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Crazy variation man is here again
Topic Started: Dec 9 2013, 04:14 PM (528 Views)
David Tilley
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Crazy Matchbox guy
It has been a while, but I still keep my eyes peeled for the strange ond odd variations that may appear on Matchbox models. These are my 2 latest finds, and neither of them involve a body color shade. They are both window shades....
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The Dodge Challanger in purple can be found with either clear windows or light smoke windows.
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Vantom's version 2 in green can be found with either a light smoke or darker smoke window.

It was quiet. I needed something to do.
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jedimario
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RAWR
Keep it up :lol:
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craftymore
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Support your local demo derby.

You're a sick man Mr. Tilley. I'd never pay attention close enough to see the tinted/dark glass on the Challenger.
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Swifty
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The Mustang II is a Mustang too!
I never would have noticed the windows either. :bowing: You have an incredible eye for detail!
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pjedsel
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Some people just have way to much time on their hands :lol: ...and very, very sharp eye sight!
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78Gremlin_GT
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I really don't buy into the shade variation collecting myself. It's simply a manufacturing process that can't be economically kept to a super-tight tolerance. It's a $1 toy fercrissakes! So a batch of paint is off a few hundredth's in shading degrees, or the plastic is a bit lighter or darker tint. Eh. I guess some guys go damp when they see those things :D More power to them. LOL. I'll just keep looking for AMC diecasts....

Jerry
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daniel60
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Personal Luxury Car
I remember one time that Johnny Lightning used a tinted window to have one of at least two characteristics to show it's a white lightning. I believe it was a Primer Mustang with graphics.
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clem24
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78Gremlin_GT
Dec 11 2013, 08:59 PM
I really don't buy into the shade variation collecting myself. It's simply a manufacturing process that can't be economically kept to a super-tight tolerance. It's a $1 toy fercrissakes! So a batch of paint is off a few hundredth's in shading degrees, or the plastic is a bit lighter or darker tint. Eh. I guess some guys go damp when they see those things :D More power to them. LOL. I'll just keep looking for AMC diecasts....
Ya I agree here - it's not a variation, it's quality control. The way I look at it is that a variation is an intentional change. But yes, OP your title says it all: "Crazy" LOL.
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mbx64
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I always wonder how you find these quirky variations. You cannot surely bring all your models with you. You MUST have a photographic memory! :lol:

However, I do not necessarily see those as variations but fluctuations. Those surely were not intended, just small differences in production that will always occur due to imperfect tools and processes.

Still, I enjoy seeing your smaller finds.
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juantoo3
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Coming from the HW side of the variation sickness, I do understand the madness a little. But there does come a point with tolerances as to what actually constitutes a variation.

Couple of cases in point: Topper JLs seem to range across such a variety of colors, I can't help but wonder if they started any given day with what was in the paint pot and slowly added more of a different color so that the batch gradually turned into another color...at which point they started adding yet a different color to the batch. Presto! Such a wide range of color variations that it would be impossible to collect them all!

Second case: I can point to either the blue card 196 '34 Ford with "pink" or "purple" fenders, or I can point to the equally wide ranging blue card Shock Factor that suffers from precisely the same range of variations from red to purple. Of course the guides only list the purple and red (or pink) varieties, which leaves collectors second guessing where a model with some color in between falls...particularly since the guides value one color higher than the other, and sellers naturally price their wares towards the high end of the spectrum.

I don't take issue with variations, certainly there are plenty of minor varis worth chasing. But it does leave one to wonder just where a minor "factory adjustment" ends and a true variation begins. I mean, truth be told, can't we in all actuality label each individual issue as a variation as each piece is in some subtle way unique from all others?

I do have to take a moment and compliment your sharp eye for detail!
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Hosspower98
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Forever Blue Oval
Paints, inks and dyes tend to fade over time, especially when exposed to direct sunlight. A lot depends how and where you store your cars. I have seen reds turn pink quickly, I am sure there is no ultra violet barrier applied to these finishes.
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