January 2003 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 2003. 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

MW001- .... 001-I- .... Highway Rescue Fire Truck .... Met. Red, gray plastic base, blue dome, 4 dot domed wheels, "1"
MW002- .... 056-N- .... Sky Fire (Bucket Fire Truck) .... Met. Burgundy, yellow windows, black fireman, 4 dot domed wheels, "Metro Alarm"
MW003- .... 027-G- .... Fire Save/Ladder Truck .... White, red interior, red ladder, 4 dot domed wheels
MW004- .... 018-C- .... Extended Ladder Fire Truck .... Bright Red, gray interior, lemon ladder, blue dome, flower wheels, "4"
MW005- .... 050-L- .... Ford Expedition Police .... White, yellow interior, blue dome, "Metro Alarm""
MW009- .... 069-L- .... Porsche 911 Trubo .... Red, black interior, flower wheels, "Porsche/9"
MW010- .... 009-I- .... BMW Z8 .... Light Blue, tan interior, lace wheels, "Z8/10"
MW012- .... 042-H- .... Ambulance .... Dark Blue, gray interior, lace wheels, "Ambulance/12"
MW014- .... 021-I- .... Ford Transit Van .... White, gray interior, blue windows, blue dome, flower wheels
MW015- .... 044-L- .... Camper Police Truck .... White, red interior, red door, 4 dot domed wheels, "Metro Base/15"
MW026- .... 026-K- .... Police SUV .... Met. Silver, white interior, blue windows, blue dome, "Police/26"


2003 ROW/AUSTRALIAN/GERMAN EXCLUSIVE MODELS
Nothing to Report this month


50th Birthday Medallion Models
MW064- .... 064-L- .... Fork Lift .... Orange, black interior, black lift, 4 dot domed wheels -- white logo on left side

Hero City Medallion Models
MW001- .... 001-I- .... Highway Rescue Fire Truck .... Met. Red, gray plastic base, blue dome, 4 dot domed wheels, "1" -- black log on left side
MW002- .... 056-N- .... Sky Fire (Bucket Fire Truck) .... Met. Burgundy, yellow windows, black fireman, 4 dot domed wheels, "Metro Alarm" -- black logo on left side
MW003- .... 027-G- .... Fire Save/Ladder Truck .... White, red interior, red ladder, 4 dot domed wheels -- white logo on windshield
MW004- .... 018-C- .... Extended Ladder Fire Truck .... Bright Red, gray interior, lemon ladder, blue dome, flower wheels, "4" -- white logo on windshield
MW007- .... 065-L- .... Ferrari 360 Spider .... Met Silver, black interior, lace wheels -- black logo on hood
MW008- .... 057-J- .... 2000 Chevy Corvette .... Green, tan interior, yellow/white flames -- white logo on hood
MW009- .... 069-L- .... Porsche 911 Trubo .... Red, black interior, flower wheels, "Porsche/9" -- white logo on hood
MW010- .... 009-I- .... BMW Z8 .... Light Blue, tan interior, lace wheels, "Z8/10" -- white logo on hood
MW012- .... 042-H- .... Ambulance .... Dark Blue, gray interior, lace wheels, "Ambulance/12" - white logo on hood
MW013- .... 063-O- .... Copter/Rescue Chopper .... Black, gray fan, red tail/skis, "13" -- white logo on left side window
MW014- .... 021-I- .... Ford Transit Van .... White, gray interior, blue windows, blue dome, flower wheels -- black logo on left side
MW015- .... 044-L- .... Camper Police Truck .... White, red interior, red door, 4 dot domed wheels, "Metro Base/15" -- white logo on windshield
MW021- .... 021-L- .... Cadillac Escalade .... Black, white interior, clear windows, sawblade wheels, "21" -- white logo on left side
MW026- .... 026-K- .... Police SUV .... Met. Silver, white interior, blue windows, blue dome, "Police/26" -- blue logo on left side

ACROSS AMERICA

Nothing new to report.

PROMOTIONAL SCENE

018-C- .... Extending Ladder Fire Truck .... Dark Red, flower wheels, metal base - (earlier this was released with plastic base) - Pleasant Hill Books
021-F- .... GMC Wrecker Truck .... Black, chrome base, amber dome, sawblade wheels, "GMC Service" -- Pleasant Hill Books
075-K- .... Water Pumper .... Met. Burgundy, amber dome, sawblade wheels, "2003 Toyfair Fire Co./Toy Fair 2003"

CODE-2 models
339-A- .... 1939 Mack Junior .... Black, orange chassis, "2002 Bendigo National Swap Meet" -- Australian promo
339-A- .... 1939 Mack Junior .... Lemon, red chassis, "2002 Bendigo National Swap Meet" -- Australian promo

Color Comp Releases
010-F- .... Dodge Viper RT10 .... Red, black interior, concave star wheels, "Christmas Greetings/Ad-Ventures 2002"
031-O- .... BMW X5 .... Blue, gray interior, lace wheels, holiday bells on roof, "P.M.C.C. December 7th 2002"
038-E- .... Model A Ford .... White, black roof, farm animal design, "Jack's 3rd Birthday/Farm Party"
038-E- .... Model A Ford .... White, black roof, farm animal design, "Happy New Year 2003/CCi"
038-L-.... Ford Panel Van .... White, gray ladder, US Flag on hood, "Allison Plumbing & Heating"
042-D- .... 1957 Thunderbird .... Red, white interior, "3rd Annual Salomon River Festival"
054-K- .... Crown Victoria Police Car .... White, black interior, blue dome, "Sheriff Office"
058-K- .... International Armored Car .... White, blue windows, 50th birthday logo, "Get on the Board"
058-K- .... International Armored Car .... Blue, blue windows, 8 spoke wheels, "Boston Bancgroup Inc."
058-L- .... Chevy Avalanche .... Green, gray interior, red/white ribbon stripes, "Color Comp Inc. Happy Holidays"
069-K- .... Humvee .... Green, black windows, 4 dot domed wheels, "Happy Holidays 2002/Matchbox Road Museum"
072-S- .... VW Transporter .... White, black chassis, blue balloons, flower wheels, "A Sweet New Year to All/Happy New Year 2003"
215-A- .... Chevy Panel Van .... White, black chassis, "United Way Rubbermaid Commercial Products"
215-A- .... Chevy Panel Van .... White, black chassis, "Merry Christmas 2002/20.20"
215-A- .... Chevy Panel Van .... White, black chassis, "Blue Ridge Antiques"

DY26-A- .... Studebaker Golden Hawk .... Light Mauve, white interior, white roof, "Happy Holidays 2002/Color Comp Inc."

ASAP Releases
004-F- .... 1997 Corvette .... White, black interior, "ISR Global Telecom/Perot Systems"
033-G- .... Utility Truck .... White, white ladder, 8 spoke wheels, "Florida Power"

MULTI PACK / LAUNCHER SET

Five Pack .... Sizzling Style (#12)
023-J- .... Ford Explorer Sport Trac .... Met Blue, gray interior, gray cargo net, sawblade wheels
055-L- .... Porsche Boxster .... White, black interior, lace wheels
056-M- .... Dodge Viper GTS R Concept .... Black, light gray interior, gold letters, lace gold wheels
069-J- .... Lotus Elise .... Met. Green, black interior, lace wheels
084-A- .... Ford Focus .... Lemon body, black interior, lace wheels

Five Pack .... Fire (#1)
054-K- .... Crown Victoria Police Car .... Maroon, white interior, red dome, flame design, lace wheels, "Station 02"
054-N- .... Fire Tanker .... Maroon, amber windows, white tanker, sawblade wheels, "Station 01"
066-J- .... Landrover Freelander .... Yellow Orange, gray interior, flame design, "Station 05"
068-L- .... Dennis Sabre .... Orange Yellow, cherry windows, white ladder, sawblade wheels, "Station 03"
076-D- .... Fire Flooder .... Maroon, white interior, flame design, "Station 05"

Five Pack .... Police (#2)
021-K- .... Moby Quick .... White, black windows, black bars, "Police 05"
030-I- .... Chevy Tahoe Police .... Blue/White, black interior, red dome, "Police 01"
034-J- .... 2000 Chevy Impala .... Two tone Blue, black interior, red dome, lace wheels, "Police 02"
052-I- .... Troop Carrier .... White gray interior, black canopy, 4 dot domed wheels, "Metro Police 04"
060-K- .... Copter/Rescue Chopper .... Dark Blue, black fan, black skis, "Mission Radar/Police 03"

MATCHBOX COLLECTIBLES (PREMIERE STYLE MODELS)

CROCODILE HUNTER
032-L- .... Nissan Xterra w/Kayak .... White, black interior, mud design, "The Crocodile Hunter"
035-F- .... Land Rover Ninety .... White, black interior, black roof, mud design, "The Crocodile Hunter"
043-L- .... Ford F-Series Fire Truck .... Beige, black interior, lime raft on black platform, "The Crocodile Hunter"
060-K- .... Copter/Rescue Chopper .... Beige, black interior, lime skis, mud design, "The Crocodile Hunter"


COCA COLA PINUPS
040-I- .... FJ Holden Panel Van .... Light Blue, white fenders, "Coca Cola/Sign of Good Taste"
059-L- .... Chrysler Panel Van .... Black/Orange, white interior, clear windows, "Coca Cola/Here's Something Good"
065-I- .... Jeep Grand Cherokee .... Brown, yellow interior, "Coca Cola/Hospitality"
068-C- .... Chevy Van .... Black/White, no interior, gray windows, "Coca Cola/Be Refreshed"
077-C- .... Mercedes Benz ML430 .... White/Lemon, green interior, "Coca Cola/The Pause that Refreshes"
084-A- .... Ford Focus .... Two tone Green, tan interior, "Coca Cola/Home Refreshment"

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