First I've seen of the new matchbox

[Fcnrwy]

Hey ! Not to get off subject but !
Do you guys think the Ford Maverick will go down In history for the most loved truck with the most recalls ?

I wouldn't say that..
I'm sure there will be another vehicle, that will take that spot..

Though from what I have read... the design process (blank sheet to Fully Funded Program) for the 2022 Ford Maverick was significantly expedited, taking around 12 Weeks

Maybe, that was a little too quick...

Jerry

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[Blue_Max]

Hey ! Not to get off subject but !
Do you guys think the Ford Maverick will go down In history for the most loved truck with the most recalls ?

Cybertruck has entered the chat.

 

[BradH]

Found one at Target tonight as well. Cost was $2.99, they only had the one. Interesting because they had multiples of the other Moving Parts models. So maybe collectors are buying up the Mavs or Matchbox is creating inventory shortages to give you the full experience.

Also there's a YouTube channel called Jakarta Diecast Project, that guy does amazing things with modding Hot Wheels and diecasts. Hoping he customizes a Maverick at some point.

 

[North Coast Joe]

I looked for a Corgi 1:24 die cast Maverick. They offered THree(3) colors. Unfortunately they were all of 1974 Maverick Grabber automobiles.
Corgi used to offer most of the "current" vehicles; European and American. Their attention to detail is quite good. But now I have my doubts, if they will offer the modern

 

[Fcnrwy]

Well, my copy came in the mail today!

I just got done, drilling out the rivets, in the base..

This is with half of the "Greenlight" Ford Transit wheels/tires installed.

I see that the Grille/Headlight/Front Badge are painted-on.

As is the rear Badge/Lettering.
I will have to "mask-off" the grille area and try to save the tailgate Badge. In my repaint..
OR... I may leave it AS IS...

Will post results..

Jerry

 

[Grabber Rick]

Just drill the two rivets and pops right apart

How will you put it back together? Epoxy glue?

 

[Grabber Rick]

Like your profile picture.

Thanks. I had one exactly like it but never took a picture of mine.

 

[MYNOMAV]

How will you put it back together? Epoxy glue?

Or some RTV, shoe goo, etc

 

[Dave O]

Color Match Matchbox Toy Maverick- I will purchase the toy truck and paint it for $500 each (delivery time 8 - 14 months) lol

 

[BradH]

As is the rear Badge/Lettering.
I will have to "mask-off" the grille area and try to save the tailgate Badge. In my repaint..
OR... I may leave it AS IS...

Will post results..

Jerry
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Wonder if you can find some raised tailgate lettering on Amazon for that one? LOL

 

[MYNOMAV]

New wheels are in. Back to working on the transformation.

 

[Pee Dee]

Better buy one right away before the tariffs kick in.

 

[Fcnrwy]

Well I was not able to 'mask-off" the details that I wanted too..
So, I had to repaint..
Because of the Greenlight wheel sets' axle. I will have to do some modifying, to close-up the frame to body gap..

Below...
"Blu" in Hot Wheels (back) and Matchbox (fore) form...

Since, I now have my copies. I will have to make tonneau covers for the pair.

Jerry

 

[Fcnrwy]

One thing... About the "Area 51" color..
It's a PAIN in the Arse to match.
Depending on the "Light", it is too many different Hue/shade..

Photo of "Blu" off of the Dealer's website. Day before I went to get him...

His' 1st photo on morning after bringing him home... (I DO like this color the best! )

My painted examples are from a "Solvent-base" touch-up rattle can... Doesn't seem to match well.

The Oirginal matchbox color...

is close to My Mav's color (photo taken in bright January sunlight)...

Which makes me think, I should have left the original color...

Jerry

 

[MavChris]

Found both of these at my local Target. I found the Hot Wheels Mav last Summer and the Matchbox Mav just yesterday. Was under $5 for both. I really enjoyed seeing the customization jobs that some posters had done!

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