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What 2013 New Model Are You Most looking Forward To?
Topic Started: Aug 23 2012, 10:19 PM (2,050 Views)
mbx64
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Well, 2012 is coming near an end, with only around 30 models left of the 125 lined-up for this year to be released. We must plow through some of these, well, lets be honest, not the greatest time for collectors. So, with high hopes for the last 2012 models and the 2013 ones to come (and hopefully a poster too..... :D ) which one are you looking forward to the most? Can't choose just one, it doesn't matter! You can post multiple models that really strike you!

Without further ado, here's mine:
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The BMW 1 Series M Coupe. I could NOT believe that Matchbox slated this model as one of these new ones, because this was one I wished for. And that's never really happened to me before. This was a somewhat hard decision thought, because of this:
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THE most stylish Range Rover ever, the Evoque, designed by Mrs. Beckham. I was ecstatic and surprised when I found this would slide onto the pegs in 2013. But when I thought about it, I shouldn't have been surprised, considering Matchbox has done nearly ever Range Rover model ever.

Here's the 2013 New Models list - which is your favorite? :)

Licensed:
'66 Dodge A100 Truck
VW Karman Ghia Type 34 (UK version)
Lamborghini Italian Police
Renault Ambulance
BMW M1 Sports Coupe
Range Rover Evoque
BMW R 1200 Motorcycle
International Harvester Scout II (Off Road)
International MXT

Generic:
Fire Tanker
European Fire Truck
Police Truck
Fire Pumper
Police Truck
All Terrain Crane
Grader
Dump Truck
Submarine
Pickup Truck with opening parts
Convertible
Sports Sedan
Coupe
4x4 Explorer

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craftymore
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Support your local demo derby.

The IH Scout, by a wide margin. For a $1 item, my hopes are kinda high for it.
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juantoo3
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Dodge A100 and Lambo Police are two I would watch for, possibly the BMW bike.
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
I know JL just did a very nice Scout, and Matchbox already has a lifted Bronco and Blazer both... but I have to give the nod to the International. I've always liked those and while it's a shame it's not going to be a stock ride height I have high hopes for it anyway!
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Derby Driver 60
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Station Wagon
Scout and 66 A100 !
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jedimario
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RAWR
This is an M1:

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This is a 1M:

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That's also by a long shot the new car I'm most excited about.

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mbx64
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jedimario
Aug 24 2012, 07:00 AM
This is an M1:

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This is a 1M:

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That's also by a long shot the new car I'm most excited about.

Yeah, i know. If you actually read my post, you would see the part that I typed says BMW 1 Series M Coupe, and the list of 2013 New Models says BMW M1 because I copied that from another site, cause I didn't feel like re-writing the whole list. I probably know my cars as much as any other enthusiast like myself.....
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camaro marty
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Will be nice to see and find when released.
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zed300
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Dodge A100 is the ONLY one I'm interested in.
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mbx64
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So far, seems like the International Scout II, the 66 Dodge a100 Pick-up, and the BMW I series M Coupe are the most popular! Surprised no one else liked the Evoque...


For some reason, it won't let me edit the original post. So,

***EDIT*** The International MXT was not added to the list.
Edited by mbx64, Aug 25 2012, 02:39 PM.
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78Gremlin_GT
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I'd say the ones below are what I'd be interested in first. Not sure what the generic Sports Sedan, Coupe, and Convertible will be, so have to hold judgement. The A100 and Submarine capture my interest first. The Italian ambulance too,as I've been emergency vehicle buying of late. Fire trucks because I like them,too. :)

Jerry

'66 Dodge A100 Truck

Renault Ambulance


Generic:
Fire Tanker
European Fire Truck

Fire Pumper


Submarine
Pickup Truck with opening parts
Convertible
Sports Sedan
Coupe

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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
mbx64
Aug 25 2012, 02:34 PM
For some reason, it won't let me edit the original post. So,

***EDIT*** The International MXT was not added to the list.
Edited in for you. There's an edit window of approximately 24 hours. We had some people abusing the edit function years ago so the feature was restricted to a one day limit.
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Lil' '86
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Typ 34! B)

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Rickardo
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Compact
I want to know if the Dodge A100 is the VAN or truck version,

what a pitty that the list I thought won´t be possible :(
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
From what I've seen the A-100 is to be the pickup version.
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78Gremlin_GT
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Swifty
Aug 26 2012, 01:36 PM
From what I've seen the A-100 is to be the pickup version.
Hotwheels has an A100 van out in their Musician series now, Ozzie Osborne or Kiss or ? It's lowered, too, doesn't do a thing for me.

Jerry
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Dean-o-mite
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I think the Renault Ambulance will end up being my favorite new casting for 2013. Not a real exciting year, for me, as far as new castings go, but plenty will see their way home with me, and I am sure the re-colors of existing castings will be enticing.
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Stangfreak
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Convertible
MB is gonna have to release some great looking stuff to get my attention back... They have gone to pot with what I have seen for quite a while now... I would have to see the actual castings to make any decissions !!!
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Rickardo
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Compact
I really hope that when are well recovered Matchbox for 2014, they finally can made a Ford Cortina Mk III, that is a car really wanted in that scale. Besides the very few brands who made that Cortina was decades ago and very toyish and very hard to find. We need urgently a well done easy to get Cortina Mk III ( 4 doors sedan of course)
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David Tilley
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I am a bit of a BMW fan, and when I saw the real BMW 1M I knew I would have loved to see it in miniature. That is easily the biggest new casting for me in terms of anticipation. Of course, as with many generics, the final look of a model may want me to desire it more. Like the Cliff Hanger and Scrambulance that have been made recently, if the look is what I like I will want it more.
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pjedsel
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As an emergency vehicle collector I am looking forward to the Renault Ambulance (hoping it will have Euro type graphics) and the other various emergency vehicles. I can live with the generics as long as they look like a real vehicle.
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mbx64
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pjedsel
Aug 28 2012, 12:23 PM
As an emergency vehicle collector I am looking forward to the Renault Ambulance (hoping it will have Euro type graphics) and the other various emergency vehicles. I can live with the generics as long as they look like a real vehicle.
I can almost assure you that it will. I know it will have European type graphics for several reasons. One being that we have the Ford E-350 Ambulance for American designs. Secondly, we've been seeing a lot more of European/foreign liveries on police cars. The 2013 Matchbox BMW Motorcycle from the ambassador report, the 2012 Matchbox Mitsubishi Lancer Evo Police, and the fact that the Subaru Impreza Police was brought back in the line. (Thank god those licensing issues were resolved! :D ) Also, I don't think Matchbox would be stupid enough (pardon my language) to bring in a European Spec Ambulance and only put on American designs. That would be ludicrous!!! :P
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
mbx64
Aug 28 2012, 03:44 PM
Also, I don't think Matchbox would be stupid enough (pardon my language) to bring in a European Spec Ambulance and only put on American designs. That would be ludicrous!!! :P
Like the Aussie Ford Falcon done as an American police car in the New Superfast line? ;)
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mbx64
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Swifty
Aug 28 2012, 11:45 PM
mbx64
Aug 28 2012, 03:44 PM
Also, I don't think Matchbox would be stupid enough (pardon my language) to bring in a European Spec Ambulance and only put on American designs. That would be ludicrous!!! :P
Like the Aussie Ford Falcon done as an American police car in the New Superfast line? ;)
Wait! WHAT?!?!? They took an Australian Only car and put AMERICAN Police designs on it?!? :duh: :duh: :duh: :duh: :duh: :duh: :duh: :duh:

Well, I do remember The Matchbox Team saying that there would be more foreign and European liveries on emergency vehicles, but now that I think about it, there hasn't even been ONE foreign/European Emergency Vehicle design for the 2012 line-up. :rolleyes:
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
mbx64
Aug 29 2012, 04:54 PM
Swifty
Aug 28 2012, 11:45 PM
mbx64
Aug 28 2012, 03:44 PM
Also, I don't think Matchbox would be stupid enough (pardon my language) to bring in a European Spec Ambulance and only put on American designs. That would be ludicrous!!! :P
Like the Aussie Ford Falcon done as an American police car in the New Superfast line? ;)
Wait! WHAT?!?!? They took an Australian Only car and put AMERICAN Police designs on it?!? :duh: :duh: :duh: :duh: :duh: :duh: :duh: :duh:
Yes:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/gispada/4529429285/
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