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Announced by Matchbox for 2016: Volvo V60

4/11/2016

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Matchbox will release later this year a 3" model of the actual Volvo V60 (modeller 2015). A first prototype had been revealed last year at a Matchbox gathering. An unpainted prototype of this upcoming Volvo V60 has been offered last month by an Malaysian seller on eBay. That prototype was finally sold for 257 dollar on March 13, 2016.
Matchbox published earlier this year on their Instagram account a painted pre-production version of the Volvo V60. Seems that the first run will be painted red. More colour schemes will follow without a doubt. Matchbox will offer the V60 under the item number DJV37 for a couple €/$ in their Basic Line for 2016.
Please stay tuned for further info's on this unexpected 3" model.

Picture
Volvo V60 pre-production model by Matchbox
Source: instagram.com/matchboxworld

Unpainted prototype as sold on eBay:
Source: eBay.com (seller: mcd134pj)

Quote from the blog lamleydlm.blogspot.lu:
Thursday, July 23, 2015

An Early Look at the upcoming 2016 Matchbox New Models...

Coming off the Matchbox Gathering weekend, there is so much to write about the brand, and where it is going. To be honest, the direction of the brand might be as wide open as it has been in awhile. There are new folks at the helm, a new division that watches over the brand, and a new sense of transparency to what is happening. It is actually kind of exciting.  

A lot of times we talk about the brand returning to what it has been, and I for one have said it a lot. But after spending some time with the folks in charge, it is less about returning and more about going somewhere new. There can be a refreshing look at Matchbox's heritage, but also a fresh direction created that would excite customers and collectors.

I will get into a bit more later, as I think I will be writing about Matchbox a lot in the coming months. Plus, Larry Scaduto's final Ambassador Report is due soon, and we will let him share his thoughts.

But enough about what I think. Let's look at some new models!

We start in this post with what is coming in 2016. Most are 3D prints, but a few have advanced in production.  A slew of 3D prints means many of these models could see small or large modifications before they actually hit the pegs. But rest assured the models are coming.

First off, the Matchbox Team shared this small poster, listing all the new models for 2016 (click on it for a larger view):
Picture
this small poster listing all the new models for 2016 has been shared by the Matchbox Team
Keep in mind, almost all of these decisions were made prior to the new team coming on.  There is a lot that follows that off-road generics theme that may or may not annoy you, but there are a few to get excited about as well.

Notable model #1 around here is...wait for it...the 1971 Nissan Skyline 2000 GT-X. Big surprise, eh?  This is exciting news for the JDM set, in that Matchbox is going the stock street version route. Maybe a higher stance, standard-type wheels (MB discs or trispokes maybe?), and no bolt-on flares.  It will be a perfect compliment to Hot Wheels' GT-R version. Sadly, that model is in early development and was not ready to be brought to the Gathering.  

Many are also excited for the new Volvo Wagon (also not ready for a preview), 2016 Mazda Miata, VW Transporter Crew Cab, 2015 Corvette Police, and yes, the '68 Ford "Mustang". Don't just lump that last one in the "dumb off-road model" category. With the plethora of Mustangs that have already been done by so many brands, this is a wonderful new model. Because Mud Flaps.

The Matchbox Team was able to provide previews of all but four 2016 models, and they were nice enough to let me come in with a makeshift photo studio and shoot them all.  I am just going to post what I shot, and you can cross reference them with the poster above. Enjoy the photos, and let us know what you think...

(And if you see blue stickum under some of the models, that is just what was used for the display at the Gathering.)

[...]
Source & copyright: ​lamleydlm.blogspot.lu/2015/07/an-early-look-at-upcoming-2016-matchbox

​There was also a tweet on Twitter:

Matchbox 2016 Prototype VOLVO V60 / カラー&タンポが載ってないけど実直?なマッチなんで無難なカラーデザインになるんだろうな!(笑) pic.twitter.com/cqRZxFbiK1

— でぞう (@dezou1) March 7, 2016
2 Comments
Raymond
5/27/2016 07:48:34 pm

Hi Michelle, hope you don't mind, I will have the Skyline and Zamboni as well..!

Reply
Michelle
5/27/2016 09:15:49 pm

why should I Raymond?

There is of course a bunch of other interesting models out there.
So why limiting yourself to just one single brand?

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