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02-10-2024 Latest Update for the 2024 catalog.

04-09-2024 1198. Mattel Creation Catalog
06-09-2024 1219. Target Specials Catalog
11-09-2024 1220. US Special Brand Catalog

Charlie Portelli
Just spotted the first superchase for 2025. The Audi R8.

Mr. Brainwash is a street artist and filmmaker known for his colorful, graffiti-inspired art. He gained widespread recognition after being featured in the 2010 Banksy-directed documentary Exit Through the Gift Shop. His style often incorporates bold, vibrant colors, splatters, and pop-culture references. To celebrate Matchbox's 70th anniversary, Mr. Brainwash (Thierry Guetta) created a unique art installation using a life-size 1964 Austin Mini Cooper as his canvas. This colorful and graffiti-inspired design was displayed at the Petersen Automotive Museum. In addition to the life-size version, Matchbox released a 1:64 scale model of this custom-painted Mini Cooper. This miniature version features vibrant graphics inspired by Mr. Brainwash's artwork and is a delightful collectible for fans.

Although the year is almost over we received last week the model we ordered (and paid) in November 2023. A delightful model with a great packaging!

However looking at the availability of the models in most European Countries, the lead sentence on the (large) box could have been better: finding any Matchbox is an adventure.......

Notwithstanding this it's a great model!


Charlie Portelli September 2024,
This is the next Walmart exclusive 2024 American Convertibles Series.
MB1451 1963 Chevy Corvette MB1264 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
MB1451 1963 Chevy Corvette MB1264 1975 Cadillac Eldorado Convertible
MB1036 MB302 1969 Camaro SS-306 Convertible
MB1036 '16 Chevy Camaro Convertible MB302 1969 Camaro SS-306 Convertible
MB1170 2018 Ford Mustang Convertible MB1241 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible
MB1170 2018 Ford Mustang Convertible MB1241 1953 Buick Skylark Convertible

Matchbox has issued a series of 24 European models. Matchbox is using two different blisters for those series. One has the text GERMANY with in the background a picture of Berlin and the other called EUROPEAN STREET CARS. Models are packed as follows:
  • German Blisters are numbered 1 until 6 and 13 to 18
  • European Street Cars are numbered 7 to 12 and 19 to 24
It looks whether all 24 models are re-issues but I have my doubts on the numbers 7 and 18. I need some more time to find out whether those 2 are really different. Meanwhile you can have a look to this part of the catalog by clicking to the link below.
I also have heard some rumors that France has his own series. Apparently the are not part of Europe anymore.....
I will try to find out whether there is a 2024 series.

10-09-2024 1118. MB75 2021-2024 Country Issues

Charlie Portelli
2024 Candy Series 6 models released April 2024.
  1. MB0741 Volkswagen Caddy Delivery Caramel Apple Pops
  2. MB0765 1964 Austin Mini Cooper Charleston Chew
  3. MB1226 2019 Ford Mustang Coupe Razzles
  4. MB0405 Volkswagen Delivery Van Fluffy Stuff
  5. MB1036 2016 Chevy Camaro Convertible Cry Baby
  6. MB0927 2010 Ford F150 SVT Raptor Candy Blox
MB0741 Volkswagen Caddy Delivery MB0765 1964 Austin Mini Cooper
MB0741 Volkswagen Caddy Delivery MB0765 1964 Austin Mini Cooper
MB1226 2019 Ford Mustang Coupe MB0405 Volkswagen Delivery Van
MB1226 2019 Ford Mustang Coupe MB0405 Volkswagen Delivery Van
MB1036 2016 Chevy Camaro Convertible MB0927 2010 Ford F150 SVT Raptor
MB1036 2016 Chevy Camaro Convertible MB0927 2010 Ford F150 SVT Raptor

In March the first series of Candy was found by Charlie in Krogers. They were almost identical to the series issued back in 2020. There are minor differences in the shades of paint. Except the ford GT. Compared to the 2022 Ford Model, Matchbox deleted GT the 2024 version (see picture). It is really a let down as they could have changed things around a little to make it more attractive especially to the variation collectors.
  1. MB0741 Volkswagen Caddy Delivery Tootsie Roll Pop (white)
  2. MB0995 Ford GT40 Sugar Daddy (yellow)
  3. MB1038 '02 Hummer H2 SUB Tootsie Roll (brown)
  4. MB0999 Chow Mobile Charmes (pink)
  5. MB0713 Austin Mini Van Junior Mints (green)
  6. MB0723 Volkswagen Beetle 4x4 DOTS (white/green)
MB1036 2016 Chevy Camaro Convertible

MB0765 1964 Austin Mini Cooper Charlie Portelli
2024 MBX Off Rally Series (Walmart exclusive) 6 models released April 2024.
  1. MB1078 2016 Chevy Colorado Xtreme
  2. MB0878 Jeep 4x4
  3. MB1038 1990 Volkswagen Golf Country
  4. MB0864 1976 Scout 4x4
  5. MB0990 1968 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40
  6. MB0716 Ridge Raider

MB1078 2016 Chevy Colorado Xtreme MB0878 Jeep 4x4
MB1078 2016 Chevy Colorado Xtreme MB0878 Jeep 4x4
MB1038 1990 Volkswagen Golf Country MB0864 1976 Scout 4x4
MB1038 1990 Volkswagen Golf Country MB0864 1976 Scout 4x4
MB0990 1968 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 MB0716 Ridge Raider
MB0990 1968 Toyota Land Cruiser FJ40 MB0716 Ridge Raider

MB0765 1964 Austin Mini Cooper Mini (6 models) released March 2024.
  1. MB0765 1964 Austin Mini Cooper 1275S - olive
  2. MB0713 1965 Austin Minivan - blue
  3. MB0822 Mini Cooper S Cabrio - blue
  4. MB0579 Re-Issue Mini Cooper S (2020 1-100 issue)
  5. MB1167 Re-Issue 2011 Mini Cooper Countryman (2021 issue)
  6. MB0765 Re-Issue 1964 Austin Mini Cooper 1275S (2010 1-100US, 2021 5-pack/Best of France, 2022 Retro)
MB0765 1964 Austin Mini Cooper MB0713	Austin Mini Van 1965
MB0765 1964 Austin Mini Cooper MB0713 Austin Mini Van 1965
MB0822	2010 Mini Cooper S Cabrio
MB0822 2010 Mini Cooper S Cabrio

Walmart Only 2023 MBX County Rescue Set
MB0765 1964 Austin Mini Cooper Mini (6 models) released March 2024.
  1. 1/6 MB1021 2015 Ram 1500 Police
  2. 2/6 MB0985 1957 GMC Pickup
  3. 3/6 MB1198 1994 Chevy Caprice Classic Police
  4. 4/6 MB1003 Freightliner Business Class M2 106 - red (repeat of 2016 1-125, 2019 1-100, 2021 5-pack issue)
  5. 5/6 MB0949 2006 Fire Engine - yellow (repeat of 2011 5-pack issue)
  6. 6/6 MB0858 1956 Buick Century Police - red/white (repeat of 2015 5-pack issue)
MB1021 2015 RAM 1500 MB0985 1957 GMC Stepside
MB1021 2015 RAM 1500 MB0985 1957 GMC Stepside
MB1198 Chevy Caprice Classic Police MB1003 Freightliner M2 106 Fire Truck
MB1198 Chevy Caprice Classic Police MB1003 Freightliner M2 106 Fire Truck
MB0949 Flame Tamer MB0858 1956 Buick Century
MB0949 Flame Tamer MB0858 1956 Buick Century


2024 MBX Mainline Super Chase - 2005 Ford GT 2024 MBX Mainline Super Chase - 2005 Ford GT

Target Only (USA) Special Edition Set
1959 Dodge Coronet Police Mazda MX-5 Miata
1959 Dodge Coronet Police Mazda MX-5 Miata
Holden UTE SSV 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo
Holden UTE SSV 2010

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