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Matchbox Hearse

For those that collect these, it is now available in white.

Location: Baltimore

Re: Matchbox Hearse

Rescue131: Have you seen them in the Balt. area?

Location: Md.

Re: Matchbox Hearse

Steve, yes, picked one up today at Target in Glen Burnie.

Location: Baltimore

Re: Matchbox Hearse

None in MC yet. I'm still searching!

Location: Md.

Re: Matchbox Hearse

I know of the small JL hearse(released 30 some years ago & re-released recently), & the Hot Wheels 1963 Caddy hearse in both black & white from a few years ago(& is actually 1/64!!), but didn't know MB was doing one. I converted a HW into an ambulance. The hardest part was getting rid of the "opera bars" on the rear/side panels. The JL version is just WAY too small & poorly done.

Re: Matchbox Hearse

Just got a look at them. The body looks nice, but they can keep the wheels & low rider look. The "ad" I viewed stated they are 1/81.

Re: Matchbox Hearse

The Matchbox hearse has been out for about a yera now. There are 3 versions that I know of to date. The original black, the white version now appearing and a maroon version in a set of "Scooby Doo" cars.

Location: Baltimore

Re: Matchbox Hearse

Rescue 131, You are right. I believe the MB collectors are talking about a silver version in the future.

Location: Md.

Re: Matchbox Hearse

The good news is the white ones are coming 3 to a case, and up here, the Hot Wheel bottom feeders are leaving them alone.

Location: West Fargo,ND

Re: Matchbox Hearse

Just found mine at Wal-Mart in G-town. Even found the new white ambulance.

Location: Md.

Re: Matchbox Hearse

Steve, I also heard that there will be a collector's version in gold. I'm guessing it's a club release of some sort.

Location: Baltimore

Re: Matchbox Hearse

Rescue131: Keep me posted if you see one!

Location: Md.

Re: Matchbox Hearse

Steve, There's a white ambo caddy too? WOW

Re: Matchbox Hearse

I think he means the white version of the GMC looking box ambo. As far as I know, there is no Caddy ambo in the 1-75 line up from Matchbox as of now.

Location: Baltimore

Re: Matchbox Hearse

Thanks for the clarification 131, it's the Chevy amb.

Location: Md.

Re: Matchbox Hearse

White Caddy Hearse found at Wal Mart in Jamestown, ND...and there seem to be plenty to go around...

Larry Phillips
TOY TRUCKER Magazine

Location: North Dakota

Re: Matchbox Hearse

can someone please post a quick photo of the new ambulance,or a model number.i can't seem to find it on the web.thank you.

Re: Matchbox Hearse

Here ya go:

http://matchbox.com/showcase/product.aspx?product_number=K9492&category_id=7511§ion=

Location: Baltimore

Re: Matchbox Hearse

Sorry that link doesn't take you right to it. Use that link, then click on the "city" block then scroll through a page or two and you will see it.

Location: Baltimore

Re: Matchbox Hearse

Found a 1950's version at an antique store here in town. It is in mint condition but the box shows some wear. I paid $30.00 including tax. Made by Lensey.

Location: CA

Re: Matchbox Hearse

thank you Brian.

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