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Fun: Matchbox Superfast Series for 2005 - More Waves of Die Cast Toys !
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The Matchbox 35th Anniversary Superfast line of Die Cast Toys from Mattel seems to have been a hit for 2005. Seventy-Five models were released in seven waves. They were numbered 1-75 to throw back to the original Lesney Matchbox 1-75 superfast range, which was introduced in 1969. The models were supposed to appear at retail stores, but instead they have been selling by the case to collectors. And they are already commanding 5 times their suggested retail price.
According to information on the Matchbox Community Forums, and collector web sites, there will be a 2005 series of Matchbox Superfast models! I cannot wait!
It took until February 2005 to complete all 7 waves of 35th Anniversary Superfast cars. Collectors will refer to them as the 2004 series.
The initial 35th Anniversary series was available only in the United States. The models for waves A, B, and C were produced in lots of 10,000. Waves D, E, F and G were produced in lots of 15,000. The Honda Element (#44) was produced in two color variations. The Chevrolet Corvette was also produced in two variations, but with only 5,000 of each.
Now in 2005 there will be a regional US/ROW (Rest Of the World) split. Both regions will get the same numbered models. But the regions may have different colours. The US will receive 15,000 of each model, the ROW will get 7,500.
The numbers that appear here are called the Manufacturer's numbers.
Wave A 42, 1957 Ford Thunderbird 244, Jaguar XJ6 369, Jeep Wrangler 434, Mercedes Benz S500 588, Dennis Sabre 240, BMW 850i 263, Ferrari 456 GT 524, Land Rover Discovery 277, Ford Mustang Cobra Convertible 276, Dodge Viper GTS 254, 1993 Camaro Z-28 Police 380, Mercedes-Benz A-class
Wave B 423, 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera 289, 1970 Pontiac GTO 535, BMW X5 600, Checker Cab 420, Chevy Impala Police 531, Ferrari 360 Spider 580, Chrysler PT Convertible 188, GMC Wrecker 612, Pontiac Solstice 441, Audi TT Roadster 232, Lamborghini Diablo 322, 1970 Ford Boss Mustang
Wave C 97, 1976 Chevy Corvette 280, Plymouth Prowler 560, 1956 Ford Sunliner 369, 1998 Jeep Wrangler w/equipment 328, 1970 Chevy El Camino 356, Porsche Boxster 544, Porsche 911 Turbo 361, 1957 Chevy Corvette Hardtop 629, 1969 Chevrolet Camaro 500, 1955 Cadillac Fleetwood 138, Jaguar XK 120 550, Chevrolet SSR
Wave D 558, 1961 Dodge Dart Phoenix 327, 1933 Ford Coupe Hot Rod 610, 1971 Chevrolet Chevelle 663, Ford F-150 Lightning 611, Nissan Z 549, VW W12 Concept 579, Mini Cooper S 578, VW Beetle Taxi 616, 1970 Plymouth Barracuda Hemi 630, Chevrolet Corvette C6 256, Humvee 532, BMW Z8
Wave E 342, 1965 Ford Mustang GT 552, VW Microbus 559, 1957 Lincoln Premiere 634, Ford GT 565, Opel Speedster 668, Mitsubishi Eclipse 320, 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible 170, Ikarus Coach 490, Nissan X-Terra 587, 1965 Shelby Cobra 427SC w/wind 665, Toyota Scion Xb 555, GMC Terradyne
Wave F 302, 1969 Chevy Camaro SS Convertib 666, Hummer H3T 451, BMW 328i Coupe 298, 1968 Ford Mustang 428 609, Ford Mustang GT Concept 336, 1971 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 321, 1957 Chevrolet Bel-Air Hardtop 636, 1968 Mercury Cougar 300, 1956 Ford F-100 671, Ford GT 561, Smart Fortwo Cabrio 667, London Taxi
Wave G 673, Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG 677, Porsche Cayenne S 675, Dodge Charger Concept
I am a big fan of the Matchbox trucks and service vehicles. So I am especially looking forward to these models:
588, Dennis Sabre 524, Land Rover Discovery
600, Checker Cab 420, Chevy Impala Police 188, GMC Wrecker
369, 1998 Jeep Wrangler w/equipment 550, Chevrolet SSR
663, Ford F-150 Lightning 578, VW Beetle Taxi 256, Humvee
170, Ikarus Coach 587, 1965 Shelby Cobra 427SC w/wind 665, Toyota Scion Xb 555, GMC Terradyne
666, Hummer H3T 300, 1956 Ford F-100 667, London Taxi
More information can be found in previous articles from Group29: Matchbox 35th Anniversary Wave D, E, F update 2005 Matchbox Superfast 35th Anniversary Wave D, E, F update Matchbox Superfast 35th Anniversary toys
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Posted on Thursday, February 17, 2005 @ 10:20:50 UTC by BB
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"Matchbox Superfast Series for 2005 - More Waves of Die Cast Toys !" | Login/Create an Account | 2 comments |
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Wave A 2005 (Score: 1) by BB on Tuesday, March 29, 2005 @ 14:24:08 UTC (User Info ) http://www.group29.com | Here are the model numbers for the Superfast 2005 (Series II) Wave A:
#1 1957 Ford Thunderbird
#3 Jeep Wrangler
#5 Mercedes Benz S500
#11 Dennis Sabre Fire Engine
#15 BMW 850
#17 Ferrari 456 GT,
#22 Ford Mustang Cobra
#23 Dodge Viper GTS
#30 Chevrolet Camaro Z-28 Police Car
#32 Mercedes-Benz A Class
#51 Land Rover Discovery
#57 Jaguar XJ8
As of March 2005, these are shipping to dealers and appearing on eBay. [www.ebay.com] |
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Re: Matchbox Superfast Series for 2005 - Wave A (Score: 1) by BB on Saturday, April 16, 2005 @ 20:17:57 UTC (User Info ) http://www.group29.com | I was able to find a complete wave A set at Toys R US for $1.99 a piece! |
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