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Volvo V60 by Matchbox - second release

3/7/2017

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Matchbox has recently released the second color of the Volvo V60. The very first color (painted blue) of this 3" model had been released in the Summer of 2016. The new release comes painted in a nice camel metallic. The paint suits the model pretty well even if it is darker as Volvo's actual paint scheme" luminous sand metallic" (719).
The main regret in my opinion is that it is pretty hard to find this model in stores here in Europe. Yeah I do know there is still the web. But who wants to pay $ 14-18 for shipping a 3-inch model to Europe? Bare in mind that it is sold for couple bucks in the States.
Courtesy of lamleygroup.com
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Volvo V60 by Matchbox - first close-up photos

7/21/2016

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The first close-up photos of the upcoming Volvo V60 model by Matchbox have been published two days ago on the blog named 'the Lamley Group'. This photo set reveals a really nicely reproduced 3-inch miniature of Volvo's handsome estate. I hope Matchbox will bring us more Volvo models like this. The blue paint suits this Volvo V60 really well. This Volvo V60 may be available for late fall or early winter. I'm already pretty curious to see which other colors they will come up with.
Take a look at the pics - they speak for themselves! Enjoy.
Courtesy of lamleygroup.com
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UPDATED - Volvo V60 by Matchbox

5/26/2016

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Matchbox has posted yesterday new pics of the upcoming Volvo V60 on their Instagram account. The result of their work is quite promising. Looking forward to this one.
Sources:
  • instagram.com/matchboxworld
  • lamleygroup.com/2016/05/matchbox-shows-why-they-should-keep.html
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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.

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

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

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Volvo C30 by Matchbox

3/22/2014

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Matchbox has released a new set which contains a Volvo C30. The colorful set contains three different 3'' scale models. My guess is that this set is offered on the South American market. The rear side of the box wears the INMETRO and the INNAC sign which are both official Brazilian conformity marks.
The set contains :
  • Volvo C30  ( wine red )
  • Lotus Exige  ( bright blue
  • Volkswagen T2  ( light green )
Photos used with permission.
Courtesy of Grandma Lee
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Volvo P1800 by Matchbox

1/28/2013

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Three Volvo P1800 scale cars by Matchbox have been released as Model of the month in the States. These 3'' special limited edition models have been printed by Color Comp for Matchbox. The cars are available in three different colors with always the same design representing a rally/race car.
  • Volvo P1800  # 63  -  red body  -  run of 5 units
  • Volvo P1800  # 63  -  white body  -  run of 4 units
  • Volvo P1800  # 63  -  blue body  -  run of 42 units
Photos used with permission.
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UPDATED - Volvo P1800 by Matchbox in 20-pack

9/13/2012

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The Volvo P1800 by Matchbox has also been offered earlier this year in the shown 20 model set ( top right ).

Quote from the www.mbxforum.com website :
All models have new 'NL' base-plates except the fork-truck. However, the plastic grey interior is a very different shade of gray. I expect some of these will be quite rare in terms of baseplates such as the Mazda, Volvo and Morgan.

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Photo used with permission.
Courtesy of www.mbxforum.com

What NL means :

The 'NL' base-plate is named as such because since a short period Mattel puts on the base-plate of Matchbox and Hotwheels models the zip code of the (legal) European head office which is located in 1186 MJ, 1, NL.

According to European legislation manufacturers are obliged to put an address on the packaging in Europe. In the case of a complaint the customer has an address where he can send his comments. Why Mattel did it on the base-plate and not on the packaging remains a mystery. In any case all models produced after January 1, 2012 have that zip code on the base-plate. And because it’s a Dutch address it’s called the Dutch base-plate.
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Volvo P1800 by Matchbox

8/4/2012

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The Matchbox Northwest Collector's Club has issued a club car for 2012. They choose the Volvo P1800 as base for their code 3 model. The Volvo P1800 is available in four different colours and all feature the logo of the Matchbox Northwest club on the roof, the Saint logo on the hood and Matchbox Northwest is written on the side doors with the exception of the yellow racer model. The logos have all been printed by the US company Color Comp.

A total of only 30 models have been produced : 10 in white, 8 in red, 8 in blue and 4 yellow ones.

The first picture shows the layout preview. It seems that the black car was not approved and hasn't been produced.
Photos used with permission.
Courtesy of matchbxtom

The Matchbox Northwest Collector's Club is based in Seattle, Washington ( USA ).
Their contact person is Tom Larson.
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Volvo P1800 'The Saint' by Matchbox

7/1/2012

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Matchbox is offering in the States a new livery of the Volvo P1800. This release reflects the 'The Saint' version. The scale model is plain white and has 'The Saint' printed as an abstract logo on the hood. The scale model comes in a special decorated cardboard box. Only 50 models have been made by Color Comp for Matchbox USA as a special limited promotion for the 1960's TV show "The Saint".
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Source & copyright : moyshop.de           matchboxclub.de
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Volvo P1800 by Matchbox

6/5/2012

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Five new special decorated and limited Matchbox models of the Volvo P1800 are available from the German Matchbox dealer Moyshop. These models have been issued for the 2012 Matchbox European Gathering of Matchbox collectors held this Mai in Dusseldorf, Germany.

The various Volvo P1800S models are :

Volvo P1800S  '12'
- with bronze metallic colored body
- with silver metallic Le Mans stripes
-  with a black '12' in white circle on the hood
- limited edition model for visitors attending the event
- the model comes in a special clear plastic box
Volvo P1800S 'Rally Racer'  # '27'
- regular model 'Rally Racer' displayed in a winter scene
- model given to public speakers at the meet
- limited edition of only 7 units
- the model comes in a special clear plastic box
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Volvo P1800S  '12'
- red, white and blue versions
- each model with silver metallic Le Mans stripes
- each with a black '12' in a white circle on the hood
-- red one limited to 15 units
-- white one limited to 9 units
-- blue one limited to 26
- every color comes with the same type of numbered certificate
Source & Copyright: moyshop.de           matchboxclub.de
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