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| SUV of the Day: April 15, 2015; Matchbox '11 Ford Explorer | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Apr 14 2015, 11:53 PM (802 Views) | |
| 250 TR | Apr 14 2015, 11:53 PM Post #1 |
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| Stampede | Apr 15 2015, 12:58 AM Post #2 |
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Nice! In my opinion, Matchbox should have made the stock Explorer instead. Much more realistic, with more opportunities..but I'm sure they have their reasons! Looks sharp and well-done in the CHP livery, definitely one that I will need to buy if I ever see it. |
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| Dean-o-mite | Apr 15 2015, 03:39 AM Post #3 |
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I drive the real thing, so I really want to like this...but I don't. It is a novelty, at best. I will still need to get at least 2....a wheelswap will be in order! |
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| craftymore | Apr 15 2015, 08:01 AM Post #4 |
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Support your local demo derby.
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The tampo work looks quite nice. When it was announced this line would feature rubber tires I had high hopes. After seeing what they have it was a bit of a letdown. Will look for the Crown Vic in this line but may pass on this one. |
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| pjedsel | Apr 15 2015, 09:32 AM Post #5 |
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Great to see the CHP markings on this one but the casting leaves me a bit short on liking it. I will get one because it is a police vehicle and especially because of the CHP markings...but Matchbox could have done so much better with this one.
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| cody6268 | Apr 15 2015, 11:18 AM Post #6 |
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I don't really like the casting, as it's heavily modified, which most police cars aren't mudders. But, I've got two of this model (fire chief and Forest Ranger). Still though, it's not half bad. My main issue is that these new Super Max wheels are unsightly. The one-piece plastic wheels looked great, and should have been used instead. |
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| 250 TR | Apr 15 2015, 02:02 PM Post #7 |
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I like modified off roaders myself, and Matchbox has done some nice ones. But this was one that never really looked right to me either. That is until this version. Most of it boils down to the great job with the CHP livery and extra details. But I guess I'm in the minority, as I really like the wheels on this. On the fire trucks in this first batch, I didn't like the wheels as they were red and white, and you could tell it was colored plastic, but in black and chrome, I think it looks convincingly enough like an aftermarket wheel and the tires have deep tread making it look like an all terrain tire. |
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| 69ch | Apr 15 2015, 07:21 PM Post #8 |
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General 01
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Like this unit a lot. Please disclose, what is was shelf price ... Looks like more than a buck to me. Eric |
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| JustDavid | Apr 15 2015, 08:50 PM Post #9 |
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To my eyes it seems bloated...I can't quite pinpoint why, but the proportions seem off as well. |
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| 250 TR | Apr 15 2015, 08:59 PM Post #10 |
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I'm not sure what the price will be at major retailers. I overpaid at $4.50 as I got it Hobbytown which is always $1-2 more per car. I'm assuming they will be about $3 at Walmart. At $3 I can see this line being a success. At close to $5 I think they might sit on shelves. |
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| ivantt | Apr 16 2015, 04:01 PM Post #11 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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It appears to be overdone with lights and looks too "desert rally." I have only seen the actual police version with one front light bar and stock body. I've looked the casting over several times and I think it would be too much work to convert. Even so, I like it for what it is, and I'll buy variants as they are issued.![]()
Edited by ivantt, Apr 16 2015, 04:32 PM.
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Great to see the CHP markings on this one but the casting leaves me a bit short on liking it. I will get one because it is a police vehicle and especially because of the CHP markings...but Matchbox could have done so much better with this one.





9:51 AM Jul 11