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This section looks at the various types of blister packs
that have been produced. One the reverse of the blister packs, a selection
of models where printed on the back illustrating the other models available
in the 1-75 range.
Such boxes are a rare sight these days - normally the blister
pack was opened straight away and discarded, so it is quite rare to still
see these packs in an unopened state.
To date there has been no real cataloging system with regards
to blister packs, so therefore, you could say that this page starts the
ball rolling. For details of blister packs from 1982 onwards, details
can be found on the second page of this section.
As the boxes have been named in a numerical order, Type 7 blister packs
are covered in the US page of this section
As further model boxes and variations get released, these
will be added to this pages.
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This is one of the first blister
packs that was released in the UK.
On the front is a drawn picture of MB10 Piston Popper, and MB31 Volks-Dragon.
The number and name of the model is printed on the bottom. |
The models on the
reverse of the card are:
| MB31 Volks-Dragon |
MB44 Boss Mustang |
| MB34 Formula 1 Racing car |
MB74 Toe Joe |
| MB46 Strecha Fetcha |
MB72 Hovercraft |
| MB28 Mack Dump Truck |
MB42 Tyre Fryer |
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There were some other variations on this
type of blister pack. Type 1b shows an example of the change in design
of the front artwork.
Illustrated are MB66 Mazda RX500, and MB44 GMC Refridgerator Truck. |
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models on the reverse of the blister card are not actually the
1-75 as per blister type 1a, but promote the Matchbox SpeedKings
range. The models illustrated are as follows: |
| K-30 Mercedes C111 |
K-32 Shovel Nose |
| K-36 Bandolero |
K-35 Lightening |
| K-34 Thunderclap |
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Same as Type 1a and 1b, but the illustration depicts MB34 Formula
1, in non-issue colours.
The models on the reverse of this card again are Matchbox Superkings:
K-5 Muir Hill Tractor and Trailer, and K-7 Racing Car Transporter. |
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Card shows the 'Matchbox 75'
and 'Superfast' branding.
The cars depicted in the card are MB63 Freeway Gas Tanker, MB48 Pi
Eyed Piper, and MB62 Renault 17 TL.
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The models on
the reverse of the card are:
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MB54 Personnel Carrier
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MB33 Police Motor Cyclist
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MB28 Site Dumper
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MB75 Helicopter
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MB49 Crane Truck
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MB11 Car Transporter
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| Card has the 'Matchbox 75'
banner, but as the model is a new addition into the range, the words
'New Model' is added to the background in what can be said is a 70's
neon header_black-show type style. Well, at least it gets the message
across. |
The models on
the reverse of the card are:
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MB48 Sambron Jacklift
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MB53 Police Launch
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MB Armoured Jeep
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MB7 VW Golf
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MB65 Airport Coach
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MB42 Mercedes Container Truck
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Card shows the 'Matchbox
75' but this time with the 'Rola-matic' branding beneath the three
models illustrated on the front. The cars depicted in the card are
MB16 Badger, MB47 Beach Hopper, and MB67 Hot Rocker.
The models on the reverse of the card are:
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MB10 Piston Popper
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MB67 Hot Rocker
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MB57 Wildlife Truck
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MB47 Beach Hopper
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MB39 Clipper
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the Type 1 blister pack, but this time illustrating the Streaker models
that were available, and which were compatible with the Streaker race
sets at the time. The three models illustrated are MB41 Siva Spyder,
MB33 Datsun 126X & MB66 Mazda RX500. |
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| With the industrial railway
yard background, a subset of models are displayed showing the other
railway models available. These are MB24 Shunter, MB44 Passenger Coach,
MB25 Flat car and container, and MB43 0-4-0 Loco. |
The models on
the reverse of the card are:
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MB54 Personnel Carrier
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MB33 Police Motor Cyclist
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MB28 Site Dumper
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MB75 Helicopter
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MB49 Crane Truck
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MB11 Car Transporter
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