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Garbage Truck (2008) / Garbage King (2019)
Debut Series 1-75/1-100
Produced 2008-2012 (original)
2019 to 2024 (retool)
Number MB742


Versions[]

The Garbage Truck / Garbage King 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
MB47 2008 1-75/100: City Action 3/12 White CS Recycle, Recycle for A Better Tomorrow Light Blue / Plastic Smoke Gray M2631 (USA)
M7393 (ROW)
Thailand Garbage Truck - 2008 on base.
Two type wheels
MB47 2008 1-75/100: City Action 3/12 Dark Cream Think Green Black / Plastic Smoke Gray N2517 (USA)
N2518 (ROW)
Thailand
N/A 2008 10-Pack Orange Matchbox Sanitation and Recycling Gray / Plastic Smoke Black M6403 Thailand
EE01 2008 Euro Edition Orange Blue, White and Black, Pur Gray / Plastic Smoke Black M0229 Thailand Base Code(s): A43
MB46 2009 1-100 / 1-75: City Action 6/13 Red Bedolla Eco Resource Processing: Recycling for a Better Tomorrow! Dark Gray / Plastic Smoke Gray P2944 (USA) P6407 (ROW) Thailand Variations: Gray and Black Interior/Inserts

Base Code(s): B05

Black
EE11 2009 Euro Edition Dark Yellow Världens Renaste Sopbil!, Orange dots on cab Orange / Plastic Smoke Black P9206 Thailand Base Code(s): B10
SF14 2009 Superfast White and Green WM Waste Management, Red and White "reflectors" Black / Plastic Smoke Black P2601 Thailand Base Code(s): B39
N/A 2009 5-Pack: City Services Blue Matchbox Valley Disposal & Recycling Gray / Plastic Smoke Black N9647 Thailand Base Code(s): B41
MB66 2010 1-75/100: City Action 9/15 White Keep the Bay Clean!, Annapolis, Maryland Department of Public Works Black / Plastic Clear Black R4982 (USA)
R5076 (ROW)
Thailand Base Code(s): C05, C06
MB66 2010 1-75/100: City Action 9/15 Dark Turquoise MBX Trash Removal, Recycle 4 The Future, Green and Black stripes Black / Plastic Smoke Black T1540 (USA) Thailand Base Code(s): C14, C16, C18
MB66 2011 1-100: City Action 7/14 Light Green McCarthy Industries, Go Green - Live Better In A Clean World Gray / Plastic Smoke Black T8937 Thailand USA only, Base Code(s): D05, D09
N/A 2011 5-Pack: City Life White E-Waste Removal tampos Orange / Plastic Clear Orange V0312 Thailand Base Code(s): D36, D38
N/A 2012 5-Pack: City Works Black Trash Service, 742, etc Orange / Plastic Yellow Tint Orange W5181 Thailand Base Code(s): E50
Modified Model (Garbage King)
MB91 2019 1-100: MBX Service 15/20 Mint Green National Parks tampo Dark Grey / Plastic Smoke Mint Green FYR36 (USA)
GCF53 (ROW)
Thailand Base codes: L51, L52, M03, M20
MB20 2020 1-100: MBX City White MBX City Waste Services, detailed trim Dark Grey / Plastic Blue Tint Navy GKK72 (USA)
GKM06 (ROW)
Thailand Base codes: M52, N02, N04, N05, N32
N/A 2020 Gift Set: Thank You Heroes White Thank You Heroes, MB742 Black / Plastic Clear Yellow Thailand Base Code(s): N36
MB60 2021 1-100: MBX Metro White & Green West Coast - Recycling is Responsibility Gray / Plastic Clear Green GVX70 (USA)
GXM78 (ROW)
Thailand Base Code(s): P23, P29, P30, P32
N/A 2022 12-Pack: MBX Metro Light Green Go Green - Live Better In A Clean World Gray / Plastic Clear Green Thailand Base Code(s): R14
MB74 2022 1-100: MBX Metro White & Blue PNW - Pacific Northwest Sanitation Black / Plastic Light Smoke Blue HFR97 (ROW)
HFV52 (PG)
Thailand Base Code(s): R28, R32, R34
MB61 2023 1-100: MBX Metro Gray & Yellow Matchbox Construction deco; Unit 9 Dark Grey / Plastic Clear Yellow HKW95 (USA)

HLD09 (ROW)

Thailand Base Code(s): R48, S02, S04, S09
MB32 2024 1-100: MBX Metro Green & Dark Grey City Services, Garbage King, MB742 Grey / Plastic Light Smoke Dark Grey HVN99 (ROW) Thailand Base Code(s): S50, S51

Model History[]

The Garbage Truck / Garbage King is designed to resemble a real garbage truck. The casting has a number of MB742 and was in production from 2008 to 2012 when it was discontinued. It returned in 2019 now named Garbage King, although retooled as the rear is now plastic and the cab is a separate piece rather than being part of the body. The back no longer opens.

Card descriptions[]

  • The ball is dropping. 3-2-1....HAPPY NEW YEAR! The fireworks explode, the confetti rains down as Times Square erupts in a giant celebration! As this party ends, the night is just beginning for the Garbage Truck! Working well into the early hours, this city hero will be sure to get the streets cleaned up before dawn.
    —From 2010 City Action card (T1540)
  • You and your trusted Garbage Truck have an important mission - you must get the streets of Annapolis, MD in tip-top shape in time for the famous graduation ceremony at the U.S. Naval Academy. A true local hero, this Garbage Truck will not stop till America's sailing capital looks its absolute best!
    —From 2010 City Action card (R4982) and 2011 City Action card

Gallery[]