's favorite Matchbox 2) I'm new here, and wanted to get to know this wonderful collecting community a little better, and I'd like to thank you all for such a warm welcome! And without further ado, my FAVORITE Matchbox model! The 2012 Fisker Karma PHev ![]() The Fisker Karma has always been a favorite vehicle for me because of it's beauty, genius, and presence. Henrik Fisker penned the BMW Z8, the Aston Martin Vantage, and helped design the Aston Martin DBS. I was overwhelmed when I found out that Matchbox would be producing the Fisker Karma in their line-up, and Ryu Asada didn't disappoint. He captured the amazing essence that the car has, and that made me happy. And to think that Matchbox is also going to be creating the BMW 1 Series M Coupe for the 2013 line-up, arguably then best ///M car ever. So, what's your favorite Matchbox model?
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| juantoo3 | Jul 27 2012, 11:00 PM Post #2 |
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I've got it down to two favorites:![]() Cosmic Blues (love the name!)/Red Rider/Brown Sugar/White Lightning/Flame Out/Dandelion and whatever other names it goes by... and: ![]() #60 Holden/El Camino(!)/Ruff Trek/Bog Buster and whatever the Road Blaster version is called. There are many other castings I like, but without any doubt these are my two favorites. Edited by juantoo3, Jul 27 2012, 11:03 PM.
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| jedimario | Jul 27 2012, 11:20 PM Post #3 |
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RAWR
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Tough choice, but I think I'd go with...
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| Swifty | Jul 28 2012, 01:05 AM Post #4 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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I'm a tad biased by this one:![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]()
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| Black Wind | Jul 28 2012, 08:12 AM Post #5 |
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Midsize
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Out of all the models, this has to be my absolute favourite Matchbox of all time. This exact version, to be precise -![]() I am still trying hard to find it but haven't succeeded yet. I hope I'll find it one day. |
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| daniel60 | Jul 28 2012, 09:13 AM Post #6 |
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Personal Luxury Car
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Great Collection!! |
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| mbx64 | Jul 28 2012, 10:15 AM Post #7 |
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Matchbox Collector
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Wow! Lot's of great choices here! I'll post one more model that's a favorite of mine; the Porsche Panamera. This nearly won out the Fisker Karma as my favorite just because of how identical the casting is to the actual car, it's unbelievable!
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| mbx64 | Jul 28 2012, 10:17 AM Post #8 |
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Matchbox Collector
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I can see why! I think that's really neat, and the Toyota Supra was always a great casting!
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| Dean-o-mite | Jul 30 2012, 09:42 PM Post #9 |
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Muscle Car
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Too hard to pick one favorite, but here are a few that would make my top-ten list of favorites. I grew up in the Universal era of Matchbox, and was spoiled with very realistic replicas, many with metal bases and opening parts. Many of them are worthy of being on a favorites list. Here are two of my favorites from the Universal era: 1984 Dodge Caravan ![]() ![]() ![]() 1987 Mercury Sable Wagon ![]() ![]() ![]() From the newer, Mattel era cars, these two are also favorites. 2000 Nissan Xterra (Superfast International/ROW release) ![]() ![]() ![]() 2010 Cadillac CTS Wagon ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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| JustDavid | Jul 30 2012, 11:51 PM Post #10 |
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SUV
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Mercedes Benz 300E![]() (pic borrowed from net) |
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| THECHEVYGUY | Jul 31 2012, 05:07 AM Post #11 |
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the chevy guy
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if theres one car from match box thats my fave its the peugeot 205 turbo 16
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| Hosspower98 | Jul 31 2012, 08:53 AM Post #12 |
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Forever Blue Oval
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This was my very first Matchbox car. I was 9 years old when my mom bought it for me. I was whining about something at some store checkout most likely. Kind of like throwing a fish to a sea lion. I have no idea where this car might be today. (collector, someone's attic maybe a landfill.) I guess I would call it my favorite Matchbox car, it is so etched in my memory, and that was in 1956. Image credit: home.railscene.com/garyscars/mb/copies/19a_o_c1.JPG
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| clem24 | Jul 31 2012, 11:51 AM Post #13 |
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Station Wagon
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Would have to be the Sterling (not my image). |
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| pjedsel | Jul 31 2012, 06:53 PM Post #14 |
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Muscle Car
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A trio of British Fords...![]()
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| craftymore | Jul 31 2012, 10:45 PM Post #15 |
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Support your local demo derby.
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I think I'll split this into a reply much like Dean's answer. Field Car (IH Scout) for the vintage era ![]() Have many modern era castings I really like such as the '75 Chevy truck and the '911 GT3 Porsche but my favorite is the '10 Holden UTE SSV
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| Wyatt | Aug 6 2012, 11:39 AM Post #16 |
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Fullsize
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| Stampede | Aug 13 2012, 11:18 PM Post #17 |
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Team Canada
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Close one, but I would say the Ford Taurus Police interceptor (the photo below does not belong to me) ![]() But, maybe the Ford Explorer Police interceptor once it comes out. |
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| clem24 | Aug 15 2012, 01:02 AM Post #18 |
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Station Wagon
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Just a commentary - I love the RR Sport but that casting just looks.. so wrong. I do have to find myself one of those Xterra's though!!! |
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| Hotwheelsbob2000 | Aug 15 2012, 05:02 PM Post #19 |
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Compact
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Mine must be the #41 Ford GT...![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() More pics when I find them. |
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| JustDavid | Aug 15 2012, 07:31 PM Post #20 |
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SUV
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Great group of GTs...thanks for the pics. |
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| Hotwheelsbob2000 | Aug 20 2012, 10:51 PM Post #21 |
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Compact
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I finally found my other pics.![]() ![]() ![]()
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