Desert Thunder V16

Desert Thunder V16 Debut Series 1-75: MBX Metal Produced 2007-2019 Number MB712/MB928 Designer Ryu Asada Scale Unlisted

Description

• Another sand storm is brewing, the terrain treacherous, but nothing can stop Desert Thunder V16 from leading the Matchbox team to victory at the Paris to Dakar Rally. Conquering up to 500 miles a day across mud, sand and rocks, Desert Thunder V16 is the true hero of this trans-continental race.
  —From the 2010 and 2011 Desert Endurance cards

• The Desert Thunder V16 simulates a working suspension. This means the axle is mounted on a pivot, allowing some wheel oscillation up and downwards.

Versions

The Desert Thunder V16 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
MB63	2007	1-75: MBX Metal	Orange	29, Asada Performance, racing tampos, Gray and White swipes	Gray / Plastic	Smoke	Black		K7475 (USA) L0335 (ROW)	Thailand	grille type: horizontal lines only
											grille type: V reinforcements
MB63	2007	1-75: MBX Metal	Mustard Yellow	29, Asada Performance, racing tampos, Blue and Yellow swipes	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Gray		L5038 (USA) L0411 (ROW)	Thailand
N/A	2007	U.S Toy Fair	Metallic Copper	Detailed tampo, 2008 TOY FAIR	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Tan			Thailand
N/A	2007	10-Pack	Dark Blue	67, crew racing MBX	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Grey		L2619	Thailand	grille type: horizontal lines only
											grille type: V reinforcements
N/A	2007	5-Pack: Nickelodeon	Light Green	HOLA! HELLO!	Grey / Plastic	Smoke	Black		L1579	Thailand
N/A	2007	Surprise Pack: Secret Santa Cars	Red	Snowflakes, Matchbox Happy Holidays 2007	Chrome / Plastic	Smoke	Grey			Thailand
N/A	2008	Battle Kings: Mountain Attack	Matte Blue	Black stripes, White star, UA	Grey / Plastic	Clear	Black		M0216	Thailand
MB98 (USA) MB56 (ROW)	2008	1-100: All Terrain 11/13	Green-Gold	Blue, White, Silver and Black with "Race Team 28" on sides	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Gray		M5359 (USA) M7438 (ROW)	Thailand
N/A	2008	5-Pack: Off-Road	Metalflake Gold	Red, White, Blue and Black with "Pit Crew 99" on sides	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Gray		M0145	Thailand	Base Code(s): A41
SF07	2008	Superfast	White	"Ridge Raider Support Crew", MBX Global team, racing tampos, trim details	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Black		M3430	Thailand
N/A	2008	10-Pack: Adventure	Pale Lavender	Z, Aux Power Panel, MBX Support Transfer, Black and White swoop stripes	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Light Gray		M6402	Thailand
N/A	2008	5-Pack: Nick Jr.	Orange	Go, Diego, Go! tampo	Grey / Plastic	Smoke	Black		M0167	Thailand
N/A	2008	Hitch 'n' Haul: Snow Attack	Lime Green	Stripe, 712 arctic team	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Black		M9617	Thailand
No.5	2008	Skybusters: Blizzard Expedition	Blue	Silver compass icon, Arctic Exploration Team, Rescue Supplies, Tracking System tampo	Black / Plastic	light smoke	Light Gray		N1612	Thailand
MB86 (USA) MB36 (ROW)	2009	1-100: Desert Adventure 12/14	Light Beige	Camo with U.S. Army logo on sides	Gray / Plastic	Smoke	Black		P2984 (USA) P6445 (ROW)	Thailand
N/A	2009	Battle Kings: Urban Patrol	Light Gray	UA - Artillery Unit, fingerprint swirls	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Black		N6166	Thailand
N/A	2009	5-Pack: Croc Zoo	Pea Green	Black, White, Green and Red with "Croc Zoo Research & Rescue" on sides	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Light Gray		N9639	Thailand
N/A	2009	5-Pack: Scooby-Doo	Medium Blue	Scooby-Doo graphics on sides	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Gray		N9918	Thailand
N/A	2009	10-Pack: Adventure	Flat Black	Red, White and Silver with "Bolt Race Team" and "33" on sides	Gray / Plastic	Smoke	Black		P3013	Thailand	Base Code(s): B25
MB93	2010	1-100: Desert Endurance 10/11	White	"Powered by Thunder" in Black and Gray, Orange hexagonal grid pattern	Black / Plastic	Clear	Black		R5020	Thailand
											Base Code(s): C18
N/A	2010	5-Pack: Disney	Red	DUMBO	Black / Plastic	Grey	Smoke		R0614	Thailand	Base Code(s): C21
N/A	2010	5-Pack: Medieval Rides, also in 10-Pack	Matte Dark Red	Armor & Weapon Repair	Grey / Plastic	Grey	Smoke		R0601	Thailand
N/A	2011	5-Pack: The Penguins of Madagascar	Light Yellow	Penguins tampo	Black / Plastic	Grey	Smoke		V0698	Thailand	Base Code(s): C44, D02
MB93	2011	1-100: Desert Endurance	Metalflake Gun Metal	Team Quinn Racing, Desert, 519, Black checkers	Black / Plastic	Yellow	Black		T8966	Thailand	Base Code(s): C47, D07, D10
											Base Code(s): D04
MB46	2012	1-120: MBX Desert 6/10	Silver	Impenetrable Desert Habitats, Round House	Orange / Plastic	Orange	Black		W4857 (USA) W4985 (ROW)	Thailand	Base Code(s): E11
N/A	2012	Hitch 'n Haul: Snow Attack	Lime Green	Stripe, 712 arctic team	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Black			Thailand
N/A	2012	5-Pack: Battle Mission	Salmon	2 Green stripes, SUPPLY	Black / Plastic	Green Tint	Black		W5186	Thailand	Base code(s): E29, E51
N/A	2012	5-Pack: Penguins of Madagascar	White	PENGUINS, KABOOM	Blue / Plastic	Light Blue	Yellow Tint		W9343	Thailand	Base code(s): E09, E12, E37
N/A	2012	Mission Force: Arctic Crew	Metalflake Blue	POLAR RESCUE, polar bear	Red / Plastic	Light Blue Tint	White		W5286	Thailand	Base code(s): F08, F11
MB99	2013	1-120: MBX Explorers	White	MBX, Real Matchbox	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Black		Y0911 (USA) BBL12 (ROW)	Thailand	Base code(s): F39
MB34	2014	1-120: MBX Explorers and 5-Pack: Dino Adventure	Metalflake Charcoal	T-Rex Transporter	Gray / Plastic	Orange Tint	Black		BDT20 (USA) BFJ01 (ROW) BFM96 (5P)	Thailand	Base code(s): F45, F48
Modified Model (MB928)
N/A	2015	Jurassic World 5/15	Yellow	06, JURASSIC WORLD	Grey / Plastic	Smoke	Black		DFT51	Thailand	Base Code(s): H09, H10
MB90	2015	1-120: MBX Explorers	Dark Yellow	MBX, ALIEN STUDY LAB, 89	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Black		CFW67 (USA) DFL20 (ROW)	Thailand	Base code(s): H28, H33, H37
MB109	2016	1-125: MBX Explorers	Metalflake Maroon	Barbed wire and 'Real Matchbox' logo on sides	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Black		DJW37 (USA) DMG32 (ROW)	Thailand	Base code(s): J02, J04, J05, J10
MB34	2017	1-125: MBX Construction	Blue	SCULPTING, DIGITAL DEVELOPMENT	Silver / Plastic	Clear	Gray		DVK51 (USA) DVN58 (ROW) DWT50 (PG)	Thailand	Base code(s): K04, K09
N/A	2019	5-Pack: Service Squad	Orange Pearl	TEAM MATCHBOX, LA 19	Black / Plastic	Orange Tint	Grey		GBJ71	Thailand	Base code(s): M01, M02, M03, M06, M22, M34, M40

Gallery

MB928 Desert Thunder V16 (2017)

2011 MBX Desert Thunder V16 from Desert Endurance

2011 MBX Desert Thunder V16 (front)

2011 MBX Desert Thunder V16 (rear)