Audi RS6 Avant

2004 Audi RS6 Avant Debut Series 1-75: MBX Metal Produced 2006-2010 (Original) 2018-present (Retool) Number MB696 Designer Ryu Asada Scale 1:64

Model History

The Audi RS6 Avant is a casting by Matchbox designed by Ryu Asada that debuted for the 2006 mainline. The casting was created by Felix Holst’s who owned a A6 himself while Vice President of Mattel at the time. The casting has a number of MB696 and was originally produced from 2006 to 2010 when it was discontinued. It wasn't until 2018 when the casting was brought back with minor tweaks such as a revised rivet post for easier assembly.

Card description

• Zipping through the German countryside in your 580 hp Audi RS6 Avant leaves no room for error—but plenty of room for your gear. Grip the wheel, keep your foot on the pedal and take your little yellow land rocket to a top speed of 174 mph!
  —From the 2010 Metro Rides card

Versions

The Audi RS6 Avant has been issued in the following versions:

Col #	Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes / Variations	Photo
MB05	2006	1-75: MBX Metal	Metalflake Blue	Detailed trim	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Black		J5592 (USA) J6348 (ROW)	Thailand	New Casting
MB09	2007	1-75: MBX Metal	Metalflake Charcoal	Detailed trim	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Gray		K9466 (USA) L0377 (ROW)	Thailand
MB09	2007	1-75: MBX Metal	Red	Detailed trim	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Black		L5572 (USA) L5571 (ROW)	Thailand
N/A	2007	10-Pack	Dark Blue	Detailed trim	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Black		L2616	Thailand
SF10	2008	Superfast	Black	Detailed trim, RS 6 on side	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Gray	Dark Gray	M5375	Thailand
											Last version
N/A	2008	Stars of Cars MBX Metal	Red	Detailed trim	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Black		L5672	Thailand	"Dinky" printed on base
N/A	2008	5-Pack: Autobahn	Black	Detailed trim	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Black		K9622	Thailand
MB36	2008	1-75: VIP Luxury 4/12	Blue Enamel	Detailed trim	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Light Gray		M5298 (USA) M7365 (ROW)	Thailand
N/A	2008	10-Pack	Silver	Detailed trim	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Black		M6400	Thailand
MB36	2009	1-100: VIP Rides 3/7	Metalflake Blue	Detailed trim	Black / Plastic	Clear	Tan		P2930	Thailand	USA only, Base Code(s): B34
N/A	2009	5-Pack: VIP	Metalflake Dark Green	Detailed trim	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Black		N9636	Thailand	Base Code(s): A52
MB30	2010	1-100: Metro Rides 6/6	Yellow	Detailed trim	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Black		R4970 (USA) R5057 (ROW)	Thailand	Base codes: C39, C40, C41
MB20	2018	1-125: MBX Road Trip 14/35	Metalfake White	Detailed trim	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Black		FHG97 (USA) FHJ80 (ROW)	Thailand	Base code(s): L28, L29, L35 '94 Audi Avant RS2 on card.
MB16	2019	1-100: MBX Road Trip 10/20	Metalflake Blue	Detailed trim, 'IN-RS-6' plates front & rear	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Black		FYR66 (USA) GCF61 (ROW) GCH93	Thailand	Base codes: L51, M11, M13, M14, M15, M23 Card: ‘02 Audi RS 6 Avant
N/A	2021	5-Pack: MBX Wagons	Metalflake Matte Gray	Detailed trim	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Black		GVY40	Thailand	Base Codes: P02, P03, P18
N/A	2023	Collectors Series 11/22	Gray	Detailed trim; 70th Anniversary deco and logo	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Black		HLJ69	Thailand	Base code(s): S04

Gallery

Custom Red Anodized Audi RS6 Avant

Custom Chrome Audi RS6 Avant

Red version from 2007

Yellow Release from 2010

Blue Release from 2006

Suncoast Diecasters 2011 Club Car Release

Suncoast Diecasters 2011 Club Car Release

2018 issue Audi RS6 Avant with "'94 Audi Avant RS2" on card

2019 Blue Release

Trivia

• The 2018 release had the card art and name based on the '94 Audi Avant RS2 at Audi's request, which is incorrect as the casting itself is different. Later issues of the release changed the name back to the original name of the casting although the card art has not changed. It wasn't until the 2019 release corrected the card art.