Matchbox Vibe

Chris_W · Post by **Chris_W** » Thu Jan 23, 2003 1:24 am

Here's a photo of the 1:64 scale Pontiac Vibe from Matchbox that will be showing up in toy stores later this year.This was shown at a preview and Mattel has been known to make changes to color, wheels, and other specifications before toys are mass produced.Should make owners of Satellite Vibes happy.

SCTM · Post by **SCTM** » Thu Jan 23, 2003 1:29 am

quote:Should make owners of Satellite Vibes happy.You bet!!! Thanks for info.

NovaResource · Post by **NovaResource** » Thu Jan 23, 2003 1:33 am

Way Cool! Thanks.

Sub-Vibe-R · Post by **Sub-Vibe-R** » Thu Jan 23, 2003 1:57 am

I want one right away. I'll call Toy`R`Us

Post by **NSimkins** » Thu Jan 23, 2003 1:59 am

Thanks for the info Chris_W! I don't know how much you are into Matchbox vehicles, but if you are let us know if you find any new information.I have a friend (Matchbox enthusiast) that has a collection of thousands of Matchbox cars so I will have him check into this for us as well.

Stang2Vibe · Post by **Stang2Vibe** » Thu Jan 23, 2003 3:48 am

I'll take one too. Maybe a company will make a 1:18 scale build-it-yourself model of the Vibe? I'd really like one of those, or a 1:18/1:24 scale Ertel type metal one.

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Thu Jan 23, 2003 4:06 am

I need to get one also, regardless of color! How cool is that?!

slbpsi63 · Post by **slbpsi63** » Thu Jan 23, 2003 4:21 am

I want one!!!!!! When are they available

Chris_W · Post by **Chris_W** » Thu Jan 23, 2003 6:00 am

quote:I don't know how much you are into Matchbox vehicles, but if you are let us know if you find any new information.Guilty of having way too many Matchbox cars. Yes, I'm a collector and I'll try to keep GenVibe updated on small scale Vibes from Matchbox.The Vibe is number 51 in the Matchbox series for 2003. Don't look for it in stores until later this year.

camthecanuck · Post by **camthecanuck** » Thu Jan 23, 2003 6:37 am

Thanks for your posting! I have been keen to get a Vibe model since I acquired my life-size Shadow Vibe. Would still love to learn of any others as well. The plastic or ERTL model idea sounds inviting.

MA-VIBE-FAN · Post by **MA-VIBE-FAN** » Fri Jan 24, 2003 2:53 am

Remember http://www.yatming.com will be coming out with the Vibe and Matrix. Check the link on th emain page for "Find Your Car". The Vibe looks to be 1/24th scale in white or blue and the Matix is 1/18th in red (maybe a second color-I can't remember). I know there was talk before about this site being hard to access or needing a software download but try it out.

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Fri Jan 24, 2003 4:01 am

The Vibe GT looks great that Yatming is producing. I wonder why they decided to make a 1:24th in the Vibe and a 1:18th in the Matrix? There is no release date as to when they will be putting it out either. It seems there estore is not working at the time I posted. I will keep checking back.By the way, here is a pic from the website for those having trouble viewing it (Notice how they misspelled Pontiac! LOL): Something about this Vibe looks very familiar to me!

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SCTM · Post by **SCTM** » Fri Jan 24, 2003 5:30 am

Just great info again TritonHad a look much further and found also RED, GREY Vibes towing seadoo-skidoo-motorcycle... (Products - RoadSignature - 1:24)Keep us informed

slbpsi63 · Post by **slbpsi63** » Fri Jan 24, 2003 5:30 am

Sweet!!!. It looks like they forgot to put on the roof rack bars as well. Hey Nova did they use your car as the model??? LOL

PBFlash · Post by **PBFlash** » Fri Jan 24, 2003 5:32 am

quote:Notice how they misspelled Ponitac! LOLNotice how you misspelled it too. LOL

slbpsi63 · Post by **slbpsi63** » Fri Jan 24, 2003 5:33 am

quote:Notice how they misspelled Ponitac! LOLNotice how you misspelled it too. LOLDamn it's contageous!!!! LOL

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Fri Jan 24, 2003 5:44 am

quote:Notice how they misspelled Ponitac! LOLNotice how you misspelled it too. LOLDamn it's contageous!!!! LOLLMAO!!! You aren't kidding!!!! Fixed!!! HAHAHA!!!! Thanks for the spelling correction!

cibomatto · Post by **cibomatto** » Fri Jan 24, 2003 6:45 am

GREAT thread.. superific

Sputnik · Post by **Sputnik** » Fri Jan 24, 2003 7:15 am

I want it! I will put it on my computer monitor at work, in order to drive my coworker with the purple neon crazy!

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Mon Jan 27, 2003 1:18 am

I have an update on the 1:24th Diecast Vibe GT from Yatming.com. I emailed them to find out when it will be available. They responded to me today and told me that it should be available in April. I will keep checking on it and update everyone as I get more information about it.

Stang2Vibe · Post by **Stang2Vibe** » Mon Jan 27, 2003 7:34 pm

Oh, so sweet. I have to get one, especially if they offer it in blue. Someone said they have photos of them with a Sea-Doo on a trailer behind it? That would be awesome. I bought a 2002 Sea-Doo GTX-RFI near the end of the season last year. It is a very similar blue to my Neptune Vibe. A good replica of the combo would be too cool. I have heard that Yat Ming has a pretty good reputation for producing good quality models. Unfortunately they also tend to be pricey.

DopeVibeGT · Post by **DopeVibeGT** » Mon Jan 27, 2003 10:10 pm

That misspelling scares me..... At least they are making model cars of the Vibe! Sweet!

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Mon Jan 27, 2003 11:53 pm

When I had my sunfire, I combed the world looking for a model of it...matchbox, larger die-cast...nothing existed. Same thing with the vibe -- in my efforts to find one, the only thing I came across was a matchox version of the pontiac piranha concept -- and it looks crappy... i'm am PSYCHED that there is gonna be a vibe out there finally! YEAH BABY!!!!!as for yat ming, we need to talk them into adding satellite to the option line! after all, from my understanding, it's the largest selling color in the vibe line...

msmyer · Post by **msmyer** » Tue Jan 28, 2003 12:37 am

That's great! Please let us know when you find out the release date! I work for Kroger and I'll get "first dibs" on the incoming shipments!

kaybeejay · Post by **kaybeejay** » Tue Jan 28, 2003 6:37 am

My other vehicle in a 2001 Nissan Xterra. I have about 15 -20 Matchbox mini-replicas of my Xterra and I even have a Tyco RC version (which I painted to match) This is cool, now I can increase my matchbox collection and have it match what is parked in my driveway.

MA-VIBE-FAN · Post by **MA-VIBE-FAN** » Tue Jan 28, 2003 7:12 am

quote:When I had my sunfire, I combed the world looking for a model of it...matchbox, larger die-cast...nothing existed. Same thing with the vibe -- in my efforts to find one, the only thing I came across was a matchox version of the pontiac piranha concept -- and it looks crappy... Your screen name is "ragingfish" and you didn't think this car was cool?

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Tue Jan 28, 2003 7:30 am

LOL...I like the REAL concept...not the matchbox version...lol

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Wed Feb 26, 2003 11:31 pm

The diecast Vibe GT from Yatming is available! It is 1:24th scale and it comes in either blue or white. Here is a link to a website to purchase it from: Blue: http://www.bnhtoys.com/bnhtoys/cart/y24vibeb.html White: http://www.bnhtoys.com/bnhtoys/cart/y24vibew.html I ordered mine today and I will let everyone know how long it takes to get it and post some pics of it. That same site also has the Vibe GTR that will soon be released.Here is a thread that someone else started about this car: http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=2923

Chris_W · Post by **Chris_W** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 7:03 am

Hey gang. Just thought I would update this post with a scan from this year's Matchbox poster.I still have not heard of any Matchbox Vibes showing up in toy stores yet. Stay tuned.

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drb22 · Post by **drb22** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 9:28 am

I like the look of that - I will certainly be keeping my out for that.

slbpsi63 · Post by **slbpsi63** » Thu Mar 27, 2003 10:11 am

Damn I'm gonna Have an 1/18th, 1/24th and 1/48th Vibe. I don't know wich one to put in my office at work?!?!

Triton · Post by **Triton** » Fri Mar 28, 2003 3:15 am

That looks great! I will have to get like three of them. One for my desk at work (which already has the 1/24th from Yatming), one for my 2 y/o (he loves Daddy's car) and one to keep in the package. A great addition to my collection.

ragingfish · Post by **ragingfish** » Fri Mar 28, 2003 4:21 am

The one from yatming is a GT. I'd like to get just a plain 'ol vibe to keep on my desk...

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Sun Apr 02, 2006 3:31 pm

hey they also have the pontiac solstice

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Wed Apr 26, 2006 4:25 pm

anyone know where I can get the 1/24th scale vibe model? yat ming is down (buying part) at the moment.

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 12:08 am

i got a yellow yatming on ebay. they pop up there all the time

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 12:17 am

is that the GT-R though? I think the 1:24 scale only is blue or white and is a stock vibe gt. I have a yellow yatming but thats a 1:18 scale gt-r

ramenboy... · Post by **ramenboy...** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 12:41 am

yeah you're right...1:18 gt-r. do they even make a 1:24 scale?

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 12:53 am

i have silver vibe gt one. not sure on the company, bought it off ebay.

Mrizzle05 · Post by **Mrizzle05** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 1:08 am

Ohhh! HOT PIC!!! Man... i want a silver one... to match my car now!I used to have a small scale cavalier model with the bomex body kit to match my cavalier.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 3:45 am

if you really want one of the matchbox silver vibe gt's just let me know. i have about 3? i may sell you one for cheap.

northvibe · Post by **northvibe** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:20 am

Crazy, ive never seen that big silver one! my hunt continues!! if you ever find out the manf. of that big silver one let us know.

Mrizzle05 · Post by **Mrizzle05** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 4:28 am

it would be a while... goin to get springs this weekend so after that i told the other half, no more goodies for a while. so depending on how cheap and if persuasion works ill get one... if not hold one for me and ill still get one later.

NascarXprt · Post by **NascarXprt** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 5:37 am

you might wanna check the bottom of the car thats where they usually put the manufactures name.

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 1:31 pm

i'll try and take a look. i bought it off ebay. it came with a trailer hitch, but i took that off.and mike, if you want one, i'm talking like $5 as long as the shipping doesn't cost me more than a couple bucks. lol. it's just a matchbox vibe. the one someone posted up top.

Mrizzle05 · Post by **Mrizzle05** » Thu Apr 27, 2006 2:13 pm

HOPE! i want that big one!!! Well thats not too bad... let me finish with the whole spring install and when i get back find out what the finances are... i know its only 5 bucks or so, but i did promise no more goodies. so ill IM you sometime next week.Thanks

AKLGT · Post by **AKLGT** » Fri Apr 28, 2006 12:54 am

no prob mike. i'll go take a look real quick and see if i can figure out the manufacturer of the larger one.nope. nadda. nothing on the bottom. sorry folks.