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28-10-2024 Click, if you want to explore the 2023 Sky Buster catalog.

28-10-2024 Click, if you want to explore the 2022 Sky Buster catalog.


SKY Busters 2024
01 K SB147A New Color HVM43 SB147 C-47 Chinook
02 L SB076A Re-Issue 2020 HVM52 Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet Top Gun 2020/22847
03 M SB075 Re-Issue 2011 HVM60 Cessna Citation X 2011/17855
04 N SB120A Re-Issue 2014 HVM67 Sky Centry 2014/19509
05 K SB155A New Color HVM39 MBX 6-2 Airliner
06 N SB137A New Color HVM63 Boeing 747-800 20
07 L SB062A Re-Issue 2023 HVM49 Airliner Indiana Jones 2023/24640
08 L SB166A New Model HVM38 MBX Stunt Plane 11
09 M SB156A Re-Issue 2022 HVM56 Bubble Copter 2022/22864
10 K SB165A Re-Issue 2023 HVM41 River Flyer 2023/24631
11 N SB076A Re-Issue 2020 HVM66 Boeing F/A-18F Super Hornet Reissue 2020/22852
12 M SB134A New Model HVM57 MBX Hypersonic Jet
13 ? SB159A Re-Issue 2023 HVM51 Space X Starship 2023/24637.
14 K SB068A Re-Issue 2008 HVM44 Boeing 747-400 2008/16600 (Target Set)
15 L SB164A Re-Issue 2024 HVM48 Jet Fueler 2023/25246
16 L SB087A Re-Issue 2014 HVM58 Blaze Buster 2014/19499
17 M SB163A Re-Issue 2023 HVM64 EHeli 2023/24639
18 N SB086A Re-Issue 2011 HVM68 Air Blade Reissue 2011/17566
19 L SB044A Re-Issue 2010 HVM50 Rescue Helicopter Wild Fire Rescue National Park 2010/16681
20 M SB168A New Model HVM47 MBX Sky Cruiser
21 K SB090A New Color HVM40 Lockheed Martin F-35 (B) Lightning 11
22 N SB160A New Model HVM42 SpaceX Dragon
23 M SB154A New Color HVM55 23/32 MBX Cropduster
24 N SB170A New Model HVM62 Ford Tri-motor
25 M SB083A Re-Issue 2024 HVM59 SB083 Twin Boom. Minor Changes in Plastic.
26 M SB167A New Model HVM46 SB167 Airbus A320
27 K SB065A New Color HVM45 SB065 Cessna Caravan
28 N SB032A Re-Issue 2017 HVM69 A-10A Thunderbolt Reissue 2017/ 21429
29 L SB068A Re-Issue 2018 HVM61 Boeing 747-400 MBX Air 2018/21714
30 K SB158A New Model HHT44 SpaceX Falcon Heavy
31 ? N Not Issued Number not issued
32 K SB117A Re-Issue 2014 HVM53 SB117 Air Grabber 2014/19217


28-10-2024 Click, if you want to explore the 2024 Sky Buster catalog.


WAVE K
The Indiana Jones River Flyer does have a couple of minor changes to the Blister. In addition, the Brown Spatter on the side may have a slight variation.

It seems that there is a wave K (mix 1) and a wave Ka (mix1A). I understand that the difference is that in the original wave K the SB-164 HLJ22 Jet Fueler and SB-158 HHT44 SpaceX Falcon Heavy were not included. At least that is how I received my wave K from my USA dealer.

The 2023 Jet Fueler was probably by mistake issued with 2024 on the blister in stead of the missing 25 from 2023. However, assigning double numbers for different models seems to be a new trend nowadays....
WAVE L
Wave contains 2 new models and 5 Re-issues. However never got my hands on those 3 models.
HVM38 MBX Stunt Plane 11 HVM48 Jet Fueler
WAVE M
No Remarks
WAVE N
Lucien found last week in LIDL Germany 7 planes what seems to be wave N. I am not sure this is an official wave N but I have no other information and the numbers in the wave are exactly the same numbers I (and also Fandom) was still missing. Berlow you find the 3 (out of 7) planes which were not issued before.


Mattel and SpaceX closed an agreement to produce toys and collectibles inspired by SpaceXs launch vehicles. According to the agreement, Mattel will create and market products that encourage children and collectors to explore space. The products will include SpaceX-themed toys under the Matchbox brand, as well as collectibles through the Mattel Creations platform. Some of the possible products that Mattel could produce are replicas of SpaceXs rockets, such as the Falcon 9, the Falcon Heavy, and the Starship.
Mattel could also create models of SpaceXs spacecraft, such as the Dragon, the Starlink satellites, and the Tesla Roadster with Starman123.
A replica of the spacecraft that transports astronauts and cargo to the International Space Station and other low Earth orbit missions. The toy version reproduces the descent capsule that returns to Earth. It comes with a playmat that shows a splashdown scene with recovery boats.
A replica of the reusable spacecraft that is designed to carry crew and cargo to Mars and other destinations. The toy version includes details such as the fins, thermal tiles, and Raptor engines. It comes with a playmat that shows an aerial view of Mars surface.
A replica of the powerful rocket that can launch heavy payloads and interplanetary missions. The toy version is expected to launch in 2024 (second mix), according to a preview presented at a collectors gathering.

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