April 1997 Matchbox Releases

As usual here is a list and a small description (my own) of all the Matchbox models that are released so far in this month. Remember I update this list only when I get the model in my collection. This list will be updated as I get new models until then Happy Collecting

Standard MB1-75 Models

Most of the 1996 & 1996 1/2 models are now available with the new 5 spoke wheels, (check them out)
44-I- .... Ford Probe .... Purple body, green & white design on sides, 5 spoke wheels
46-F- .... Mission Chopper .... White body, black skis, "Matchbox Air Unit 46"
52-F- .... Escort Cosworth .... Red body, white & lime design, 5 spoke wheels
61-E- .... Nissan 300ZX .... Black body, white spatters on the body, 5 spoke wheels
67-F- .... Lamborghini Countach LP500S .... Metallic red body, 5 spoke wheels

75 Challenge Cars

02-G- .... Corvette Grand Sport
05-D- .... Golden Eagle Jeep 4x4
16-E- .... Ford LTD
52-F- .... Escort Cosworth
67-F- .... Lamborghini Countach LP500S

Promotional Models

14-G- .... Corvette Roadster .... Green body, pink stripe, "70th Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival"
44-H- .... Model T Van .... Yellow body, plastic base, "JOURE"
71-D- .... 1962 Corvette .... Red body, yellow & white design on hood, "Chubby's Diner"
215-A- .... Chevy Panel Van .... Purple body, rear bumper, "Continental Aero"

Premiere Collection / Gold Premiere / Ultra Class / Inaugural Collection

PREMIERE COLLECTION SELECT CLASS 3
02-G- .... Corvette Grand Sport .... White body, blue interior
04-D- .... '57 Chevy .... Metallic maroon body, white roof
22-E- .... Jaguar XK 120 .... Black body, coffee interior
42-D- .... 1957 Thunderbird .... Red body, red & white interior
70-G- .... Pontiac GTO Judge .... Metallic dark green body, yellow stripes
71-D- .... 1962 Corvette .... Yellow body, white roof


GOLD PREMIERE COLLECTION
08-J- .... Mazda RX-7 .... Blue body, tan & black interior ==>F.A.O. Schwartz
10-F- .... Dodge Viper RT/10 .... Red body, yellow stripes ==>Hills Store
71-H- .... Mustang Cobra .... Mustard, two tone gray interior ==> Target Store


ULTRA CLASS COLLECTION
59-G- .... Aston Martin DB-7 .... Silver gray body, gray & black interior
72-I- ---- Cadillac Allante .... White body, black & red interior


INAUGURAL COLLECTION
Nothing to report yet

Five Packs

RACING
07-G- .... Ford Thunderbird
35-J- .... Mercedes GTS
52-G- .... Escort Cosworth
74-J- .... Formula 1
75-G- .... Ferrari F50

THUNDRA FORCE
03-D- .... Hummer
46-F- .... Mission Chopper
54-I- .... Abrams M1 Tank
60-H- .... Rocket Transporter
72-G- .... Plane Transporter

CITY LIFE (2nd Variation, Only one change from last year, from Australia)
08-G- .... Open Kadett GSI .... White body, black & yellow checkers
21-F- .... GMC Wrecker .... White body, black design, "Matchbox" ==>re-color
36-D- .... Refuse Truck .... White body, blue dump
52-F- .... Escort Cosworth .... Red body, yellow splash on sides
67-G- .... Ikarus Coach .... White body, smiley face

ACTION SYSTEM TWIN PACK

1. HANG GLIDER PACK
37-F- .... Jeep 4x4
53-D- .... F-150 Flareside Truck

2. MECHANIC PACK
21-E- .... Breakdown Van
74-D- .... Orange Peel

3. EMERGENCY PACK
18-C- .... Extending Ladder Fire Truck
75-D- .... Helicopter

4. CONSTRUCTION PACK
23-G- .... Volvo Container Truck
42-E- .... Mobile Crane

5. SAFARI PACK
37-F- .... Jeep 4x4
70-E- .... Ford Cargo Skip Truck

6. GOLD MINING PACK
09-H- .... Earth Mover
29-C- .... Tractor Shovel

White Rose Collectibles

I did not get anything this month from my source. Please check Next Month's releases.

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