Author: David Tilley

We are back on the basic range for 2025, as I move into the 5th batch of Matchbox for the year.

This week I check out the second batch of Walmart exclusive models for the USA, although they are also found in other countries at various outlets.

Batch D. With or without a Super Chase means you have to chase. Jeez! I did a bit. Luckily, I have everything from this Matchbox batch, and can finish off showcasing them. They don't make it easy.

Matchbox Working Rigs batches are usually small. So, I decided to add a little extra to this batch of them. Mattel Creations have not exactly been doing a lot of Matchbox lately. So far in 2025, we have seen 1. And it's May! I am waiting patiently for the new Audi casting. It has to arrive eventually. In fact, as I write, I think it is about to arrive! Woohoo!

The third batch of 2025 Matchbox Moving Parts brings us 1 new casting and a handful of new looks. It's still a fun batch.

Back to the basics. I worked out, if I keep splitting Matchbox basic range batches in 2, then they will need to be showcased every 2–3 weeks to keep pace. I may even do 2 in a row. I haven't figured out that far ahead yet. But, for now, enjoy the first half of batch D.

Leipzig 2025 will be going ahead as normal this year, running alongside the Modell-Hobby-Spiel event at the start of October. Dirk is getting ready to open up registration shortly, so here are some tidbits for people, along with a registration auction.

Matchbox has been adding a number of electric vehicles into their portfolio, as part of their overall mission to go greener by 2030.

This week, I return to the modern stuff, by finishing off the batch I started just before Easter. But, I added a little bonus model on the end.

Another break from the usual look at new Matchbox items. As I stopped doing my weekly dives, due to work commitments, I occasionally take a week to just pull out some older items for fun. I hope you enjoy my choices this time.

Another basic range batch, and another set of models I am only showing half of so far. The rest will come in a few weeks. This is the 2025 batch C first half of Matchbox.

Is it me, or are the 2025 Moving Parts batches coming out thick and fast? We only get 8 batches through the year (I wish it was more), and we appear to be getting a batch almost every month. This is the second of the batches for 2025, which I did need to do a little chasing.

It's about time I made a start on the Walmart exclusive items for 2025. The first set we saw was the Truck series, featuring only 5 models, but still we get 3 exclusives. I prefer this method with a higher percentage of exclusive content. Hopefully it means less peg warming.

The first batch of 2025 Working Rigs includes a brand new casting. As is often the case, we see a mix of new stuff and carry forwards in the batch.

The second half of the second batch of 2025 is up and (hopefully) in one piece. I think I will be doing a number of batch splits. Especially when they have extra additions, like this batch did.

As has been the case for a number of years, Matchbox is keeping the Moving Parts series at 50, and it is split into 8 batches through the year. This week is the first batch of 2025.

As some basic range batches are quite larger, if there are a double-digit amount of new stuff to look at, I am splitting the report into 2.

I head in to the premium side of Matchbox as the first batch of 5 Collectors models arrived, including a delayed new casting.

Batch A of the 2025 Matchbox basic range gives us another Super Chase, as well as a few new castings.

This is it. My final review of anything from 2024. As of next week, I will be fully focused on the 2025 Matchbox offerings.

I am almost done with Matchbox 2024. This week sees me tackling the last of the premium items, before I finish completely next week. Then it will be on to the 2025 stuff.

It's time to work my way through the last of the Matchbox 2024 Collectors series. This year has seen them come out all on time, and in order. Very nice.

As with the last batch of basics, I have split my Matchbox report into 2 halves. The final batch of 2024 begins now, with the latter half coming in a few weeks.

The last Matchbox Convoy batch of 2024 sees a few new castings. But, this year, it did arrive in time.