Author Topic: Latest Matchbox fighter diecasts (Read 1303 times)

Widewing · « **on:** February 08, 2004, 12:28:08 AM »

Matchbox offers a pair of Korean War fighters as part of their 1/72 scale diecast line. I found the two planes shown below at our local Target store, along with a new P-47D-25 in 9th AF colors.

My favorite is the North American F-86F Sabre. They have modeled the Sabre flown by John Glenn during his TDY assignment to the Air Force (Glenn was a Marine). Matchbox has done an outstanding job with the Sabre.

Glenn's actual Sabre:

I like the MiG-15bis, except that they went overboard with the rivet dimples. Overall, it's no too bad.

My regards,

Widewing

TBolt A-10 · « **Reply #1 on:** February 08, 2004, 03:02:13 AM »

Let's see pics of the Jug.

TBolt

LWACE · « **Reply #2 on:** February 08, 2004, 03:20:08 AM »

Nice Widewing!, i got the Jug, ima go back and get the Mig and F-86, i also go the 190A and 109G.

TBolt A-10 · « **Reply #3 on:** February 08, 2004, 03:50:17 AM »

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Originally posted by LWACE
i also go the 190A and 109G.

A 190 and 109?!? Damn, I guess Matchbox isn't what it was 30 years ago. lol.

TBolt

Curval · « **Reply #4 on:** February 08, 2004, 07:46:17 AM »

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Originally posted by LWACE
Nice Widewing!, i got the Jug, ima go back and get the Mig and F-86, i also go the 190A and 109G.

I just went to Matchbox's web site and couldn't see the 190A or 109G.....I want them too.

Widewing · « **Reply #5 on:** February 08, 2004, 09:41:29 AM »

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Originally posted by Curval
I just went to Matchbox's web site and couldn't see the 190A or 109G.....I want them too.

You can order the Bf 109G-6 and FW 190A-8 at the Flying Mule

My regards,

Widewing

Curval · « **Reply #6 on:** February 08, 2004, 11:29:35 AM »

WHoa..great site.

Thanks a bunch.

Curval · « **Reply #7 on:** February 08, 2004, 11:48:30 AM »

Question for the experts...

Why choose Matchbox..over, say Corgi?

Is one more "collectible" than the other?

Nefarious · « **Reply #8 on:** February 08, 2004, 09:13:16 PM »

gotta make my way over to the Flying Mule, Still looking for that P-38

Halo · « **Reply #9 on:** February 08, 2004, 09:51:21 PM »

Thanks, Widewing -- hadn't heard about the Matchbox Collectible jets. Will check local Target tomorrow.

Curval, I think Corgi has a longer history of diecast collectibles and usually is more expensive than Matchbox. I like them both and have a few models from both companies. I particularly like 1/72 scale.

gofaster · « **Reply #10 on:** February 09, 2004, 12:46:58 PM »

For diecast, that's not bad. The MiG's rivets are the size of golf balls, but it looks like they did a good job on the pilot figure.

humble · « **Reply #11 on:** February 09, 2004, 01:17:30 PM »

I noticed the Matachbox zeke seems to be a 4 x 20mm model...curious how common that load out was...we have a 2 x 20mm in AH I believe.

Nefarious · « **Reply #12 on:** February 09, 2004, 02:00:34 PM »

the A6M they (matchbox) modeled is a A6M5c Model 52c, they deleted the 7.7 fuselage gun and added two 13mm guns to the wing, giving it 5 guns 2x20mm 3x13mm.

So i guess they modeled it incorrectly.

2stony · « **Reply #13 on:** February 09, 2004, 03:20:25 PM »

Originally posted by Curval:

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Why choose Matchbox..over, say Corgi?

IMO, Corgi makes a better product with more options. You can mount the Corgis on their landing gear or on the stand, where as Matchbox only come on the stand. Speaking of Matchbox stands, they're horrendous and slightly unstable. Now, if you want a really nice diecast in 1/72, take a look at Dragon's line. Movable flaps, gun bays, etc. Etched panel lines. We sell Corgi and Dragon in our museum store and both of them sell well.

Curval · « **Reply #14 on:** February 09, 2004, 03:30:34 PM »

Thank you stony...you've convined me.