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2009 Variations listing Update 29-08-2009

Note: All basic range models are listed under the US 1-100 number.

Hopefully I have included all the known variations of 2009 vehicles to date, but if anyone knows of one I omitted please let me know. For the utility 6 spoke, I have made note of those that have been found with small hub/thick tire [hereafter known as small] and large hub/thin tire [hereafter known as large].

When it comes to models that have a mid-year recolor, those are not mentioned here, but in the main batch number listing. Only variations on each of the colors are listed here.

1-100 series

MB1 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (version 1 in green)
Variation 1 - lime green (factory error)/tri-spoke wheels
Variation 2 - light metallic yellow green/tri-spoke wheels
Variation 3 - metallic green/tri-spoke wheels
Variation 4 - light metallic yellow green/double 10-spoke wheels
Variation 5 - metallic green/double 10-spoke wheels

MB1 1971 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser (version 2 in white)
Variation 1 - off white/tri-spoke wheels
Variation 2 - bright white/tri-spoke wheels
Variation 3 - off white/double 10-spoke wheels

MB2 1964 Austin Mini Cooper 1275S (version 1 in red)
Variation 1 - lighter red
Variation 2 - darker red

MB4 1969 Type 14 Karmann Ghia Convertible
Variation 1 - pale blue
Variation 2 - purplish blue

MB6 1968 Citroën DS
Variation 1 - light olive/1968 DS license plate
Variation 2 - light olive/Citroën license plate
Variation 3 - olive/Citroën license plate
Variation 4 - dark olive/Citroën license plate

MB7 1969 Cadillac Sedan DeVille
Variation 1 - metallic dark green
Variation 2 - metallic darker green

MB10 1970 Pontiac GTO
Variation 1 - lighter yellow
Variation 2- darker yellow

MB11 1971 Chevy El Camino
Variation 1 - dark red
Variation 2 - orangey red

MB12 Dodge Challenger
Variation 1 - non metallic orange paint
Variation 2 - metallic light orange paint
Variation 3 - metallic dark orange paint

MB14 TVR Tuscan S
Variation 1 - light tan
Variation 2 - dark tan

MB15 2007 Shelby Cobra GT500 Convertible (version 1 in yellow)
Variation 1 - lighter yellow
Variation 2 - darker yellow

MB16 2008 Lotus Evora
Variation 1 - blue
Variation 2 - dark blue

MB18 Ford GT
Variation 1 - small front wheels/large rear wheels/light blue stripe
Variation 2 - small front wheels/larger rear wheels/dark blue stripe
Variation 3 - all small wheels*
Variation 4 - all large wheels*
* No stripe variation found so far on those with all same wheels
Note: This model can have different levels of brightness to the zamac plating

MB21 Audi R8
Variation 1 - fine metallic paint
Variation 2 - larger metallic flake paint

MB22 Dodge Viper GTSR (version 2 in gold)
Variation 1 - lime gold
Variation 2 - reddish gold
Variation 3 - yellow gold

MB23 Chevy Corvette ZR-1
Variation 1 - light tan
Variation 2 - golden tan

MB25 Toyota Prius (version 1 in green)
Variation 1 - ecru tan (factory error)
Variation 2 - green
Variation 3 - darker green

MB25 Toyota Prius (version 2 in golden sand)
Variation 1 - light golden sand
Variation 2 - dark golden sand
Variation 3 - light brown
Variation 4 - dark brown

MB27 Mazda 2
Variation 1 - silvery blue
Variation 2 - light blue

MB29 Dodge Magnum (version 2 in charcoal)
Variation 1 - charcoal
Variation 2 - dark charcoal

MB30 VW Golf V GTi
Variation 1 - purple/clear windows
Variation 2 - purple/smoke windows
Variation 3 - dark purple/smoke windows

MB31 Volvo C30
Variation 1 - burgundy
Variation 2 - dark burgundy

MB33 Mitsubishi Eclipse
Variation 1 - light orange
Variation 2 - dark orange

MB35 Mercedes Benz SL55 AMG
Variation 1 - light tan
Variation 2 - golden tan

MB38 Range Rover Sport
Variation 1 - light gold
Variation 2 - dark gold

MB41 MBX Mover (version 2 in yellow/blue)
Variation 1 - light yellow cab
Variation 2 - dark yellow cab

MB42 GMC School Bus
Variation 1 - light yellow cab
Variation 2 - dark yellow cab

MB43 Heritage Ice Cream Truck
Variation 1 - plain zamac plated base
Variation 2 - blue tinted zamac plated base

MB45 VW Caddy
Variation 1 - yellow-green
Variation 2 - green

MB46 Garbage Truck
Variation 1 - gray interior/roof
Variation 2 - black interior/roof

MB48 Ford Transit
Variation 1 - pink "visitor" on side in gloss
Variation 2 - pink "visitor" on side in matt
Variation 3 - red "visitor" on side in gloss
Variation 4 - red "visitor" on side in matt

MB51 Ford Crown Victoria Taxi
Variation 1 - light yellow/tri-spoke wheels
Variation 2 - dark yellow/tri-spoke wheels
Variation 3 - light yellow/6-spoke wheels
Variation 4 - dark yellow/6-spoke wheels

MB53 1965 Austin Mini Van
Variation 1 - gloss tampo print/disk wheels
Variation 2 - matt tampo print/disk wheels
Variation 3 - gloss tampo print/tri-spoke wheels*
* a handful have been found

MB55 Ford E-350 Ambulance (version 1 in red)
Variation 1 - plain zamac plated base
Variation 2 - blue tinted zamac plated base

MB55 Ford E-350 Ambulance (version 2 in orange/white)
Variation 1 - light orange cab
Variation 2 - dark orange cab

MB58 Chevy Impala Police
Variation 1 - tri-spoke wheels
Variation 2 - 6-spoke wheels

MB60 Fire Ladder Truck (version 2 in yellow)
Variation 1 - light yellow
Variation 2 - mustard yellow

MB62 Scraper
Variation 1 - yellow side tampo
Variation 2 - orange side tampo

MB65 International CXT
Variation 1 - lighter bronze
Variation 2 - darker bronze

MB66 Utility Truck (Guzzler)
Variation 1 - small utility wheels/light yellow
Variation 2 - small utility wheels/dark yellow
Variation 3 - large utility wheels/light yellow

MB67 Dump Truck
Variation 1 - ringed gear wheels
Variation 2 - 5-spoke oval wheels

MB68 MBX Mixer
Variation 1 - golden green
Variation 2 - golden yellow

MB73 Tractor Plow (version 1 in orange) (initial large blister package error put this as MB74)
Variation 1 - ringed gear wheels
Variation 2 - 5-spoke oval wheels

MB76 Rock Shocker
Variation 1 - light gray
Variation 2 - very pale gray

MB77 Sahara Survivor (version 1 in tan)
Variation 1 - green seats
Variation 2 - greyish green seats

MB78 Jungle Crawler
Variation 1 - satin darker army green
Variation 2 - matt darker army green
Variation 3 - satin lighter army green
Variation 4 - matt lighter army green

MB79 MBX 4x4 - (version 2 in blue)
Variation 1 - light blue/ringed gear wheels
Variation 2 - dark blue/ringed gear wheels
Variation 3 - dark blue/5-spoke oval wheels

MB82 VW 4x4
Variation 1 - reddy brown
Variation 2 - brown
Variation 3 - pale brown

MB84 Off Road Rider
Variation 1 - lighter brown
Variation 2 - darker copper brown

MB88 Ridge Raider
Variation 1 - matt paint
Variation 2 - gloss paint

MB89 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser (version 1 in yellow)
Variation 1 - light yellow
Variation 2 - bright lime yellow
Variation 3 - dull lime yellow

MB89 Toyota FJ40 Land Cruiser (version 2 in blue)
Variation 1 - baby blue
Variation 2 - pale baby blue

MB91 MBX Motorhome
Variation 1 - light gray rear door/red stripe
Vairation 2 - dark gray rear door/red stripe
Variation 3 - light gray door/plum stripe

MB92 1975 Chevy Stepside
Variation 1 - dark orange
Variation 2 - light orange

MB93 1974 VW Thing (version 2 in orange)
Variation 1 - tampo printed front
Variation 2 - plain front

MB94 1970 VW T2 Bus (version 1 in olive)
Variation 1 - light olive
Variation 2 - dark olive
Variation 3 - greeny olive

MB96 Land Rover Discovery (version 2 in orange)
Variation 1 - pale orange
Variation 2 - dark orange

MB97 Honda Ridgeline
Variation 1 - light blue
Variation 2 - silvery blue

MB98 Jeep Rescue Concept
Variation 1 - blue
Variation 2 - dark blue

MB100 Chevy Silverado SS
Variation 1 - orange side tampo
Variation 2 - brown side tampo

Battle Kings

Jungle Attack

International CXT
Variation 1 - very dark green camouflage
Variation 2 - mid green camouflage

Super Convoy

MBX Rig (gold)/Box Trailer (white) - Matchbox
Variation 1 - non-detailed base
Variation 2 - written details on base

MBX Rig (blue)/Car Transporter - unbranded
Variation 1 - non-detailed base/gray Transporter
Variation 2 - written details on base/gray Transporter
Variation 3 - written details on base/blue Transporter

DL 2000 (white)/Heavy Duty Hauler (orange w/brown reels) - Brian's Trucking Co
Variation 1 - non-detailed base
Variation 2 - written details on base

DL 2000 (silver)/Pipe Hauler (blue w/gray pipes) - Holst Metals
Variation 1 - non-detailed base
Variation 2 - written details on base

5-packs

Pack 1 - Croc Zoo

Desert Thunder V16
Variation 1 - green
Variation 2 - yellowy green

Chevy Avalanche
Variation 1 - lighter green
Variation 2 - darker green

Chevy Blazer
Variation 1 - tan
Variation 2 - lighter sand

Pack 3 VIP5

Lexus GS430
Variation 1 - off white
Variation 2 - cream

Pack 4 Beach Patrol

Hummer H2 SUV Concept
Variation 1 - yellow
Variation 2 - mustard yellow

Pack 5 City Services

VW Caddy
Variation 1 - light yellow
Variation 2 - dark yellow

City Bus
Variation 1 - small utility wheels
Variation 2 - large utility wheels

Pack 6 Modern Rides

2005 Ford GT
Variation 1 - red side stripes
Variation 2 - no side stripes*
*a handful have been found

1965 Shelby Cobra 427S/C with windscreen
Variation 1 - tri-spoke wheels
Variation 2 - double 10-spoke wheels

Pack 7 Fire

Ford Crown Victoria Police
Variation 1 - tri-spoke wheels
Variation 2 - 6-spoke wheels

Pack 8 Dino Adventure

Land Rover 90
Variation 1 - light yellow
Variation 2 - dark yellow

Pack 9 Classic Cars

1968 Citroën DS
Variation 1 - light tan
Variation 2 - golden tan

1961 Jaguar E-tpe
Variation 1 - tri-spoke wheels
Variation 2 - disk wheels

Pack 10 Service Center

GMC Wrecker
Variation 1 - tri-spoke wheels
Variation 2 - sawblade wheels

Guzzler
Variation 1 - lime gold/small utility wheels
Variation 2 - mustard gold/small utility wheels
Variation 3 - lime gold/large utility wheels

1975 Chevy Stepside
Variation 1 - sea green
Variation 2 - dark sea green

Highway Hauler
Variation 1 - small utility wheels
Variation 2 - large utility wheels

Pack 11 Desert Adventure

MBX 4x4
Variation 1 - light orange/ringed gear wheels
Variation 2 - dark orange/ringed gear wheels
Variation 3 - dark orange/5-spoke oval wheels

VW 4x4
Variation 1 - light teal/ringed gear wheels
Variation 2 - dark teal/ringed gear wheels
Variation 3 - dark teal/5-spoke oval wheels

Jeep 4x4
Variation 1 - light yellow/ringed gear wheels
Variation 2 - mustard yellow/ringed gear wheels
Variation 3 - light yellow/5-spoke oval wheels

Ridge Raider
Variation 1 - small utility wheels
Variation 2 - large utility wheels

10-packs

Pack 1 Real

Jaguar XK
Variation 1 - pale blueish silver
Variation 2 - deep blueish silver

Pack 2 Action

1970 Plymouth Cuda (from additional packs)
Variation 1 - light lime green
Variation 2 - darker green

Pack 3 Adventure

Jeep Rescue
Variation 1 - light orange
Variation 2 - dark orange

Desert Thunder V16
Variation 1 - matt paint
Variation 2 - gloss paint

Ridge Raider
Variation 1 - yellowy green
Variation 2 - silvery green
Variation 3 - (almost fluorescent) green

Ford Mustang Cobra (from additional packs)
Variation 1 - tan
Variation 2 - reddish tan

Pack 4 1st Editions

Quick Sander
Variation 1 - light brown
Variation 2 - dark brown

1972 Lotus Europa Special
Variation 1 - greeny yellow
Variation 2 - pale yellow
Variation 3 - bright yellow

Superfast

Chevy Van
Variation 1 - red
Variation 2 - dark red

Euro Edition

Mercedes Benz Unimog U300
Variation 1 - pinky red base
Variation 2 - brown base

Playsets

Croc Escape

Swamp Raider
Variation 1 - white windows
Variation 2 - black windows

Workday

Taxicab
Variation 1 - bright yellow
Variation 2 - mustard yellow

Promotional

Superfast Mail In

1970 VW T2 Bus
Variation 1 - light gold
Variation 2 - dark gold
Variation 3 - bronzey gold