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In 2007 Matchbox turned 55 years old, and to celebrate this Matchbox released three special cars in their
regular line and also one special plane in their Skybusters line. Now, I can appreciate we have now gone
into 2008, but the special models (released as part of the 2007 regular line) have only just appeared in
shops in the UK, so this is the first time I've had a chance to see them in person.
The three models that celebrate the 55th Anniversary were the Austin Mini van, Ford Bronco (pictured above)
and Lexus GS430, all of which had an emerald green paint job with a logo saying 'Matchbox 55th Anniversary'.
The great thing about the models is that they were not a limited run and were readily available along with
all of the models in the same batch, so there is plenty enough for everyone to get hold of one. They are great models
and in 2009 Matchbox's Superfast line will be turning 40 years old so I am looking forward to see if they come
up with anything special to celebrate... only time will tell.
Please see below the three Matchbox 55th Anniversary models.
| Aerocraft Boeing 747-400 - (White) | Matchbox 07 Skybusters |  | | Scale: 1:36 | Year: 2006 | | Cost: £1.99 | M0180 | | | | Ford Bronco - 1972 4x4 - (Emerald Green) | Matchbox 07 Regular #58 |  | | Scale: 1:57 | Year: 2006 | | Cost: £0.99 | MB 720 | | | | Lexus GS430 - (Emerald Green) | Matchbox 07 Regular #23 |  | | Scale: 1:64 | Year: 2006 | | Cost: £0.99 | MB 714 | | | | Rover Austin Mini-Van - 1965 - (Emerald Green) | Matchbox 07 Regular #31 |  | | Scale: 1:51 | Year: 2006 | | Cost: £0.99 | MB 713 | | |
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