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Volkswagen Beetle 4x4
Debut Series 1-75
Produced 2007-2025
Number MB723
Designer Ryu Asada
Scale 1:57


Versions[]

The Volkswagen Beetle 4x4 (2006) 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
MB61 2007 1-75: MBX Metal Baby Blue 90, Black and White side stripes, BLACK headlights, Red taillights Dark Gray / Plastic Smoke Gray K9517 (USA)
L0333 (ROW)
Thailand
MB91 (USA)
MB31 (ROW)
MB63 (Latin)
2008 1-75/100: All Terrain
4/13
Orange Red, White, Black and Yellow deco, Team 4 Matchbox Black / Plastic Smoke Black M5348 (USA)
M7427 (ROW)
Thailand
Base code(s): A48
MB91 (USA)
MB31 (ROW)
MB63 (Latin)
2008 1-75/100: All Terrain
4/13
Metalflake Lime Red, White, Black and Yellow deco, Team 4 Matchbox Black / Plastic Smoke Black N2536 Thailand Base Code(s): A50, A52
N/A 2008 5-Pack: Dino Mountain Matte Lime Green Park Patrol, White side section, 723 Gray / Plastic Smoke Gray M0144 Thailand
N/A 2008 5-Pack: Nick Jr. Neon Lemon DORA Black / Plastic Red Tint Tan M0167 Thailand
N/A 2008 10-Pack: Adventure Metalflake Purple Carlyle Racing; 7; Black, Orange and White section Black / Plastic Smoke Light Gray M6402 Thailand
MB82 (USA)
MB31 (ROW)
2009 1-75/100: Desert Adventure
8/14
Flat Brown White, Yellow, Black and Brown stripes, 65 Black / Plastic Smoke Beige P2979 (USA)
P6440 (USA)
Thailand Base Code(s): B24, B27, B34
N/A 2009 5-Pack: Desert Adventure Teal White, Green, Black and Yellow tampos Dark Gray / Plastic Smoke Black N9645 Thailand Base Code(s): B25
N/A 2009 10-Pack Flat Gray Black, Red and White shark face graphics, VW-723 Black / Plastic Clear Black P3013 Thailand Base Code(s): B22, B24
MB91 (USA) MB58 (ROW) 2010 1-75/100: Desert Endurance
8/11
Mint Green Black and White segmented stripes, National Parks Black / Plastic Smoke Black R5015 (USA)
R5115 (ROW)
Thailand Base Code(s): C10, C12, C18, C22, C23
MB41 2012 1-120: MBX Desert
1/10
White 4, MH Racing, Dirt, Orange and Black sections Orange / Plastic Smoke Black W4790 (USA)
W4913 (ROW)
Thailand Base Code(s): D38, D48
N/A 2012 5-Pack: Desert Adventure Green [1] SCORPION 38, mud splatter Black / Plastic Yellow Tint White W5182 Thailand Volkswagen Beetle 4x4 on base.[2]
Base Code(s): D50, D51
Retooled Version (engine is now part of the interior)
MB63 2014 1-120: MBX Explorers Pearl White OFF ROAD Black / Plastic Aqua Tint Orange BDT60 (USA)
BFJ30 (ROW)
Thailand Base Code(s): G43
MB105 2015 1-120: MBX Explorers Purple MBX CARLSON... White / Plastic Smoke Silver White Rim CFW89 (USA)
DFL67 (ROW)
Thailand Base Code(s): H32, H35
N/A 2019 5-Pack: No Road, No Problem Light Blue 67, Gulf tampo Orange / Plastic Clear Silver GBJ72 Thailand Base Code(s): L43, L51, M03, M24
N/A 2020 Candy Series
6/6
Metalflake White Tropical DOTS Green / Plastic Green Tint Silver GKP80 Thailand Base Code(s): M42, N07
N/A 2021 5-Pack: MBX Rally II Metalflake Copper White, Yellow and Orange stripes, 65 Black / Plastic Smoke Gray HCJ02 Thailand Base Code(s): N21, N22
9-Pack GVY69 Base Code(s): P18, P24
GVY70
N/A 2021 Retro Series
18/24
Pink Brown, Turquoise, Tan and Orange design, VW logo White / Plastic Blue Tint Gray GWJ50 Thailand Base Code(s): P13, P24
N/A 2022 5-Pack: MBX Mountain II Baby Blue 90, Black and White side stripes, WHITE headlights, Red taillights Dark Gray / Plastic Smoke Gray HFH07 Thailand Base Code(s): P45, P46
2023 9-Pack HKY05 Base Code(s): R47
N/A 2023 Volkswagen Series (2023)
5/6
Light Matte Lime Green Park Patrol, White side section, 723 Gray / Plastic Smoke Gray HLM72 Thailand Different Hues
Base Code(s): S06
2024 5-Pack: Volkswagen HVT70 Different Hues
Base Code(s): S34, S37
N/A 2024 5-Pack: MBX Retro Neon Yellow Rough blue grid pattern and pink lines inspired by 1993 4X4 Chevy Van, VW logo Gray / Plastic Blue Tint Gray HVT71 Thailand Base Code(s): U13A
MB43 2024 1-100: MBX Adventure White 'Beach Patrol, Rescue', diagonal red and blue lines inspired by 1990 Ford Bronco II, #24 Gray / Plastic Smoke Red HVL92 (USA)
HVR32 (ROW)
HVP20 (UK)
Thailand No base code;
Packaging Code(s): T28A
N/A 2024 Candy Series
6/6
Metalflake White Tropical DOTS Green / Plastic Green Tint Silver HVV81 Thailand Base Code(s): S34, S50
MB12 2025 1-125: MBX Adventure Light Blue Red, Orange, Yellow lines, "VW Beetle" text, VW logo Metallic Gray / Plastic Orange Tint Silver Orange
JBP49 (USA) Thailand Packaging Code(s): U07A, U11A

Model History[]

This casting was re-tooled for the 2014 model year. The engine is now part of the interior, as opposed to being a separate piece.

Description[]

  • You just received an urgent call! A grizzly bear has been spotted approaching the campground! Your Volkswagen Beetle 4x4 is the perfect vehicle to tackle the thick forest path so you can rescue the campers and send that bear on his way!
    —From the 2010 Desert Endurance card

See also[]

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References[]

  1. www.mbxforum.com Retrieved 7 November 2016
  2. yihj0750.blogspot.com.au Retrieved 7 November 2016