December 2002 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. Continuing the tradition of last year I am starting to list the "MW-???" code that shows the number that the model is released under in the year 2002. The next code is the catalog listing. For the last two years I started linking some models with their pictures so feel free to click at the link and see the model. Please remember I cannot get pictures of every single model and post it on the web as I do have other things in life but I will try my best to post good pictures. I may be a little slow in linking pictures so do come back and visit previous months to view the models. Or you may bookmark my Picture Gallery and visit it often. Now Enjoy the new Matcbox.

STANDARD MB1-75 RANGE

MW049- .... 086-A- .... Chevy Silverado .... Yellow, black interior, Hammer/nail design


2002 ROW/AUSTRALIAN/GERMAN EXCLUSIVE MODELS
MW022- .... 068-J- .... Porsche 911GT1 .... White, black interior, white airfoil, "Porsche GT1"
MW049- .... 025-K- .... 1998 Jeep Wrangler .... Black blue interior, blue/white ocean design, "Jeep"
MW050- .... 051-L- .... Watercraft with Trailer .... Purple, black handlebars, "R9-2/AUS"
MW051- .... 067-J- .... Landrover Discovery .... Green, yellow interior, "Landrover"
MW052- .... 021-K- .... Moby Quick .... Red, white base, black/yellow checkers
MW069- .... 069-L- .... Porsche 911 Turbo .... Yellow orange, black interior, flower wheels
MW070- .... 070-L- .... VW Concept W12 .... Yellow orange, black interior, lace wheels
MW073- .... 073-M- .... Smart Cabrio .... Met Silver, black interior, lace wheels


STARS OF GERMANY
The following models were released in Fall 2002 but I just received my set from Germany.
001-H- .... Mercedes Benz CLK .... Met. Dark Blue, light gray interior, lace wheels
009-I- .... BMW Z8 .... Blue, gray interior, lace wheels
031-O- .... BMW X5 .... Met Red, gray interior, silver painted headlights, lace wheels
053-I- .... 1962 VW Beetle .... Orange, white interior, black roof, lace wheels
055-L- .... Porsche Boxster .... Red, gray interior, silver painted headlights, flower wheels
056-K- .... Mercedes Benz A Class .... Lemon, black interior, lace wheels
069-I- .... BMW 328i .... Dark Maroon, light gray interior, lace wheels
072-S- .... VW Transporter .... White, black interior, "Matchbox"
072-R- .... Porsche 911 Carrera .... Lime, black interior, clear windows, lace wheels
077-B- .... Mercedes Benz ML430 .... Bright Blue, gray interior, silver painted headlights, lace wheels
083-A- .... BMW 3-Series Coupe .... Met. Gold, gray interior, lace wheels
534-A- .... BMW 3-Series Convertible .... Met. Medium Green, gray intrior, doors open, lace wheels

50th Birthday Medallion Models
MW043- .... 066-N- .... Weather Radar Truck .... Met. Silver, smoke windows, "Mission Radar" -- black logo on left center
MW045- .... 031-M- .... VW Beetle 4x4 .... Yellow, cherry windows, red dome, oval wheels -- black logo on roof
MW046- .... 092-A- .... Sand Speeder .... Lemon, red interior, "4x4 Canyon" -- black logo on hood
MW047- .... 047-I- .... Nissan Xterra .... White, red interior, "Patrol" -- black logo on hood
MW048- .... 065-I- .... Jeep Grand Cherokee .... Met Dk Purple, black interior, yellow boat on roof -- white logo on hood
MW049- .... 086-A- .... Chevy Silverado .... Yellow, black interior, Hammer/nail design - black logo on hood
MW050- .... 015-K- .... Ford Transit .... Dark Blue, black interior, flower wheels -- white logo on rear door
MW050- .... 051-L- .... Watercraft with Trailer .... Purple, black handlebars, "R9-2/AUS" -- White logo on seat
MW051- .... 067-J- .... Landrover Discovery .... Green, yellow interior, "Landrover" -- White logo on hood
MW052- .... 021-K- .... Moby Quick .... Red, white base, black/yellow checkers -- black logo on rear left
MW061- .... 061-O- .... Ice Breaker .... Met. Red, blue deck, blue engine -- black logo on rear left side
MW067- .... 067-K- .... All-Terrain Fire Tanker .... Met. Red, black grill, gray plastic tanker, "MB Fire Dept." -- White logo on hood
MW074- .... 074-M- .... BMW Z3 .... Met Red, black interior, lace wheels, -- White logo on trunk

ACROSS AMERICA

Nothing new to report.

PROMOTIONAL SCENE

Spongebob Convoy/VW Two Piece Set -- Blockbuster Video Promotion
049-I- .... VW Concept .... Blue, black interior, white water bubbles, "Spongebob Squarepants"
CY039- .... Ford Aeromax Box Truck .... Dk Blue, chrome interior, lemon trailer, "Spongebob Squarepants"

CODE-2 models
072-S- .... VW Transporter .... Met Silver, cream interior, "Model & Hobby 2002/11.10.2002"

Color Comp Releases
030-I- .... Chevy Tahoe Police .... Red, white interior, Canadian Flag on hood, "Napanee Fire Rescue"
030-I- .... Chevy Tahoe Police .... White, white interior, "Sheriff Patrol"
034-G- .... Plymouth Prowler .... Yellow, black interior, "Happy Harvest 2002"
034-G- .... Plymouth Prowler .... Purple, black interior, "Happy Valentine's Day 2003"
034-G- .... Plymouth Prowler .... Yellow, black interior, "Auto Magic/Accessories and Detailing"
034-G- .... Plymouth Prowler .... Purple, black interior, "Auto Magic/Accessories and Detailing"
038-E- .... Model A Ford .... White, black roof, "Creanies Ice Cream"
049-I- .... VW Concept .... Met Green, black interior, "Happy Holidays 2002/Mom, Me & Matchbox"
049-I- .... VW Concept .... Met Green, black interior, "Matchbox" on rear windows, "Happy Holidays 2002/Mom, Me & Matchbox"
049-I- .... VW Concept .... Orange, black interior, "Happy Holidays 2002/Mom, Me & Matchbox"
049-I- .... VW Concept .... White, blue interior, "Happy Holidays 2002/Mom, Me & Matchbox"
055-L- .... Porsche Boxster .... Met Silver, brown interior, "Exclusive Body Wreks"
055-L- .... Porsche Boxster .... Met Silver, black interior, "Exclusive Body Wreks"
055-L- .... Porsche Boxster .... Yellow, black interior, "Exclusive Body Wreks"
068-M- .... Jeep Wrangler .... White, black interior, "Shore Love/Just Married/Dana & Tom"
072-S- .... VW Transporter .... White, black interior, "D&S Racing/Merry Xmas 2002"
072-S- .... VW Transporter .... White, black interior, green roof, "Merry Xmas People Kars"
072-S- .... VW Transporter .... White, black interior, red roof, "Merry Xmas People Kars"
075-J- .... Golf Cart .... White, white interior, "Alex's 7th Birthday"
076-D- .... International Fire Truck .... Red, white roof, Canadian Flag on hood, "Napanee Fire Rescue"

ASAP Releases
033-G- .... Utility Truck .... White, white trolly, 8 spoke wheels, "First Energy"
033-G- .... Utility Truck .... White, white trolly, 8 spoke wheels, "Georgia Power/A Southern Company"
038-E- .... Model A Ford .... White, black roof, "Pure Food Products/57 Heinz Varieties"
038-E- .... Model A Ford .... White, black roof, "Amtrak Mail & Express/Crescent"

MULTI PACK / LAUNCHER SET

Five Pack .... Spongebob
017-F- .... Dodge Dakota .... Hot Pink, white interior, blue rollbars, "Sandy"
044-H- .... Model T Ford .... White, clear windows, cartoon design, "Squidward"
046-J- .... 1955 Chevy Bellair Convertible .... Dark Purple, turquoise interior, flower wheels, "Patrick"
058-K- .... International Armored Car .... Met Steel Blue, lemon base, "Mr. Krabs"
072-S- .... VW Transporter .... Blue, blue interior, orange windows, "Spongebob"

Five Pack .... Nickelodeon
002-I- .... Camaro Convertible .... Powder Blue, blue interior, lace wheels, "Rocket Power"
023-H- .... Ford Box Van .... Dark Green, white interior, red grill, "Arnold"
051-N- .... Robot Truck .... Black, blue interior, blue control tower, "Jimmy Neutron"
061-O- .... Ice Breaker .... Light Blue, blue deck, bubble design, "Spongebob Squarepants"
077-B- .... Mercedes Benz ML430 .... Lime, white interior, cartoon desing, "Rugrats"

Five Pack .... Rescue Heroes
023-J- .... Ford Explorer Sport Track .... Lemon, cherry windows, lime cargo net, "Rescue Heroes"
059-M- .... Police Motorcycle 3 Wheeler .... Met. Blue, yellow seat, blue side car, "Rescue Heroes"
060-K- .... Copter/Rescue Chopper .... White, black interior, purple skis, "Rescue Heroes"
075-K- .... Water Pumper .... Red, amber windows, amber dome, sawblade wheels, "Rescue Heroes"
091-B- .... Ford Dump/Utility Truck .... Met Orange, cherry windows, yellow orange plastic dump, "Rescue Heroes"

Launcher .... Fire Truck
008-I- .... Airport Fire Truck .... Lemon, black ladder, "Radio/14"
030-I- .... Chevy Tahoe Police .... Silver, red interior, red dome, "Radio/14"
043-L- .... Ford F-Series Fire Truck .... Red, yellow raft, "H2O/14"
054-K- .... Crown Victoria Police Car .... White, black interior, red dome, "Radio/14"
069-K- .... Humvee .... Met. Burgundy, black windows, yellow fire flames, "Radio/14"
The above set comes with Crown Victoria in either red or blue dome and either metal base or plastic base.

PREMIERE COLLECTION / FIRST EDITION

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