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Matchbox > 2026 > Basic
Let’s not look for any changes in the 2026 mainline compared to last year – 125 models are planned, plus 4 chase models, just like in the previous season. The first two waves will be released before the end of 2025.
Wave A includes 13 models, neatly released in sequence from number 1 to number 13. Models in positions 11, 12, and 13 are new releases – 2024 Honda Civic Type R, 1993 Toyota Celica and MBX Gritter King in Matchbox Construction livery. Collectors lucky enough may also come across the first chase model 1985 Porsche 911 Rally. This is followed by Wave B, where the continuous numbering continues up to position 19; beyond that, the cars have various numbers, so expectations that each wave would feature cars strictly in numerical order remain unfulfilled. In any case, this wave brings another 10 pieces, including two new models – Ridge Raider II and 1958 Chevrolet Corvette.
Next in line is wave C again with 10 new cars, of which 3 are new - Polestar 5 (which was supposed to be released in the basic line in 2025, but there was a delay), Toyota RAV4 Off Road (with left/right steering wheel options) and Jeep J10 Stepside. In the following wave D there are 9 models + super chase 1977 Jaguar XJ6C. There is only one new casting in this wave, namely a model of a fire truck with an electric motor Pierce Volterra EV.
The fifth wave E of 2026 has nine new designs, including 5 new castings! 1997 McLaren F1 GT, 2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter Ambulance, 2019 Toyota 4Runner, 2024 Chevrolet Camaro ZL-1 Convertible and 2023 Chevy Tahoe Z71. That's a lot of new stuff in one batch. Wave F is coming out almost immediately, which is much more limited in terms of content. Six cars, only one of which is new, but again a top-notch one - the 2002 Mazda RX-7 Spirit R.
In the seventh wave of G we find 8 new models, neatly arranged from number 61 to 69 (65 omitted), of which two are new. The 2024 GMC Sierra 3500 Wrecker Tow Truck model and the 1974 Ford F-100 Ranger, which is especially popular with collectors in America.
