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'62 Volkswagen Beetle
Debut Series 1-75
Produced 1999 to 2013 (Original)
2018 to 2026 (Retool)
Number MB363
Scale 1:58
AC9B6259-7137-4A21-99E0-68D87159A387


Versions[]

The '62 Volkswagen Beetle has been issued in the following versions:

Col # Year Series Color Tampo Base Color / Type Window Color Interior Color Wheel Type Toy Number(s) Country Notes Photo
MB53 (USA) MB48 (ROW) 1999 1-75/100: Beach 3/5 Black Teal side section Chrome / Plastic Clear Teal Split5spoke 36446 (USA)
37478 (INT)
37270 (INT) 		China VW Beetle (1999)
N/A 1999 5-Pack: Cars, Cars, Cars Sky Blue White, with VW symbol and Beetle on side Chrome / Plastic Clear White Split5spoke 36816 China 1962 VW Beetle 1999
1999 Premiere Coca-Cola series 2 US ROW White Detailed Trim on sides, front, & rear, Headlights, Black Ragtop & Coke Deco on doors Chrome/ Plastic Clear Black MB white wall 37892 China US & ROW series 2 Coke Beetle
1999 Premiere Coca-Cola: 2 Car Set 1962 1998 Red Fenders White , Coke Decos , Trim door handles & Black Ragtop Chrome / Plastic Clear Black MB white wall 38104 China with Coke VW Concept 1 (1998) 1999-2pk Coca-Cola target 1962 Beetle open-2
MB12 2000 1-100: To The Beach 2/5 White Teal side section.
'Matchbox 2000' logo on windshield 		Chrome / Plastic Smoke Teal Split5spoke 96085 China USA only 2000-012 '62 Volkswagen Beetle White Logo2000 o-1
Teal side section Mb1962vwbeetle200012-fr01
N/A 2000 5-Pack: Storm Trackers Orange XTREME MISSION, 33 Chrome / Plastic Clear Black Split5spoke 96722 China 62 VW Beetle 2000 5P
N/A 2000 WB Warner Bros. Studio Stores Orange Pumpkin Scooby-Doo scene, Velma & WB Chrome / Plastic Clear Red Split5spoke 92196 China SCOOBY-DOO exclusive set 2000-WB Store Scooby-Doo VWs open-5c
N/A 2000 4-Pack: FAO Schwarz - "VW Collection" Yellow Silver trim Chrome / Plastic Clear Brown Goodyearvw China 362F - 2000 FAO Schwarz USA
N/A 2000
2001 		5-Pack: More Cars, Cars, Cars Red Silver trim Chrome / Plastic Smoke Gray Split5spoke 92528 China S mb363-12
N/A 2001 5-Pack: Wings 'n Water Metallic Purple Fish tampo Chrome / Plastic Smoke White Lace 95313 China 62 VW Beetle 2001 5P
2001 2-Pack: AVON 1960's Coke Collection Red Coca-Cola decos sides & front boot, Black Ratop Chrome / Plastic Clear Black 5-Spoke Teardrop - 1285cf 95689 China with 1967 Volkswagen Panel Transporter 2001-Avon Coke 60's Collection VW B-1
N/A 2002 Stars of Germany Orange Black roof Light Gray / Plastic Clear Light Gray Lace 90156 China Stars of Germany 62 VW Bug
6/54 2002 Across America: Massachusetts Metalflake Ice Blue Patriot Tea Co., 6 Chrome / Plastic Clear Blue 5-Spoke Teardrop - 1285cf 97525 China 06 62 VW Beetle (Massachusetts)
N/A 2002 Across America Bonus Models: Northeastern Region White Massachusetts Patriots Day, Official Parade Car Blue / Plastic Smoke Blue 5-Spoke Teardrop - 1285cf China 62 VW Beetle (Northeastern Region)
N/A 2002 50th Collection 2/4 Lime Green Matchbox, different sized and colored "50" Gray / Plastic Yellow Gray Lace 97651 (USA)
33500 (INT) 		China 50th 1962 VW
N/A 2002 5-Pack: Weekend Heroes Red Fishermen, fish Green / Plastic Smoke Blue 5-Spoke Teardrop - 1285cf 97250 (USA)
97344 (ROW) 		China VW Beetle 2002
N/A 2002 Collectibles: 50 Years Wine Red Detailed trim Black / Plastic Clear Tan Goodyearvw 96997 China ´362-OVP-2002-Collectibles-50YMB
#7 2003 Stars of Germany II Orange Flowers and peace signs Gray / Plastic Clear Black 5-Spoke Teardrop - 1285cf China MB363 - '62 Volkswagen Beetle - 2003 Stars of Germany GER
N/A 2003 SpongeBob SquarePants Lime Green SpongeBob (character), Nickelodeon Yellow / Plastic Yellow Yellow 5-Spoke Teardrop - 1285cf C0240 China Matchbox-spongebob-62-vw-beetle
N/A 2003 SpongeBob SquarePants Metalflake Blue SpongeBob (character), Nickelodeon Yellow / Plastic Yellow Yellow 5-Spoke Teardrop - 1285cf C0240 China 1299811
2003 My Classic Car with Dennis Gage White & Grey Ragtop Silver trim, VW Badge Headlights Plastic / Black Clear Grey Goodyearvw 91598 China My Classic Car with Dennis Gage Beetle
40/45 2004 Around the World: Lombard Street Turquoise LOMBARD ST. SAN FRANCISCO Purple / Plastic Orange Tint White 5-Spoke Teardrop - 1285cf C4233 China VW Beetle (2004 Around the World)
SF15 2004 Superfast White 137 Chrome / Plastic Clear Off-White SuperfastSmall G7575 China Same livery as the earlier Volkswagen 1500 Saloon Superfast 1962 Volkswagen Beetle
N/A 2004 My Classic Car with Dennis Gage Light Blue Silver trim, front and rear details, Grey roof Chrome / Plastic Clear Dark Grey Goodyearvw B8215 China Mb1962vwBeetle2004DennisGage
2004 Barrett-Jackson
Series 4 		Black Silver trim, White sides, VW Badge, Headlights Tailights Black / Plastic Clear Black Goodyearvw China Production date(s): 3373 EA 2004-Premiere Barrett-Jackson Ser4 '62 Beetle open-1
N/A 2005 5-Pack: Burger Zone White BURGER ZONE, Best Buns In Town! Red / Plastic Smoke Black 5-Spoke Teardrop - 1285cf H3384 Thailand 362D - 2005 5-Pack
MB21 2006 1-75: MBX Metal Red White and Silver tampos on hood and trunk Chrome / Plastic Clear White Lace J5577 Thailand MB212006'62VWBeetle2
Smooth disc MB212006'62VWBeetle
N/A 2006 Stars of Cars Black White headlights, Red taillights Chrome / Plastic Clear Red M001f J5566 Thailand "Dinky" on base, "VW Beetle Taxi" on card MB363 - '62 Volkswagen Beetle - 2006 Stars of Cars GER
MB29 2007 1-75: MBX Metal Orange Detailed trim Chrome / Plastic Smoke Black M001f K9469 (USA)
L0350 (INT) 		Thailand MB-29 VW Beetle
N/A 2007 5-Pack: Euro Classics Turquoise Silver trim on hood, detailed headlights, Black sunroof Chrome / Plastic Clear White M001f K9612 Thailand MB363 - '62 Volkswagen Beetle - 2007 5-Pack
N/A 2007 5-Pack: Scooby-Doo Green-Gold SCOOBY DOO Gray / Plastic Smoke Black 65px-M001f L1574 Thailand 62 VW Beetle (Scooby-Doo)
N/A 2007 10-Pack: MBX Metal Exclusives Sky Blue Detailed trim Chrome / Plastic Clear Light Gray Smooth disc L2616 Thailand 62VWBeetlelightblue
N/A 2008 Best of International 2/6 Purple Detailed trim Chrome / Plastic Smoke Tan M001f M4612 Thailand Best of International Volkswagen Beetle
N/A 2008 10-Pack Exclusives Yellow Detailed headlights Chrome / Plastic Smoke Black M001f M6400 Thailand Mb363r
N/A 2009 5-Pack: Mickey Mouse Clubhouse Metalflake Red YOU'RE A STAR Gray / Plastic Clear White Ringed Disc - 1288cf N9912 Thailand Base Code(s): B44 Mb363ag
N/A 2011 5-Pack: Volkswagen Classics Metalflake Orange Detailed headlights, Tan sunroof Chrome / Plastic Clear Tan Ringed Disc - 1288cf V0316 Thailand Base Code(s): D16, D22, D23, D28 2011-5P-1962VWBeetle-Orange
#18 2013 Matchbox 60th Anniversary 18/24 Red Detailed headlights, Black sunroof, 60th Anniversary logo Chrome / Plastic Clear Tan Ringed Disc - 1288cf Y5340 Thailand Base Code(s): E47, F05 MB363-'62 Volkswagen Beetle-OVP-2013-MBX60Y

Modified Versions[]

The '62 Volkswagen Beetle has been issued in the following versions:

Col # Year Series Color Tampo Base Color / Type Window Color Interior Color Wheel Type Toy Number(s) Country Notes Photo
MB16 2018 1-125: MBX Road Trip 12/35 Blue Detailed headlights, taillights & rear vent; license plate "BEETLE" Gray / Plastic Clear Gray Ringed Disc - 1288cf FHH65 (USA)
FHK48 (ROW)
FHY11 (PG) 		Thailand Base Code(s): L02, L03, L04, L05, L07, L09 VW Beetle (2018 Blue)
04/12 2023 Germany Collection HPC59 Base Code(s): R43, S01
N/A 2019 5-Pack: MBX Happy Holidays Red White doors, WINTER WONDERLAND White / Plastic Smoke Grey GoldDisc GMN02 Thailand Base Code(s): M23, M32, M34 2019Matchbox1962VolkswagenBeetle
MB12 2019 1-100: MBX Road Trip 8/20 Red Detailed headlights and rear Grey / Plastic Clear Grey Ringed Disc - 1288cf FYR64 (USA)
GCF59 (ROW)
GCH91 (PG) 		Thailand Base Code(s): N14, M33, M34, M36, M40 Vwbeetle2019
6/6 2023 Volkswagen Series (2023) HLM73 Base Code(s): S06
07/12 Germany Collection HPC62 Base Code(s): S06, S12
MB86 2020 1-100: MBX Coastal Pink Side trim, Purple, Orange and Blue designs White / Plastic Light Blue Tint Tan Ringed Disc - 1288cf GKK91 (USA)
GKM20 (ROW)
GKN65 (PG) 		Thailand Base Code(s): N12, N13 VW Beetle (2020 1-100)
MB97 2021 1-100: MBX Metro Green TAXI, Eagle Eye Ltd, CDMX, etc. Yellow / Plastic Green Tint White Ringed Disc - 1288cf GVY07 (USA)
GXN15 (ROW)
GXP10 (PG) 		Thailand Base Code(s): N46, N47, N49 Volkswagen Beetle (2021)
N/A 9-Pack GVY72 Base Code(s): N50, P26
N/A 2021 5-Pack: Coffee Cruisers II Light Blue Detailed trim White / Plastic Smoke Black Ringed Disc - 1288cf GVY38 Thailand Base Code(s): N35, N36, P38 Coffee Cruisers II (GVY38) . 62 VW Beetle
2022 9-Pack HFL58 Base Code(s): R13
11/12 2022 Stars of Germany Light Blue Detailed trim Chrome / Plastic Smoke Grey Ringed Disc - 1288cf HFH54 Thailand Base Code(s): R18, R20 MB363-OVP-2022-Germany Collection - '62 VW Beetle
11/12 Global Series HLH46 Thailand Base Code(s): R33
01/12 2021 Germany Collection Orange Detailed trim Grey / Plastic Smoke Tan Black Rim Ringed Disc - 02156bf GWL52 Thailand Base Code(s): N43 2021 Stars of Germany - 1962 VW Beetle
09/20 2021 Collectors Series Purple Detailed trim, "MB Boards", "Hawaii or Bust" Chrome / Plastic Smoke Grey Silver Dish GRK27 Thailand Base Code(s): P11, P15 2021 VW BEETLE
05/24 2022 Retro Series Mint Green Silver trim on hood, detailed headlights, Black sunroof Chrome / Plastic Smoke White M001f HFH92 Thailand Base Code(s): P42 Volkswagen Beetle (2022 Retro Series)
MB93 2022 1-100: MBX Off-Road Dark Green Detailed trim : front VW logo, rear license plate "1962 BTL" Grey / Plastic Smoke Black Ringed Disc (White) HFT14 (ROW)
HFV69 (PG)
HFP78 (USA) 		Thailand Base Code(s): R27, R30, R31, R32, R33, R34 20220911 194350 Cropped
N/A 2023 5-Pack: Autobahn Express IV White Green panels with white "POLIZEI", front lights Gray / Plastic Smoke Black Black Rim Ringed Disc - 02156bf HKY25 Thailand Base Code(s): R39, R42 62 VW Beetle LMAir
2/5 2026 Candy Series Yellow Detailed trim, 'Peeps' deco on sides Chrome / Plastic Smoke Light Gray Ringed Disc - 1288cf JJR76 Thailand Packaging Code(s): U32A Image Not Available

Model History[]

The casting's interior and base were reworked in 2018 for easier assembly.

See also[]

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