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Just got mine.  When you open the box the wrapping paper is a little over the top 😆 but its nicely done. The paint is pretty cool. Its like a pearlescent version of the Gulf color. Wheels aren't my favorite and probably the biggest let down for me. Get us metal bases please! Otherwise I like it 👍 

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On 2/16/2024 at 1:42 PM, matchboxmaniacs said:

Received my two today. Nice model. Not overly excited about it but it’s ok. Great tampo detail. 
QUESTION FOR EVERYONE: Have I missed that Mattel has a Lesney trademarked on the bottom of the box – see photos?  I don’t remember seeing this another models. 

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I've purchased nearly every MBX release to date (at least the most desirable ones) and the only one I've seen without it has been the Tesla with the upcycled packaging material. 

1st MBX release (VW drag Beetle)

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Tesla 

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7 hours ago, Volcanic_xB said:

I've purchased nearly every MBX release to date (at least the most desirable ones) and the only one I've seen without it has been the Tesla with the upcycled packaging material. 

1st MBX release (VW drag Beetle)

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The drag beetle was originally a Lesney design I think but have no idea why it is on the Mclaren but not the Tesla. 

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Mine arrived today, in Australia, very disappointed. $5 car in a $5 box. I'm embarrassed to add it to the rest of my Gulf collection, to be honest. You live and learn, and I learnt today that I wasted my money on this.

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On 2/29/2024 at 3:25 AM, OZPETE said:

Mine arrived today, in Australia, very disappointed. $5 car in a $5 box. I'm embarrassed to add it to the rest of my Gulf collection, to be honest. You live and learn, and I learnt today that I wasted my money on this.

With all due respect to you, this one legitimately showed extremely poorly even in the 'professional pictures'. I feel it sold out only due to the 'Gulf' livery which didn't look that great.

Matchbox mainlines generally have good details vs. HW so this casting definitely needs to be retooled to add side mirrors.

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I ordered 1 in that limited time offer to get sold out cars in October this year & it has nearly been a month since I ordered it & it still says "processing" & I have tried to contact CS about updates if it has shipped or not but they never reply to any messages & I can't call CS because I live internationally. 

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