Matchbox Vibe is out...

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Wed Jun 18, 2003 4:02 am

I have been checking the Matchbox website about once a week. Today the results came back positive. From what their website says, it is out. Take a look at the link. http://www.matchbox.com/us/product.asp? ... type_id=17 I might have to stop by the store on the way home!

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Wed Jun 18, 2003 5:50 am

now I have to go back to buying toys again

Geo · Post by **Geo** » Wed Jun 18, 2003 5:53 am

I'll have to look for one too I guess...Now ... how to repaint it

johnsoax · Post by **johnsoax** » Wed Jun 18, 2003 6:18 am

quote:Now ... how to repaint it Its the right color for me

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Jun 18, 2003 9:07 am

Guess I'll be buying mine online. no Walmart or Toys-R-Us in Fairbanks. There's not much here.

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Wed Jun 18, 2003 11:01 am

Sweet....I work at a grocery store and can get first dibs on the cars that come in! I will see how many I can get! If I can get extras anyone interested? REPLY or IM me!

Big_Red · Post by **Big_Red** » Wed Jun 18, 2003 11:37 pm

Well, even if it isn't the right colour, I will go out and buy one.....got to go to Zellers anyway today.....

GT_03 · Post by **GT_03** » Thu Jun 19, 2003 2:09 am

I gotta get one, i can't wait. I have a decent collection of them anyways, so a Vibe one would just be awesome.

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Thu Jun 19, 2003 2:30 am

I just went to Toys R Us and Wal-Mart. Neither one had anything new yet. I will keep checking everytime I get a chance.

cibomatto · Post by **cibomatto** » Thu Jun 19, 2003 3:22 am

Went to Toys R us and Walmart and Target.. No Vibes.. Jeeeez

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Thu Jun 19, 2003 3:26 am

I don't think they have got any of their new shipments in. And if they do, they probably won't put them out for a while.

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Thu Jun 19, 2003 3:37 am

Went to the hobby shop and he said "no problem" after I told him that I need some for the group! He said that he will call me! I will keep you posted! Reply or IM me if interested!

KSNeptune · Post by **KSNeptune** » Thu Jun 19, 2003 8:51 am

I checked my local WalMart, Kmart, and KayBee toys today. No Vibe to be found.It's interesting though that several matchbox models are for cars (or trucks) not yet even in production.KSNeptune

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Thu Jun 19, 2003 8:54 am

The guy at the hobby shop said that he didn't think that it was out yet! He did say that a couple of the other cars in the set were out, so the Vibe would be coming out soon!

engine1 · Post by **engine1** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 1:36 pm

If any one in Canada spots one of these, please let me know!

Vibe Rater · Post by **Vibe Rater** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 3:19 pm

With Matchbox company's never ending quest to make their model cars as realistic as possible, Matchbox has announced that all Canadian purchasers of the Matchbox VIBE will be forced to wait for 6 months for it, then pay more than usual. The salespeople will be instructed to be arrogant and rude during this entire transaction. We will flood the U.S. market with an abundant surplus, and intentionally starve the Canadian market. We hope this will make your Matchbox purchase as realistic as a full size VIBE in Canada.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 3:21 pm

ROFL!That wouldn't surprise me if it happened, ya know. lol.Anyway, I gotta hit up target tomorrow, I'll let y'all know if I stumble across da vibe!

rasermon · Post by **rasermon** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 7:21 pm

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 8:58 pm

That is pretty funny! LOL!

Nervous_Dog · Post by **Nervous_Dog** » Thu Jun 26, 2003 9:56 pm

Good one!

engine1 · Post by **engine1** » Sat Jun 28, 2003 11:43 am

scherry2 · Post by **scherry2** » Sat Jun 28, 2003 11:50 am

I need/want one if you get them. I keep looking but can't find one

mwebb · Post by **mwebb** » Mon Jun 30, 2003 11:49 pm

I have been looking for these for a while - Never found one- I also have been looking for a remote controlled VIBE like the ones made for the PT Cruiser and the Focus- Anyone see one?

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Tue Jul 01, 2003 1:56 am

I've been looking for a remote controlled one or even one of those little zip zaps from Radio Shack. No luck.

yank dini · Post by **yank dini** » Tue Jul 01, 2003 7:20 am

quote:I have been looking for these for a while - Never found one- I also have been looking for a remote controlled VIBE like the ones made for the PT Cruiser and the Focus- Anyone see one?I think Japan has them. I saw a post last year about that

mwebb · Post by **mwebb** » Tue Jul 01, 2003 1:04 pm

I will have to look into that

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 1:46 am

Getting ready to stop by the hobby shop to see if there's any word on it....I will keep you guys updated!

Lancer · Post by **Lancer** » Wed Jul 02, 2003 5:46 pm

Do ya think they'll have that 'New car smell'?

GT_03 · Post by **GT_03** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 8:04 am

i have been on a non-stop search for this, i wonder if is even out.

millster · Post by **millster** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 8:10 am

quote:i have been on a non-stop search for this, i wonder if is even out.I'm not thinking so. I haven't even seen any of the rest of the series it's in ("School-Time") on E-Bay.

GT_03 · Post by **GT_03** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 8:11 am

Well, i have a friend at Walmart, and he went through all the toys in the back and could not find me one.

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Mon Jul 07, 2003 10:16 am

quote:The guy at the hobby shop said that he didn't think that it was out yet! He did say that a couple of the other cars in the set were out, so the Vibe would be coming out soon!The guy at the hobby shop said, that a couple of those cars HAVE came out! I didn't ask which ones! But still no VIBE....

p-mone · Post by **p-mone** » Tue Jul 08, 2003 2:06 am

If you guys and gals are looking for a diecast model, Yat Ming makes a 1:18th scale of the 2003 Vibe GTR in red or yellow. The link below offers the best price, unless you do alittle surfing of your own. http://diecastcars.tv/yatming_2003pontiacvibegtr.html

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Sun Aug 10, 2003 11:40 am

UPDATE:I just got in two cardboard "shippers" of the hotwheel city hero set at work and NOTHING just an F.Y.I.....

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Sun Aug 10, 2003 11:42 am

Damn.Anyone e-mail them to ask if it's acutally shipping yet?

Toasted7 · Post by **Toasted7** » Sun Aug 10, 2003 1:02 pm

I gotta have one! Let me know if you find any msmyer.

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Sun Aug 10, 2003 10:33 pm

quote:I gotta have one! Let me know if you find any msmyer.Sure will....I was hoping they would be out before the Ohio meet so I could bring them there....I will check the hobby shop today!

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 3:46 pm

found this on ebay. looks like they're the prototypes for all 6 in the series. starting bid is $99! ouch. i think i'll wait til they come on the market! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... tegory=761

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Tue Sep 30, 2003 11:38 pm

Any sightings yet?

Chris_W · Post by **Chris_W** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 9:05 am

quote:Any sightings yet?Yes, finally -- though the first sighting was in an overseas Toys 'R Us store.One little bit of news is that Matchbox scaled down the Vibe GT emblem and included that as part of the toy casting.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Wed Oct 01, 2003 11:23 am

i want one, but don't want to pay $99 bucks for it! i'm better off getting the mini r/c voltz for $99 limited production of 500. i just want the little matchbox that cost like $3!

Reynoma · Post by **Reynoma** » Sat Oct 11, 2003 12:10 pm

Here is an ebay listing for the Matchbox Vibe: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... tegory=761

Jethro · Post by **Jethro** » Tue Oct 14, 2003 10:02 am

quote:Here is an ebay listing for the Matchbox Vibe: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... tegory=761 Holy Crow!$20.28 plus $5 shipping ... that's nuts.

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Tue Oct 14, 2003 8:58 pm

That's ridiculous! You can't tell me you won't be able to get these in the store when Matchbox gets more of them on the store shelves. I'll just wait until I can get the car for $0.99.

MrMke · Post by **MrMke** » Wed Oct 15, 2003 12:10 am

quote:That's ridiculous! You can't tell me you won't be able to get these in the store when Matchbox gets more of them on the store shelves. I'll just wait until I can get the car for $0.99.Same here.I was watching that one on Ebay, but only until it got past $5 and then I said Forget It! I'll wait too till they have them in Walmart for 99 cents and then buy a few of them.

sunapeebomber · Post by **sunapeebomber** » Wed Oct 15, 2003 1:27 am

Hey I just found two at my local Walmart. I called my dealer to get a touchup container of Fusion(orange) to paint my car and he laughed at me. Told me the only way he was going to mix up fusion orange was if I dam aged the car. I told him no chance. Check your Walmarts, or travel to New Hampshire.

drunkenmaxx · Post by **drunkenmaxx** » Wed Oct 15, 2003 1:32 am

i seriously doubt the dealer has the right to deny you a product because of how you are using it. what an a-hole. i wanna get a blue one and put it in my vibe! i could probably set it on my dash, the fuzzy cover would hold it pretty good

RoundUp · Post by **RoundUp** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 9:26 am

I'm surprised that the dealer would need to mix up a bottle. I would think you can just order it (seeing that you can get almost all the 2004 Pontiacs in that colour).

MrMke · Post by **MrMke** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 10:23 am

quote:Here is an ebay listing for the Matchbox Vibe: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?Vi ... tegory=761 Holy Crow!$20.28 plus $5 shipping ... that's nuts.I just bought one at my local Walmart! Would anyone be willing to buy it for $20 plus $5 for shipping?Ok, OK......give me $25 and the shipping is free! Just kidding Sorry, but I wouldn't attempt to screw over my fellow Vibe owners like them Ebay people. Especially since I paid only $0.84 for it.I gotta say though, it looks kinda cheesy. There's no detail at all, the whole thing is all one color, even the tail lights.But Hey...........I have one

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Fri Oct 17, 2003 11:57 am

damn! i just won one for $10.50! oh well. still fun by the time our walmart gets them, it'll be next year...