So the 2017 Gathering has come and gone but @matchboxworld dropped a few bombs on the collectors. They announced 46 new 'LICENSED' castings to be released across multiple lines. I copied this list from the Lamley Group for your pleasure (https://lamleygroup.com/2017/07/24/matchbox-is-going-licensed-in-a-major-way-in-2018-46-new-licensed-models-if-you-are-counting/).
Here is the listing from Lamley:
2018 Basic Range New Models:
- Skyjacker Ford F350 Superduty
- 2017 Honda Civic Hatchback
- 1933 Plymouth Sedan
- 2016 Chevy Colorado Extreme
- 2016 Yamaha Bolt Scrambler
- 2015 Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe
- Jeep Wagoneer
- 1948 Diamond T Pickup
- 2016 Cadillac Escalade
- Scania Firetruck
- 2015 Mazda CX-5
- GMC Scenicruiser Bus
- 1964 Ford Fairlane Wagon
- Man TGS Dump Truck
- NASA Space Chariot
- 2018 Nissan Leaf
- 1954 XK140 Jaguar Roadster
- Modec Delivery Truck
- 2015 BMW i8 (basic & premium)
- 1967 MGB GT
- Volvo Fire Engine FL6H
2018 Non-Basic Range New Models:
- 1933 Ford Coupe (5-pack)
- Jeep Rubicon 4-door (Color Changers)
- 1947 Chevy Truck (GM 100th Anniversary Series)
- 2014 Mercedes-Benz G550 G-Wagon (Mercedes-Benz)
2018 Fall Basics Plus (In Process):
- VW Type 3 Fastback
- Mercedes-Benz 220SE
- Nissan Xterra
- Pontiac Grand Prix
- 2016 Chevy Camaro Hardtop
- Ford Crown Victoria Police/Taxi
- Jeep Willies Station Wagon
- Tesla Model X
- ’63 Chevy Camper
- BMW i8
- VW 23-Window Microbus
- Nissan 300ZX
- Renault Trezer Concept
- Chevy Gasser
- 80’s Buick Convertible
- 2018 GMC Sierra
- ’71 Ford Torino Funny Car
2018 Premium Plus (In Process):
- Range Rover
- 2004 Honda S2000
- 2014 Corvette Stingray
- Dodge Charger Funny Car
