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Matchbox's 70th celebrations are making waves in the United States. It hit my area pretty late, atleast 2 months later than the first time I saw someone talk about it it but I am glad I found one finally. Say hello to the MBX CITY DRIVERS II 5 pack. The lineup is amazing and this specific 5 pack is dedicated to emergency vehicles - it has a chopper, a cop car, a cop tow truck, an EMS and a fire engine. Being typical characteristics of the 70th anniversary celebrations, the packaging has the "Matchbox 70 Special Edition" labelling and "Matchbox 70 Years" decor in each casting. Mission Helicopter - RESCUE '94 Chevy Caprice Classic Police - POLICE Chevy Blazer 4X4 - EMS GMC Wrecker - POLICE Pierce Arrow XT Fire Engine - FIRE RESCUE I think the Blazer 4X4, the Pierce Fire Engine and the GMC Wrecker are fan favorites because those are some old timer matchbox castings that kindle nostalgia for folks who have been collecting matchbox for a long time. Whats your fav...

We all know how Matchbox has entered its 70th year in manufacturing some of the coolest diecast ever! And they have upped the game teremendously in the past few years. Right from the models through the distribution to their premium releases on MattelCreations, we have seen an increasing vigor from matchbox in the recent years. Ever since the matchbox legend, David Tilley  , posted about the celebrations that matchbox has lined up for their  Matchbox Mini Moment – UK 70th Anniversary press release – LamleyGroup  on the lamleygroup, I have been eagerly awaiting to see the pieces hit the stores to have a first hand experience of the models. So far, we have seen, 70th exclusives show up in basic mixes, red themed target exclusives and a 5 pack that has already begun showing up in some Walmarts in the United States. And I recently chanced upon the debut this exclusive lineup has made in the Matchbox moving parts line. Say hello to the 1956 Morris Minor. The packaging features ...