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| Car of the Day: June 29, 2015; Matchbox '13 Tesla Model S | |
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| Tweet Topic Started: Jun 28 2015, 11:53 PM (1,088 Views) | |
| 250 TR | Jun 28 2015, 11:53 PM Post #1 |
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![]() Today's car of the day is Matchbox's 2013 Tesla Model S ![]()
![]() For more information and pictures on the real car, please visit: Tesla Model S ![]() ![]() Another hit from Matchbox this year. 2015 is proving to be a bit of resurgence for Matchbox, with what seems like more licensed models, a new premium line and a flood of new Jurassic World items that hopefully can bring some more interest to the brand from retailers. They did a great job with this one, and the only faults I can find are with my specific example having poorly chromed rims, but most of the pictures I've seen of others are much better, so I will chalk that up to a fluke and an inevitable result of mass production of a $1 toy rather than a common occurrence. ![]() ![]()
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| Stampede | Jun 29 2015, 12:31 AM Post #2 |
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Team Canada
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Really hoping that one will cross into my direction one day...Looks to be surely a home run for $1! |
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| Milton Fox Racing | Jun 29 2015, 01:25 AM Post #3 |
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SUV
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I have that one on my watch for list as well! |
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| pjedsel | Jun 29 2015, 04:40 PM Post #4 |
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Muscle Car
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Nice looking car from Matchbox. I can't remember which store I was in on our recent trip but two women were looking at the toys and wanting the Tesla -asked me if it was on the pegs or in one of the five packs. Sadly there were none and they left somewhat disappointed. I am thinking they were wanting to get it for one of the woman's son. Share this simply as a note that there are still young boys who want Matchbox and want models representing real cars!
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| JustDavid | Jun 29 2015, 05:50 PM Post #5 |
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SUV
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Stunning. Absolutely stunning...to quote O.M.D. and a friend of mine "dressed to kill and killing me" |
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| corvairjim | Jun 29 2015, 11:54 PM Post #6 |
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They nailed the look of this one. I'll definitely be on the lookout for it if and when it ever gets into the stores around here. The casting looks a little soft in places but, hey, for a buck I'll take it! (I read recently that the Tesla Model S is the best-selling luxury car in the U.S. in it's price range. Not too shabby for a newcomer to the business!) |
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| Wyatt | Jun 30 2015, 04:35 PM Post #7 |
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I have seen the gray one I think, hanging a lot a while back. |
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| ivantt | Jul 2 2015, 12:53 AM Post #8 |
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New casting? Quick! Take it apart!
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One will come home with me. |
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| Dean-o-mite | Jul 5 2015, 01:33 PM Post #9 |
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Muscle Car
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I love it. I could use two or three, but doubt I will find one anytime soon. With patience, we will all eventually have our shot at it...and the re-colors. It's just hard to be patient when something this nice finally comes out. |
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| JeepXJLover | Jul 29 2015, 11:32 AM Post #10 |
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Found one today at Dollar General. Well worth the wait and a super nice casting. |
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| Barracuda68 | Jul 31 2015, 01:06 PM Post #11 |
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I'm hungry
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I have to say I'm surprised, I really though someone was going to say "Oh my...this is far superior to the hot wheels version" so I could quote you and tell you why its not. Because the hot wheels has a real spoiler (and cooler rims), I think this car, like the Porsche Panamera or how ever its spelled needs a rear spoiler, it makes the car look pretty decent in my eyes, with out it its just Ok |
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| 250 TR | Jul 31 2015, 09:10 PM Post #12 |
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Hey Tom. I'll go ahead and say it just for grins, but this is far superior to the Hot Wheels version. That actually is my opinion, that the Matchbox is better, but I completely agree with you that the Hot Wheels one looks great. The only problem it has is the sloped chin, but I can forgive that. The spoiler I think does look really good on it and adds a bit of character (plus it has the really nicely done hydraulic bits that raise and lower the spoiler molded into it). The widened stance also looks pretty good and is pretty tastefully done. Here is a comparison of both. I think both models are worthy to add for anyone. Although for the record, the Porsche Panamera comes from Porsche with a retractable spoiler so both the MB and HW versions are correct just one is up and one is down. The Tesla does not have a retractable spoiler so the HW is inaccurate to have included one. But I agree it looks good. http://swiftysgarage.net/topic/7411617/1 Edited by 250 TR, Jul 31 2015, 09:14 PM.
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| Barracuda68 | Jul 31 2015, 10:04 PM Post #13 |
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I'm hungry
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Nice comparison, I noticed another custom feature on the hot wheels, my Teslas missing most of its tampos.
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Really hoping that one will cross into my direction one day...
Nice looking car from Matchbox. I can't remember which store I was in on our recent trip but two women were looking at the toys and wanting the Tesla -asked me if it was on the pegs or in one of the five packs. Sadly there were none and they left somewhat disappointed. I am thinking they were wanting to get it for one of the woman's son. Share this simply as a note that there are still young boys who want Matchbox and want models representing real cars!



2:35 PM Jul 11