January 29, 2011
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MATCHBOX
MATCHBOX
Not long ago, I was reading a discussion in a diecast forum where someone mentioned the Matchbox MBX 4X4. One of the things said was this model is based on a Toyota FJ series Land Cruiser. So, being the Toyotamobilia collector that I am, I had to check it out. I found some pictures online and the model looked close enough for me to decide it was a modified Land Cruiser and that I should hunt it down. And that is what I did…
In my course of research, I found there were a number of color variations. The first one I picked up was the Superfast version from 2009. I bought this at the local Toys R Us store, where I had seen them languishing on the shelf since late 2009.
MATCHBOX SERIES SUPERFAST
40TH ANNIVERSARY 1969 – 2009
No. 8 MBX 4×4
After the first one, I tried to find more variation in the local stores, but to no avail, so I searched online and found a shop that had 4 models. I promptly ordered them and had the models in a few days.
ALL TERRAIN - 1/13 – 2008
No. 88 MBX 4×4 (silver)
ALL TERRAIN – 1/13 – 2008
No. 88 MBX 4×4 (gold)
DESERT ADVENTURE - 5/14 – 2009
No. 79 MBX 4×4 (brown)
DESERT ADVENTURE - 5/14 – 2009
No. 79 MBX 4×4 (blue)
And finally, I remembered seeing the model in a current Adventure 5 pack, so when I found one for sale at a BIG LOTS! I bought it.
MOUNTAIN ADVENTURE No. 7 – 2010
MBX 4×4 (green)
The car is even illustrated on the packaging.
There are still several more variations which I shall attempt to track down.
Orange from Desert Adventure No. 11, 5 Pack from 2009
Purple from Off Road 10 pack 2010
Red Panthera Tracking from 2010
Once I get them, you can be sure I will post their photos here!
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