It's Confirmed: Matchbox is Making a Stock Ford Maverick (Update: Official Photo)

[MightyMaverick]

To anyone who is interested in having a clean, stock version of their Ford Maverick as a diecast, Matchbox has one confirmed for 2025. The ETA is unknown but expect it sometime next year. I just watched the 2024 Matchbox International Gathering of Friends in which they reveal their product line for the rest of the current year into the next year. They also have raffles, toy fair models that are exclusive to the event, 3d prints of the upcoming releases, etc. I have the link to the video provided below. Skip to the 8:00 mark to see it for yourself. I sure can't wait! I figure since Hot Wheels made one of their own, Matchbox should make one too. And like I said, it'll be stock as oppose to the custom version from Hot Wheels.

It should be noted that this Maverick will not be in the $1 basic range. It'll be in a more premium series called Moving Parts. They cost $2.59 at Walmart and Target and feature an opening part such as doors, hood, trunk, etc. In the case of the Maverick, it'll have an opening hood as the demonstrator noted.



(Edit) Here's an official picture of the finished product. It appears to be the Lariat trim judging by the LED daytime running light tampos.

It also appears to be released in a factory color which is the discontinued Area 51. BTW, don't worry about that code on the doors. That will not be on the official release. These are early, stamped prototypes.

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[Ginger187]

Far out, the only ones I've seen are the hot wheels ones that are covered in decals like a rally vehicle.

 

[volksnuts]

I stopped watching the release when it got passed the mainline cars
I guess I should have kept watching!

 

[AutobahnSHO]

SWEET!!! Thanks for sharing.

 

[icegradner]

I noticed the total lack of enthusiasm for the Maverick in the crowd.

 

[MightyMaverick]

I noticed the total lack of enthusiasm for the Maverick in the crowd.

I noticed that right away. Whereas I cheered in joy over the computer

 

[Guardian]

I noticed that right away. Whereas I cheered in joy over the computer

Agree! But what can you expect when all of us have yet to see any commercials dedicated to the Maverick...a ton of folks don't even know this truck exists!!!

 

[Sykotyk]

Having an Area 51 Lariat Hybrid... I need that matchbox car.

 

[Dmat]

odds how the picture in the video, picture on the brochure, and the physical model all look different. wonder what the final design will actually be.

 

[icegradner]

Agree! But what can you expect when all of us have yet to see any commercials dedicated to the Maverick...a ton of folks don't even know this truck exists!!!

It's hard to miss them these days. Saw three in less than ten minutes on my way home this afternoon.

 

[Guardian]

Agree! But what can you expect when all of us have yet to see any commercials dedicated to the Maverick...a ton of folks don't even know this truck exists!!!

I JUST SAW MY FIRST MAVERICK COMMERCIAL ON TV!!!!!! 31 Jul 2024!!!! It was on at 6:10am it lasted maybe 30 seconds!!!!

 

[Jschwartz74]

 

[MightyMaverick]

I will say, I'm a little disappointed with the rear. The taillights don't have full wraparound tampos (cost-cutting) and there's that ugly body colored hinge that extends below the bumper. I know that's because it's going to have an opening tailgate along with the hood. The front looks excellent. I'm still gonna get one, you can bet on that. I'm still very happy Matchbox finally decided to make one.

 

[Fcnrwy]

Happy, that someone else is producing a "mini" copy?
The body detail is a little "chunky".
And the color is a little off (will see what the final version has...)

Good Thing! That I had bought two (2) Greenlight Ford Transit vans

(for their wheels and tires..)

My Hot Wheels version....

Though I am still hoping.. That "Greenlight" will make a version, like they did with Ford's Bronco and Bronco Sport..

Jerry

 

[clearviewx]

Hell ya.....About time.

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