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New Batch Out Now!; Batch L
Topic Started: Sep 18 2013, 03:52 PM (975 Views)
mbx64
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Here are four tasty morsels from Matchbox's latest batch, Batch L.


*NOT my photographs. Photographs courtesy of Wheel Collectors.*

MB862 1966 Dodge A100 Pickup
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MB846 Dodge Charger Pursuit
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MB840 Water Hauler

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MB780 1963 Cadillac Ambulance
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Just these four models are incredible, so this is already a superb batch. Go and check out Wheel Collectors for more photographs of the other models in this batch, which includes MB565 Opel Speedster, MB517 Dodge Viper GTS-R, MB589 Dodge Ram SRT10, MB828 Pit King, MB891 Deep Diver, MB833 Terrain Trouncer and MB784 Jeep Willys.

Oh, and the Willys is the same model from the 5-pack. I don't know what's going on there, as the Saveiro was supposed to be the mainline model of the pack. Interesting. . .

And there's also quite a lot of Dodge's in this batch. Between the Charger, Viper, Ram, and A100, there's no room for any Ford's or Chevy's to breathe, but maybe another batch we'll see some of those badges.

I will get this Batch shortly from Tim at MVECollectibles. Expect me to jump right in as soon as I receive them!
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realgone58
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I like all four of the pictured models. I will be buying several of the A-100 for sure.
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Billy Kingsley
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Really liking the Dodge A100. That's one I will have to look for. It looks more accurate than the Johnny Lightning version, previously the only one available in scale that I know of.
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pjedsel
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For sure the Ford Interceptor and the Cadillac Ambulance - that is a very nice design n the Caddy. the Dodge A-100 is quite tempting and may have to grab one of those as well. Of course, like most Matchbox these days - who knows when and if I would ever actually see them on the pegs - sort of like the Auto World models in this area. :o
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daniel60
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I want that dodge truck van LOL> Thanks for the pictures and update.
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mbx64
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daniel60
Sep 18 2013, 05:14 PM
I want that dodge truck van LOL> Thanks for the pictures and update.
You're very welcome, Daniel.

I can't wait to get my hands on that Dodge, either!
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wall-e
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Looking forward to the A-100. The Caddy ambulance isn't bad, either. I have an earlier release of it.
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78Gremlin_GT
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I'll be watching out, thanks for the tip! Definitely want the A-100 and Ambulance.

Jerry
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Stampede
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I'll need the A-100, all the Chargers that I can get, and the ambulance.

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craftymore
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Support your local demo derby.

I'll look to buy three of the four pictured. The water tanker should be a fav among kids.
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JustDavid
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I've been anticipating the A100 since it was first discussed in Albuquequere in 2012...can't wait to have it in-hand. I'm looking forward to Nicholas's amazing pictures that cause me to :drool: all over my iPad.
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Carworld
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I must find myself one of them A100s :)
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Douglas
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From the looks and what it sounds like here, it seems the A100 might be pretty hard to find, but I'll be still hunting for at least one, then there's the hunt for the ambulance (which has always been a little tough to find, except those weird ones they did in 2012) and then the Charger amongst other great models in this batch....is that Charger the new model?
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Stampede
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@Doug: indeed, the Charger is the new model.
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Douglas
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Stampede
Sep 19 2013, 05:25 PM
@Doug: indeed, the Charger is the new model.
Ok Thanks!
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mbx64
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JustDavid
Sep 18 2013, 09:51 PM
I've been anticipating the A100 since it was first discussed in Albuquequere in 2012...can't wait to have it in-hand. I'm looking forward to Nicholas's amazing pictures that cause me to :drool: all over my iPad.
David, thanks for your kind words. :) They are much appreciated! I can't wait to photograph the Dodge A100, myself. I have been waiting very patiently for this one, as have been most Matchbox collectors in general.

And to everyone who thanked me for posting this here, you're very welcome. I do it for you guys!
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pjedsel
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Must have Ford's on my mind... :D see I referred to the new Dodge Charger Police Car as the Ford Interceptor - of course that may have been since there nice, new ND Highway Patrol Interceptor sitting across from my house when I made that post.
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cody6268
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I will be getting all but the Water Hauler.

I already have four of the Dump Truck version of this model. I have avoided this model since its dump bed turned to plastic (even though plastic doesn't bother me as much)
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Bill50
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Although i will buy the pick-up,before it goes on display it will be modified to get rid of that white junky plastic which destroys a nice looking model.The little people will get the others minus that old looking ambulance as no kid in the UK will know what it is.Thinking about it the truck will be left behind as well. :wave:

ps even though the busy car is US&A based it will do well in the UK as it has play value with the ram bars on the front.
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cody6268
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Why has Matchbox always considered the siren's location as a warning light? On the real ambulance, the siren would be mounted right in that place on the model. Even the Lesney Edition one had a warning light in that place. So far in this model's history, it would be my only gripe.



This one looks like it's from the '70s to me. I will definitely be getting this one.

Edited by cody6268, Sep 23 2013, 06:16 PM.
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