The Matchbox Gathering Convention is a month away. The teases are hitting.

In less than a month I will be in Albuquerque, New Mexico with a multitude of other Matchbox aficionados for the Matchbox Gathering of Friends.  Lots to come, to be sure, including the unveiling of the 2018 Matchbox New Models.

With all that in mind, the first teases are starting to hit.  Event organizer Jim Gallegos dropped the first hint:

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Just a peak of the dealer@model for the 2017 Gathering Convention. Less than a month until the 15th Annual Matchbox Gathering of Friends Convention. Join us at the Gathering to see the current Matchbox stories and the people behind them. What are you looking to find at the 2016 Matchbox Collectors International Gathering of Friends Convention? All brands are available at the Gathering. Come check it out. The Gathering is the perfect place to find these treasures. Bring your friends to the Gathering. Share with all. Are you registered and ready? Look no further than the Gathering in July. Come join in on the fun next month. Contact Jim 505-980-4330 or email matchb0x1@aol.com for information. . #matchbox #hotwheels #dinky #diecast #oldtoys #toys #toycars #mercedes #navy #ship #submarine @michaelheralda @thelamleygroup #cocacola#firefighter #firefighter #firetruck #dinkytoys @matchboxworld @felix.holst

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That is part of the deco for the Dealer Model, done by Matchbox exclusively for the event.  There will be a Dinner Model as well, and look for them to be unveiled here in the coming weeks.  Matchbox always goes all-out on these, so we are in for a treat.

Matchbox themselves are dropping little teases as well.  It looks like they are reviewing possible prototypes and preproduction models to bring with them for the charity auction.  What can you make out?  And what do you want them to bring?

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What will make it to the @mc_gathering in July? Some of these may be charity auction items

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Stay tuned for more coming.