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| Matchbox Tow Truck in Allstate advertisement | |
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| cody6268 | Sep 17 2013, 08:14 PM Post #1 |
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Several months ago, I remember seeing the 2005 Matchbox Tow Truck atop a can in an Allstate insurance ad. It was white with the Allstate logo on the side, and with wheels similar to those on the recent HW Long Gone. Was this Photoshop, or did the model actually exist? Edited by cody6268, Sep 17 2013, 08:16 PM.
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| Douglas | Sep 19 2013, 05:45 PM Post #2 |
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I've not heard of it, at least as a regular issue, but that doesn't mean they weren't made as a code 2 promotional by CCI or ASAP. |
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| cody6268 | Sep 19 2013, 08:18 PM Post #3 |
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The only code 2 issue by Allstate would be a clone of the MB GMC Wrecker advertising their roadside assistance This ad, which appeared in American Profile, Parade or another one of those magazines that come in newspapers was a national one I believe. When the ad came out, I had planned to ask the local Allstate agent about the model, but I failed to do so. |
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| fucumi | Sep 20 2013, 06:52 AM Post #4 |
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The tow truck in question is not a Matchbox. This was discussed awhile back on another board and no one recognized what brand it might be and I'm still wondering. here's a close up from a printed ad:
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| juantoo3 | Sep 20 2013, 07:16 AM Post #5 |
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Welcome aboard, fucumi! |
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| fucumi | Sep 20 2013, 07:49 AM Post #6 |
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Thank you! |
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| cody6268 | Sep 20 2013, 02:57 PM Post #7 |
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CGI, maybe? |
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| DaWeber | Sep 20 2013, 05:26 PM Post #8 |
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Pardon my lack of knowledge, but what is "CGI" ? Only thing I can think of is ' Can't get in" Curious about this model. Has anyone contacted a rep from Allstate to get more info? When were these issued? Now I am curious as to who did make it? |
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| Stampede | Sep 20 2013, 05:45 PM Post #9 |
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@Dave: CGI stands for a "computer generated image". |
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