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Citroen DS - 1968

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Citroen DS - 1968
Debut Series 1-100: Heritage Classics
Produced 2008 to 2011
2021 to 2023
Number MB735
Designer Ryu Asada
Scale 1:65


Versions[]

The Citroen DS has been issued in the following versions:

Col # Year Series Color Tampo Base Color / Type Window Color Interior Color Wheel Type Toy # Country Notes Photo
MB01 2008 1-100
Heritage Classics
1/8 		Black Detailed headlights and taillights Black / Plastic Smoke Chrome M4380 (USA)
M5333 (ROW) 		Thailand Citroen DS - 1968 on base.
Base Code(s): A39
MB01 2008 1-100
Heritage Classics
1/8 		Metalflake Green Detailed headlights and taillights Black / Plastic Smoke Chrome N2497 (USA)
N2498 (ROW) 		Thailand Base Code(s):
BOI05 2008 Best of International
5/6 		Slate Blue Detailed headlights and taillights Slate Blue / Plastic Smoke Chrome N8769 Thailand Base Code(s):
N/A 2008 10-Pack Metalflake Dark Burgundy Detailed headlights and taillights Dark Maroon / Plastic Clear Chrome M6403 Thailand Base Code(s):
MB06 2009 1-100
Heritage Classics
5/11 		Pea Green Detailed headlights and taillights Pea Green / Plastic Smoke Chrome P2911 (USA)
P6372 (ROW) 		Thailand Variations: "1968 DS" and "CITROEN" rear license plates.
Base Code(s): B27, B33, B36
SF16 2009 Superfast Red / White Detailed trim Red / Plastic Smoke Chrome P1695 Thailand Base Code(s): B39
N/A 2009 5-Pack: Classic Cars Metalflake Tan Detailed trim Tan / Plastic Smoke Chrome N9637 Thailand Base Code(s): B38, B41, B43, B45, B50, C03
MB23 2010 1-100
Heritage Classics 8/9 		Blue / White Detailed trim Blue / Plastic Clear Chrome R4954 (USA)
R5041 (ROW) 		Thailand Base Code(s): B51, B52, C09
MB23 2011 1-100
Heritage Classics
10/12 		Yellow / White Detailed trim Chrome / Plastic Smoke Chrome T8908 (USA) Thailand Base Code(s): D13
2/12 2021 Stars of France Black Detailed headlights and taillights Black / Plastic Smoke Chrome HBL04 Thailand Base Code(s): P04
8/14 Global Series HCL52 Base Code(s): P12, P13A, P49
9/12 2022 Stars of France HFH76 Base Code(s): R20
N/A 2023 5-Pack: MBX European Highways Slate Blue Detailed trim Slate Blue / Plastic Smoke Chrome HKY17 Thailand Base Code(s): S06
MB735 9-Pack Exclusive Tan Detailed headlights and taillights Tan/Plastic Clear Chrome HKY00 Thailand Base Code(s): S05
N/A 2024 European Streets #2 Pea Green Detailed headlights and taillights,

"DS 21 Pallas" License plates

Pea Green / Plastic Smoke Chrome HVV41 Thailand Base Code(s): T23A


Model history[]

After its discontinuation in 2011, the Citroen DS (1968) was set to return in 2017 for the Best of World Matchbox line for Toys "R" Us. It was shown in prototype form at that year's Matchbox Gathering only for it to be canceled as the license for Citroen fell through and Toys "R" Us filed for bankruptcy.

It would return in 2021 as the license for Citroen was renewed.

Card description[]

  • You just received an urgent call! The lift is broken in the Eiffel Tower and 20 tourists are trapped. Your Citroën DS, with its hydro suspension, can take sharp corners on the winding Paris streets and get you to the scene in no time. As the city's top engineer, when you're onsite, consider the problem solved.
    —From the 2010 and 2011 Heritage Classics cards

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