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| Tweet Topic Started: Sep 23 2016, 11:34 PM (284 Views) | |
| JackFromColorado | Sep 23 2016, 11:34 PM Post #1 |
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i found a image of this box artwork for a matchbox playset and i noticed that theres this racing semi and now i want it i don't know why but i do:) click to enlarge
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| David Tilley | Sep 24 2016, 01:06 AM Post #2 |
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Crazy Matchbox guy
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It is a pre-production sample of this model....![]() The Bandag Bandit. It was released as a US exclusive MB65 in 1982. ![]() It was based on a real vehicle. |
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| Douglas | Sep 24 2016, 10:12 AM Post #3 |
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There was also a white version issued around that time, it seems it had a different name and called "Kenworth Super Boss". Then I believe they modified the casting and also used it in the Road Blasters series, when it was fitted with plastic armament. |
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| W Gee | Sep 24 2016, 10:44 AM Post #4 |
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Drag racer Tyrone Malone built the Kenworth drag trucks Super Boss (white )followed by the Bandag Bandit (black) in the 70's. He hauled them around the country on a pair of custom Kenworth ramp trucks ...Super Boss on Papa Truck and Bandag Bandit on Hide out Truck. Matchbox did both Super Boss & Bandag Bandit individually in the main line and both Super Boss/Papa Truck... Bandag Bandit/ Hide Out Truck sets in Convoy series |
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| cody6268 | Sep 24 2016, 11:17 AM Post #5 |
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Minivan
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It's the slot car version of the Super Boss. Matchbox did make a slot car line for a number of years, which wasn't well received, as the cars, despite being made in HO scale, had a unique spacing of the pick up shoes. |
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| W Gee | Sep 24 2016, 11:33 AM Post #6 |
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Great eyes Cody .... zoomed the screen way in & see the wheels .... I have looked at the playset picture too many times... now I want one
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| JackFromColorado | Sep 24 2016, 11:42 AM Post #7 |
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yea i did think something was different with the wheels |
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