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| NEW Matchbox!; '56 Buick Century police Car is Here! | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Sep 26 2012, 02:00 PM (1,963 Views) | |
| mbx64 | Sep 26 2012, 02:00 PM Post #1 |
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Matchbox Collector
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Here they are - enjoy!!!![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Well, here's my take on all of these. The 1958 Buick Century Police looks absolutely fantastic, even if it does have an error with those chrome side vents. It's definitely still in a class of its own. (Along with the Seagrave, of course!) The Trail Tripper is interesting, but you can tell from it leaning forwards so far in the package that it's very front-heavy. It's still nice to have a new heavy duty dump truck in the range again, and the cab looks to be really detailed. I absolutely love the 2012 Ford Police Interceptor! The design is so simple, realisti, and fantastic looking. I also like the Ford F-150 Raptor. It's obviously a work truck, so it's an obvious choice for a de-construction company. The Pontiac Firebird looks great as always. It's nice to see it has once again received headlight, tail light and grille tampoes again. As for the other models, the Rock Shocker, Cliff Hanger, Jeep Rescue and Coyote 500 especially -I'll pass. So what do you think? I know everyone will love that Buick and the Firebird, but what about the rest of the models? mbx64 **Not my pictures. That's why they're so small** Edited by mbx64, Sep 26 2012, 02:12 PM.
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| pjedsel | Sep 26 2012, 05:23 PM Post #2 |
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I look at the '56 Buick Century and the old "HIghway Patrol" TV theme plays through my head (yes, I am that old!). Along with the Seagrave fire engine, the Buick is a model I have looked forward to adding to my collection of police cars. The Ford Interceptor also is a winner - as noted it has realistic graphics. |
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| Brett | Sep 26 2012, 05:50 PM Post #3 |
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Station Wagon
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I wish they would make good cars again. like the audi r8, tvr tuscan, smart fortwo, and the other realistic newer cars. |
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| gunn | Sep 26 2012, 06:21 PM Post #4 |
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Station Wagon
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got to get the 56 police car. i got lucky and got 2 seagraves fire trucks. havent seen any since. |
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| Stampede | Sep 26 2012, 06:53 PM Post #5 |
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Team Canada
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I've got to get most of those..I can't wait! |
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| mbx64 | Sep 26 2012, 07:14 PM Post #6 |
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Matchbox Collector
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Me either!!!!! Off topic-there will be a new 'Showcase' shortly! |
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| craftymore | Sep 26 2012, 11:15 PM Post #7 |
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Will look for the Raptor and the Buick. Will wait and see about the others. |
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| Stampede | Sep 26 2012, 11:17 PM Post #8 |
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Team Canada
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Not the Taurus? |
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| Swifty | Sep 27 2012, 01:06 AM Post #9 |
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
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I will require the Buick, Firebird, Taurus, Raptor, Jeep, and even the Rock Shocker's a possibility. |
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| ivantt | Sep 27 2012, 01:29 AM Post #10 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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I'll be getting all the ones favored above. Feels good to want most of the newer releases, again. |
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| juantoo3 | Sep 27 2012, 09:02 AM Post #11 |
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56 Buick? Sign me up! Is it too early to nominate for casting of the year? |
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| MustangJerry | Sep 27 2012, 07:06 PM Post #12 |
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Happy Member
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Are these out now? |
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| craftymore | Sep 27 2012, 09:56 PM Post #13 |
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@ Stampede - The Taurus isn't quite a panther Ford . . . can't get too excited about a FWD uni body for a patrol car. It's nice enough but I'll need to see it first before buying. @MustangJerry - These should be out within the next month or so. MB should start issuing the 2013 line by the end of November I would think since HWs already has 2013 stuff on the pegs. |
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| jpi37087 | Sep 27 2012, 11:46 PM Post #14 |
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Microcar
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Kiddie Kar should be getting this case in any day now. I already have 2 cases on there way to my house as I am typeing this. |
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| mbx64 | Sep 29 2012, 10:37 AM Post #15 |
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Sounds good! Can't wait! Oh, and sorry I wrote "'58 Buick Century." My Bad!!
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| Bill50 | Sep 29 2012, 05:49 PM Post #16 |
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The Seagrave is becoming a peg warmer in the UK in the shops you can find them,our local supermarket has at least a dozen in the plastic tub.No kiddy wants something so old looking.What on earth were Matchbox thinking of bringing that out for a child and together with an old police car. They should be fired for wasting money. Edited by Bill50, Sep 29 2012, 05:51 PM.
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| Stampede | Sep 29 2012, 06:45 PM Post #17 |
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Team Canada
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lucky, I haven't seen any in canada yet. |
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| juantoo3 | Sep 29 2012, 07:07 PM Post #18 |
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No accounting for taste, I guess... I have yet to see a Seagrave, so they must be flying off shelves here. |
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| mbx64 | Sep 29 2012, 07:55 PM Post #19 |
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Is this a joke?!? That sounds like complete heaven!!! How the heck could the Seagrave EVER be a peg-warmer?!?!?!? And you're mad because you think that Matchbox wasted money making the Seagrave?!? Have I gone crazy or am I really seeing this!!
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| mbx64 | Sep 29 2012, 07:57 PM Post #20 |
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Matchbox Collector
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Okay, guess I'm not the only one seeing this!
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| fredtowyou | Sep 29 2012, 10:48 PM Post #21 |
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Midsize
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matchbox musta be thinking of targeting kids and adults...more customers |
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| Stampede | Sep 29 2012, 10:50 PM Post #22 |
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Team Canada
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Yep, when I first saw it I thought I was still asleep!. I guess not, and I agree with both of you guys. |
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| Bill50 | Sep 30 2012, 03:27 AM Post #23 |
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Remember these are toys for toddlers that happen to be collected by adults.Myself I will buy the Police car like i did with the Seagrave but for Mattel to sell through to the intended market stop wasting money on old junk to the eyes of a three year old. The Seagrave should have been a Lesney Edition aimed at a different market together with the old Police car. |
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| Stangfreak | Sep 30 2012, 07:12 AM Post #24 |
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Convertible
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Oh yeah... It's about time for something new... Will be on yjr hunt again... I had that Buick police in 1/24 scale by Masito !!!![]() ![]() |
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| camaro marty | Sep 30 2012, 09:38 AM Post #25 |
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Station Wagon
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Wow they did good on that casting. |
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