December 1998 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. Also, please remember, Mattel has changed the numbering system. I will Still be using the same old numbers from TYCO because that is how I am maintaining my database. You can choose to follow whichever system suites you the best.

Standard MB1-75 Models

16-E- .... Ford LTD .... White body, 5 spoke concave star wheels, "Police"
38-E- .... Model A Ford .... White, "Special 76 Edition"

Promotional Models

The following models are approved Code-2 issues
14-G- .... Corvette Roadster .... Green, "White's Guide Car of the Month # 1"
34-I- .... 1933 Ford Street Rod .... Unpainted, "IMCC/Est 1996/Join Today" -- From First Edition
34-I- .... 1933 Ford Street Rod .... Black, "IMCC/Est 1996/Join Today" -- From First Edition
34-I- .... 1933 Ford Street Rod .... Met Red, "IMCC/Est 1996/Join Today"
49-I- .... V.W Concept Car .... Orange body, "Hope Spring Cancer Socity"
50-J- .... Ford F-150 .... Unpainted, "Matchbox MDM" -- From First Edition
50-J- .... Ford F-150 .... Black, "Matchbox MDM" -- From First Edition
71-H- .... Cobra Mustang .... Pink, "White's Guide Car of the Month # 2"
215-A- .... Chevy Panel Van .... Green, "Iron Cruise 1998" -- This model was released in June 1998 but I just received my model.

AVON Promotion
The following models are available through AVON as two pack. They come with accessories and 1 model in each pack is Light & Sound
06-E- .... Ford Super Van .... Silver gray body, purple stripes -- Light & Sound model from Hanglider Set
18-C- .... Extending Ladder Fire Engine .... Dark red, "FD" -- From Fire Set
30-F- .... Mercedes G Wagon .... Beige body, green Safari stripes -- Light & Sound model from Safari Set
30-F- .... Mercedes G Wagon .... Dark Red, gold stripes, "Rescue" -- Light & Sound Model from Fire Set
53-D- .... Flareside Pickup .... Silver gray body, purple stripes -- From Hanglider Set
70-E- .... Ford Cargo Skip Truck .... Beige body, Green Safari stripes -- From Safari Set

Real Talkin'

Police Towing .... Black & white tow truck, "Police"

Premiere Collection / Gold Premiere / Ultra Class / First Edition

PREMIERE COLLECTION
Convoy Series-3
CY38-A- .... Kenworth Box Truck .... Gray Cab, White container, "Snap-On"


FIRST EDITION
Nothing to report.

Convoy / Super rigs

CY08-A- .... Kenworth Container Truck .... White body, "CAT"
CY09-A- .... Kenworth Boc Truck .... White body, yellow trailer, green container, "Kellogg's Corn Flakes"

Sky Busters

SB04- .... Mirage F1 .... Brown body, beige camoflague
SB06- .... MIG 21 .... Green body, red star, "16"
SB15- .... Phantom F4E .... White body, "Navy"
SB22- .... Tornado .... Gray body, "Rescue"
SB24- .... F-16 Fighter Jet .... Off white, white circle with blue star
SB27- .... Harrier Jet .... Gray body, "Royal Navy"
SB29- .... Blackbird SR-71 .... Silver body, "US Airforce"
SB30- .... Grumman F-14 Tomcat .... Gray body, "115"
SB32- .... Fairchild Thunderbolt .... Beige body, "WA258"
SB35- .... MIL M24 Helicopter .... Off white body, "0709"
SB36- .... Lockheed .... Black body

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