Matchbox Monday bases a beefy batch B of Collectors

Oh boy, Porsches! I mean, this week is my run through of the second batch of the 2026 Matchbox Collectors series. These were kindly sent over to me by the Wheel Collectors guys, as the UK likes to ignore anything outside of basics and 5-packs. I would love to see Collectors, Moving Parts, Working Rigs, 8-packs and perhaps even more of the exclusives (The Entertainer did get the final Candy batch from 2025 recently). Those sold really fast. Why? People in the UK want more than singles and 5-packs. Still, we are just 5 months away from The Matchbox Movie arriving on Apple+. Does anybody subscribe to Apple+? I am so sad that movie is not getting a cinema release first. But, I hope that we do get plenty of movie merchandise and perhaps still help to build up the brand's awareness in its home country. But, I am side tracking. This is supposed to be about the new Collectors batch. 6 models in total. I really should dive in.

And we begin at the start. Number 1. This is the MB1509 '23 Dodge Charger Pursuit. After debuting in black in the basic range last year, it now turns its attention to a premium release, but also in black. 

Now, you better make the most of that blister, as I completely forgot to do any others in the batch. I just started opening things. But, you know what the blister looks like. All the rest begin with shot 2. A model on a box. I can still do that after I have ripped things apart. 

Now this is a really cool livery. It's the Texas Highway Patrol. You have to love a real licensed design. I definitely do. When they can get these real looks on models, I can't help but feel proud of their efforts. I love a recurring theme, and when this theme is a licensed one, it just enhances it.

And this is a premium release as well. Just look at all the detail we are getting on this model. Aside from the white roof and hood, the front lights are depicted, and the police lights on the push bar are highlighted as well. Fantastic!

And the model also gets some lovely rear detailing as well. There is precious little I can be annoyed with. The only minor thing that I would love, although I don't even know if the factory is even capable of doing it. Lights. As we know, Matchbox went through a cost-cutting phase during the mid 2010s to switch from having a separate light bar to having them as part of the window piece. Now, I understand the need for that for a core range model. Each extra piece adds to the construction time, and they are trying to crank them out as fast as they can. However, although I would not expect them to create a second casting that would incorporate a separate light bar (it would involve a different body section, as well as a different window piece and additional light bar). Understandable. But, technology does exist to create a multicoloured plastic piece. Wouldn't it have been fantastic to have seen a blue light bar across the top, with a much lighter smoke window. I would assume creating a window piece in 2 unique colours would be a little more expensive, but this is a premium product. You expect more expense to be paid to creating it. I don't know how much extra that would be per part. Or if they have machines at the Thailand factory that can even do that? Had this been a core issue with a dark smoke window and light bar combo, I would not have looked awkwardly at it. But, premium? I think they should look at ways to enhance the premium just a fraction more. 

Because they have enhanced this by giving it a metal base. Wow! I was not expecting that. Even after the Golf Country in the last batch. I thought that was a 1-off. I am pleasantly surprised to see that they are making models with plastic bases, and also adding a metal one. So, who do I speak to with regards to doing things the other way? Get a few premium only models switched to plastic bases and use them elsewhere. I mean, are we ever going to see the Jaguar D-type, Porsche 910 and Lexus LFA that debuted in 2023 again? Oh, yes, scoring this one. I am going to be slightly mean and dock it a half point for that light bar scenario. They may not have the infrastructure to even do something like that at the factory. But, I think they should invest in it. I would love to see a model with a uniquely coloured light bar again. 

As I said, it debuted in black last year. It had a red window/light bar combo, but is a core range model. No front or rear tampo. Just the sides. It is what I expect from a core model. Anything extra is a bonus. Something I am really liking on some models that are getting a third pass. But, when it comes to premium, I would expect for them to go all out. 

Switching from a plastic to metal base for this model is fantastic. Don't get me wrong. 

But, as well as real riders and full tampo, I think there is still that tiny capacity for a little more. Let's see if they are able to do that in the future. 

Next up is number 4. The return of the MB1328 '20 Chevy Corvette. Because this one has also not been used since 2023. That's because it is the one with the opening rear. Yeah, I am not exactly the biggest fan of this casting, simply because it is the exact same one as the basic range one. But, with an opening part. That is one "recurring" theme I do not like. Recurring castings across multiple ranges. If we have one with opening parts, I don't want to see the exact same one without. If we start off with a fully sealed casting in either basics or even premium, I still would not want to see an alternate of the very same casting with an opening feature. There are only so many slots. Choose one side and stick with it. When it comes to a metal or plastic base, that's simply a difference between core and premium. But, opening part vs non-opening part of the exact same? No. As the 2020 Chevy Corvette started as a basic, I did not want one with an opening feature. Had this comes first, without the original one, I would have absolutely loved it. The newer Corvette Z06 Convertible is a different variant for basics, and I love it. 2 Corvettes? Not a problem if they are different Corvettes. The exact same with or without a moving part? Nope. Whichever comes first is the one I tend to veer towards. Sadly, this one is already on the wrong foot for me. 

But, they do come up with a really cool look on it. It has certain logos and details that make it a definite Michael Heralda design. I love his stuff. He has some really cool ideas. And the red (favourite colour) enhanced with mainly yellow, along with black, white and other minor colours, is absolutely gorgeous. It has stripes going over it for starters. Awesome!

We even get the Corvette banner across the top of the window. Yes, this is a complete tampo package. The model is detailed all over. 

And when you open up the engine bay, that is also highly detailed. I am seriously impressed with the end look of this one. 

The Lyons Bros logo, a small, almost faded A58 sign on the side, you know the subtle hints Michael leaves on his designs. However, he also included "Driver Kevin Cao". Kevin has been with Mattel since 2007, but until recently, was mainly working in another area of the diecast part of Mattel. However, he is now a part of the Matchbox family, and we will see a few of his castings start appearing later this year in various ranges. So, I think it is also so cool for Michael to give a shout out to Kevin. So, as much as I am not keen on this specific casting (not a slight on Abe Lugo's handiwork in creating it, just that we already had this casting, and I feel it was a wasted casting slot), Michael has given us an absolute doozy of a design. I have to admit, I love it. You are making me like this one Michael!!!! Ha ha! So, as you are probably guessing, I am going to be scoring this a perfect 10. 

So, let's do a dive. As I have mentioned numerous times, the Corvette started off as MB1221 '20 Chevy Corvette in the 2020 basic range. Again, this was created by Abe Lugo. I love the model. And Abe's execution of the casting was incredible (just as it is with the Moving Parts one), and when I first got the blue debut, I was so impressed, and knew I would love to see many of them. The basics, bring them on. The alternate, boring (unless the huge effort to come up with a fantastic livery can help cover it up). I even saw lighter and darker shades of blue. Even more incredible.

And then for 2021, we got a simple red one. Front and rear tampos, plastic wheels, what I would expect and love. This is premium, so gets tons more tampo, and real riders. Would I have preferred for them to use the MB1221 casting for this new release? Actually, yes. So far in Moving Parts, we have seen a 2016 Stingray (the basic was a 2015 police variant), which means it was a different model year, and civilian vs police. Different enough. I was happy. This is the only other moving parts Corvette. I would have said make a 1968 C3 Convertible, and have the opening hood going forward. Or, if it was too tough, opening doors. A completely different Corvette, and something I think would have been much better than simply duplicating the only recently released basic. 

Because after the very first Super Chase also appeared in the 2021 basics.

The Moving Parts casting debuted in 2022, only 2 years after the basic, and also in blue, just like the basic debuted in. Of course, this is solid blue, vs metallic blue for basic. But, still. I was not impressed, and I believed I scored it low at the time due to indifference over a second casting of the exact same car.

And as that was happening, 2022 was also seeing the regular issue continue. A black basic range, plus it was given the Gulf treatment in Mattel Creations. 

And it was chosen to be the Albuquerque Dinner model for 2022. Blue was the regular run model, with green for the 75 early birds. 

2023 was a very busy year for the C8 Corvette. The basic range saw a white model with a cool black stripe, and we also had an orange one in the Walmart exclusive US Muscle series. 

And Moving Parts saw a second (and to date last) outing in brown, which saw a huge shade variation during production. 

And was also used in the 2023 Collectors series in white, plus a special orange 70th Anniversary set release. As I said, the opening rear casting has not been seen since. 

But the original was in use in the 2025 basic range in green, which I also noticed sported a little shading. 

Which does mean that the opening rear version of the Corvette has seen 5 outings so far. 4 in 3 years, and now 5 in 6 years. It has slowed down. I doubt me complaining influenced that, but if this is the swansong, it went out on a high. If it's not the swansong, I am bound to be back, moaning about it again. 

And now we move into the first of 2 new castings in the batch. The MB1627 '90 Chevy Corvette ZR1. This debuts in the number 8 slot in red.

Firstly, I just wanted to say the wheels on this one look like they have rubbed a bit. I am not sure if this is just mine. It appears to be. So, when I photograph and talk about it, the state of the wheels are not going to be a cause for dropping points. I was just a bit unlucky. Secondly, I do wonder about having 2 Corvettes, in red, in the same batch. Only 6 models in the batch, and 2 are the same vehicle, just in a different generation. I think they should have moved one to a different batch. Now, with that out the way, let's get on with the model itself. Having just done a whole bit about same models in different guises, this one is a C4 Corvette, and we did have a C4 Corvette back in 1983. The MB123 '83 Corvette debuted in 1983, and then was swiftly altered to become the '84 Corvette with a new design in 1984, due to them actually dating the model on the base (unusual at that time) and also on the side!!!! It then morphed into the MB204 '87 Corvette Convertible in 1988. However, that was an earlier Corvette, well the debut look of the C4. Plus, it was originally a targa top, switching to full blown convertible later. This is a 1990 ZR1. Back in 1986, GM bought the Lotus Group, and used their expertise in creating a monster of an engine to slot into the C4. So much of a monster, that GM couldn't manufacture it at their plant. They had to sub-contract it out to a marine company. Mercury Marine, based in Oklahoma, were given the task of building the engine, then shipping it to the GM factory to put in the car. There were a few small tweaks made to the C4 itself, which means that this is a different vehicles to the one that Universal created back in the day. Which is really cool. It is about time we had another C4. Although, I still want a C3 Convertible, as mentioned above.

Now, when it comes to the model, the first 2 I looked at were both created by Abe Lugo. However, this one was one of Garry Gopinath's creations. And, as I would expect from Garry, he has created a miniature masterpiece. However, and this sounds rather unusual, he has created it too well. It is like he has taken the real life ZR1 and literally shrunk it down to miniature size. 

Because what you tend to find with a model is, when they shrink the proportions down, they will often widen the model up a little. So, the length in proportion to the width is not the same ratio as it is in real life. You sort of get used to it in models. However, Garry has not widened this one up in the way we are used to. So, although it is around the same length as an average model, the width is actually quite narrow. And, at first, it sort of takes you back. You sit there and think that the model is too thin. Because of what you are used to. It's not that. Everything else is too wide, and we just live with it. It got me wondering if this is something that they want to do more of for models that they see as premium only?

Because this model does have a metal base. Therefore, I think they are looking at keeping this as a premium exclusive. Is this something that we will see more of? Premium models being given more accurate proportions in miniature? I will be keeping an eye on future premium issues. 

I did mention that was extremely well done. Especially with the window and roof piece. We saw it on the Toyota GR Supra where the window also forms the A-pillar, and the parts blend in seamlessly with each other. Garry has added so much detailing to the casting, and this red look is showing it off very well. 

The casting is so well put together. I cannot find any fault with the shape of this. He captured it effortlessly. 

When it comes to the design, this has debuted in red. Chevrolet called it Bright Red. A very imaginative name. Although it did help to distinguish it from Metallic Dark Red. Unlike the original Corvette casting from 1983, the line that wraps around the model has been created via tampo print. In the old casting, back in the day, the interior formed the line, and the upper and lower metal body sections were 2 different pieces. And that one had a plastic base. 

I do notice the fractional mis-alignment of the line on the corners. It was close, Particularly on the left side. The right was slightly adrift. Had it been made the same way as the old model, then it would not have been an issue. But, again, like these wheels, this could just be my example. It is not something I downgrade for. Although the way they managed to line up the tampo print inside the lower lights is very impressive. 

The rear also sees the detail spot on. I did not mention that Garry correctly made sure that the rear lights were right. Yes, the ZR1 was the first to sport the more squared looking 4 rear lights. This style was then transferred to the full Corvette range in 1991. I am impressed. 

So, let's score this one. Inclusion. I can see this as a premium exclusive, but would have wanted it in the basic range as well. However, I am extremely happy to see that they have done this one. I do love Corvettes, and I am happy to see it. If it is premium exclusive, I will just have to prepare for random releases. Unless they can increase the Collectors range and give us more each year. Or do some extension to premium, maybe a twin pack with a premium and a core of a similar type of vehicle. Pair this in premium guise with perhaps the new '58 Corvette in the basic range. You get 2 models, both Corvettes, but both different eras and in different finishes. Yes, keep 1 premium and the other in a core look. Yeah, I always want more Matchbox. So, I am giving this a 10 for inclusion. I was debating it, but am so happy to see it. I thought that should be by overall score for it. Casting. Garry has done an awesome job with this. I was shocked at first by how thin it was, but after my initial scepticism faded, I started to appreciate just what was created here. So, again, I am going with a 10. Design. A slight mis-alignment aside, this was a perfect debut. I love the red. I think I already mentioned it was my favourite colour. Admittedly, with the other Corvette also red, it might have been at least an option to sell one in a different colour. Or, as I said, sell them in 2 different batches. I do think 2 red Corvettes in the same batch was a bad choice, but on an individual basis, I cannot fault either of their looks. So, another 10. This gives the model a perfect 30 out of 30. That is what I call a debut. 

Next up, I have a quartet. This is the MB1240 '84 Toyota MR2. As many know, this was created by Abe Lugo, back in 2021, and he went crazy with giving us dual window elements and dual interior elements. This in turn gives us lights up or down, plus LHD or RHD examples on each, for a maximum of 4 variants. Thankfully, Wheel Collectors were extremely kind in sending me all 4 variants of this premium release which takes the number 9 slot in the series.

Now, figuring out lights up or lights down? Very easy. You can physically see it through the front of the models. 

However, when it comes to the interior variations, due to the window itself being very dark, and the interior being black inside, you do have to look very carefully to figure out which is which. I was not too sure on the window being so dark at first, but because they have Toyota written across it, if it had been a much lighter smoke tint, I think it would not have stood out as well. Sure, they could have not bothered with the tampo on it at all, but I like the print across the top there. 

Well, this has all the hallmarks of a Michael Heralda livery. There is a logo on the side and the hood that has a white A with a block over it with FIFTY EIGHT written in it. A different way of doing it, but it's one of Michael's. I like it. This is technically a white model. It's very busy with all the colours all over it, but it is something that they can do with the premium models. We are not limited to just front and rear in basics, or possibly a little more on a Moving Parts. Premium gets the whole hog. And this one has it in spades. Every single surface has something, including the window. I think the window reminds me a little of the classic Universal era MR2, which had Toyota cast into the rear part of the window. So, I am getting nostalgic vibes. And this being a racy look to this one, sort of works with the original being a pace car. 

I am extremely impressed with the level of detail all over it. After seeing a bunch of basics with just front and rear, this one is totally different. And, when I say totally different, I mean totally.

This has also been given a metal base, just like the Dodge at the beginning of the report. Is this becoming a thing? After all, the VW Golf Country in the last batch was also a metal base. Is this the current thinking? If a model is from the basic range, it gets a base upgrade? Moving Parts models don't? That seems to be the pattern forming here. Which sort of makes sense. Basics often only have 4 parts, so turning it into a complete diecast body and base adds some weight, and a more premium feel. But, Moving Parts come with opening features, which give them a slightly more premium feel to begin with. To me, this is a logical step. And one that I am very happy to see them doing. It really feels as if they are putting some effort into the Matchbox brand. Especially with the movie coming in less than 5 months now. 

So, what is my scoring "4" this. I had to. I heard you groan! Well, I am loving it. I cannot fault the fact that it saw an upgraded base. The wheels looks great in red, as I think they suit. After an initial scepticism over the dark windows, I think it was likely the right choice to make the name stand out. Although, as I type, I suppose they could have done a white band with black Toyota on it? It would have still blended in well with the rest of the model, but the windows themselves would not have been needed to be so dark that they are almost black. So, I am going nick half a point there. A 9.5 out of 10. Still very good. And such a refreshing change from the norm.

Which I will repeat as a little reminder. The 2021 debut, which is also white. Yes, this shows the difference between a core white and a premium white very well. Plastic vs metal base. 2 passes through the tampo machine vs unlimited fun. Plastic wheels vs real riders. 4 different variants to hunt down vs 4 different.... Oh, that was still the same. 

2022 saw the model in red in the basic range, but also a teal looking Target Retro release was found as well. 

And then we saw dark blue in 2023's basic range. 

For 2024, the basic range saw a champagne coloured MR2.

With the 5th and final basic range run for 2025 came in black. Of course, it can still return. It is just not in the 2026 basic range. 

Which means, if you are anything like me, you could be the proud owner of 28 of these. 7 different releases to date, all with 4 variants. With the issues surrounding Target Reds for 2026, I am not 100% sure if the planned Target Red will hit the stores. It was scheduled for the 6th batch of the year, and these are appearing now. But, we have not seen a Target Red this year. But, I am not giving up on them. I am also not giving up on the MB1335 '90 Toyota MR2 making another appearance. It debuted in Collectors in 2022, saw a Moving Parts release in 2023, and I am watching the tumbleweed. Hopefully that will also return soon. 

Hello Porsche! We have a second new casting in the batch. The MB1622 '88 Porsche 911 Turbo Slant Nose. It debuts in the number 10 slot in black.

Just what is a Slant Nose? Well, we all know the roots of the Porsche 911, and how it essentially takes its headlights cue from Dr Ferdinand Porsche's first car, the VW Beetle (just known as Volkswagen back then). After the success of the VW, he started his own company, and his cars often still featured that headlight style. However, when Porsche created the 935 Racing in 1976, it did away with the headlights, and came up with this slant nose look. Although it was somewhat based on the 911, the whole front end was redesigned to be better suited for racing. People liked it. Mansour Ojjeh, who owned TAG, requested a 1-off special. It was known as the 935 Street, was painted candy apple red, and was given all the luxuries of the 911 inside, but the front end was the 935 style. This got others talking, and Porsche decided to make a new version, known as the 911 Turbo Slant Nose, as a special request (known as Sonderwunsch in Germany) premium over a standard Turbo. A total of 948 Slant Nose models were made over 3 generations. The official name for these in Germany is "flachbau", but gets translated to slant nose in English. These now go for quite a premium.

The first generation, which started in 1986, featured headlights in the front bumper. When they released the second generation in 1988, they switched to pop up headlights. This is that second generation example, as you can see the casting shaped around where the lights would pop up. It was not Abe Lugo who created this one, so no lights up/lights down variation. This was handed over to Garry Gopinath to create. A little like the new Corvette I previewed earlier, this is also a fairly thin casting. When placed next to other castings, you do sort of get a feeling it is slightly on the smaller side, particularly against other 911s. Not much, it is not tiny, but you do wonder if it could have been slightly bigger, slightly wider? 

But, regardless of the size, Garry has simply created another masterpiece. It is incredible. Garry deserves a raise and promotion for all the amazing work he is doing there. I am loving his creations. Who needs Mattel Creations, when we simply have Garry's Creations. Ha ha! He has captured the lines of the real vehicle effortlessly here. The vents in the side, the shape of the rear wing, the smaller details on the model. Everything is exactly as it should be. I do believe these thinner models are more realistically created in proportion with the real one. 

So I cannot fault anything about this casting. I think being thinner is not a bad thing, and if this is something they are looking at for some of the premium stuff, I do understand, and am fine with it. The overall size? I do think it is perhaps a fraction small, but we are not talking tiny or anything. And when you place it next to some other models, it doesn't look small. But, I would have preferred it to be more akin to the size of the MB1052 '80 Porsche 911 Turbo. 

What about the design of this one? Well, this is a very simple design. You try and Google a Slant Nose, and see if you can find one that isn't stock. I would not have expected a lot of detail on this one. For a debut.  Sure, later issues can see more on them, but for a first go, I am very happy that they have done this with just front and rear tampos. Had it not been in black, I would have guessed the sides would have seen a little bit of black on them. The vents just before the rear wheels. The edge of the bumper just before the front wheels. Logical places for a little black tampo. But, as a black model itself, which does look amazing, it really did not need anything else. This is perfect.

Even the wheels just having a chromed ring around the outside looks awesome as well. I am so impressed with how this has come out. A black interior and a very pale smoke window finish the job off. 

I am going to let you in on a little secret. When I was a kid, growing up in the 1980s as a teenager, I didn't have posters of bands or singers, actors etc. There weren't people on my walls. It was cars. Mainly Porsches. Out of those, the majority were 911s. I would have larger posters. I would have full page adverts ripped out of a newpaper or magazine. I would even cut smaller pictures out and pin those alongside the bigger ones. I loved 911s. But, I was not a big fan of the Slant Nose. As a kid, I was sad that it lost that unique front end light style. Even now, I still prefer the regular 911 Turbo to a Slant Nose. And, I would prefer the Turbo to perhaps the GT3 etc. A regular stock Porsche 911 Turbo is my favourite car. Hardtop over convertible. 930 era of the car, from the 1980s over any other era. Red over any other colour. If I had the money, I would own a red 1980s era Porsche 911 (930) Turbo with black trim around the wheel arch and rear wing. But, as an adult collector of Matchbox, I am absolutely loving that they have done the rather unique Slant Nose model. We already have the 930 era Turbo. This is the alternative. Absolutely freaking fantastic! A very easy 10 for inclusion. I did not think Matchbox would have done that one. Casting. Garry has done phenomenal work with the casting. It looks absolutely spectacular. Kudos. But, is it too small? Because, the thing is, it is fractional. But, then the 911 Carrera 4S from the Moving Parts series is also fractionally small. Is this more in line with that one. It's tough.  I am not going to drop any points. Because it is beautifully done. 10 out of 10. Design. Flawless. Another 10. Surprise, surprise, I think we have a winner here. 30 out of 30 for a debut. It matches the Corvette in perfectly starting its journey. I can't wait to see (I hope) many more of these. 

I am stressing "I hope" as this does have a metal base. I have a feeling that this will be staying as a premium only model. This, and the Corvette, both feel as if they have been built slightly different to other models. Fractionally smaller, a little thinner, more realistic in their overall proportions. I do believe this is a deliberate choice for premium exclusives. 

Ooh, another Porsche. The MB1460 Porsche 356 in cream, taking the number 11 slot. Unlike the Chevy, this is not another 911. But, the 356 is the earlier vehicle that was replaced by the 911. So, technically, it is an earlier generation of the same vehicle.

So, it is a little tough. Again, I would have liked to have seen a better variety in this batch. We only got 6 models. 2 of them are Corvettes, 2 of them are Porsches. As much as I am a huge Porsche fan, I do think putting both here together was too much. I am thinking about the greater picture. Not just my personal preference. If it was me, this whole series would be Porsche after Porsche, with the odd Jeep and Camaro thrown in. Plus a Ford Capri and Fiesta. Ha ha! But, it is not aimed solely at myself. There are others out there who may be interested in models. And for those, I understand it would have been possibly a better option to move one of the Corvettes and one of these 2 Porsches to a different batch. 

That being said, isn't this gorgeous! This casting is definitely one of Garry's finest. Have they given him his pay rise yet? I love the casting. I also love this particular look.It looks amazing. The vintage cream look, with the dual tone blue striping and 26 roundels. Firestone and Hella logos. 2 real companies that would logically be on a racing vehicle of this age. It carries a definite charm of a model from that era. I am not sure if this is based on a real racing look, but it feels like it could be. 

Seeing crossed out headlights like that was common in the day. This feels so period-correct. 

Sure, the stripes are not an exact alignment between the body and the opening engine compartment section. These would have been printed up before assembly, so I am not too worried about the minor mis-alignment. Just like the new Corvette casting, with the black around corners not quite aligning. This is a toy company making toys at the end of the day, and even though these particular ones are aimed more towards the collector market (hence the 14+ on the blister), but I still see these as toys primarily. They are found in toy stores, or toy sections of larger stores. Having minor things like a mis-aligned tampo is nothing. I used to live in the age of Lesney slapping random stickers on models, and missing the mark at times. I have a Fandango with a label half way up the window. A BMW with a label going over the rear window from the roof. A Monteverdi with a label that was missing one of the colours on the label itself. A Ford Group 6 with a front label stuck off to one side. It is something I grew up with, and something that doesn't irk me. They are mass-producing these fast in the factory. Not everything will be perfectly 100% aligned. 

And, of course, that little engine inside is lovingly detailed as well. This is definitely a contender for when I do my Top 10 lists at the end of the year. A perfect 10 from me. I want more like this. 

Mind you, saying that, the white debut from the 2024 Moving Parts series is still my favourite. This is a close second, but that model was just faultless in every respect. 

And last year's Moving Parts release had a period correct blue issue. 

Oh, my! When you line up all 3 like this, I think this is a beautiful scene. They all look stunning together as a trio. Can you tell I like the Porsche 356 casting? If you want me to go goo-goo, ga-ga a bit more, come back in a few weeks. Ha ha!

Although please come back next week as well, as I am finished with this set of 6 models. 2 brand-new castings, both designed by Garry Gopinath, both with metal bases, and both a little leaner than we are used to. 

As well as 4 other models that either have opening parts or metal bases. I am seeing a trend starting to appear. 

So I hope to see everybody back her next week as I return to basics. Until then, I hope everybody has a safe and happy week.