Modelmatic Blog

News about forthcoming releases, delays and anything else I think useful.

Tarmac Works - June 2025 Announcements #1

Tarmac Works - June 2025 Announcements #1

By Jon Irvine
Below are the details of the first June release announcement from Tarmac Works. All have estimated release dates of Nov...
Tarmac Works - May 2025 Announcements #2

Tarmac Works - May 2025 Announcements #2

By Jon Irvine
Below are the details of the second May release announcement from Tarmac Works. All have estimated release dates of Oct...
Tarmac Works - May 2025 Announcements #1

Tarmac Works - May 2025 Announcements #1

By Jon Irvine
Below are the details of first May release announcement from Tarmac Works. All have estimated release dates of Oct 2025...
Tarmac Works - April 2025 Announcements #2

Tarmac Works - April 2025 Announcements #2

By Jon Irvine
Below are the details of 2nd April release announcement from Tarmac Works. All have estimated release dates of Sept 2025,...
Incoming Autworld, Johnny Lightning & M2 Machines

Incoming Autworld, Johnny Lightning & M2 Machines

By Jon Irvine
I've been asked by a few customers about new releases from Auto World, Johnny Lightning and M2 Machines, so thought...
Tarmac Works - April 2025 Announcements #1

Tarmac Works - April 2025 Announcements #1

By Jon Irvine
Below are the details of 1st April release announcement from Tarmac Works. All have estimated release dates of Sept 2025,...
Instructions - Doc Brown's Truck / Back to the Future (Custom)

Instructions - Doc Brown's Truck / Back to the Future (Custom)

By Jon Irvine
Below are instructions for creating the custom Doc Brown's Truck, once you receive the Greenlight 2019 Mail Delivery Vehicle and...
Understanding Hot Wheels Mainline Case Codes

Understanding Hot Wheels Mainline Case Codes

By Jon Irvine
I recently added some sealed Hot Wheels mainline cases, as I'm constantly asked about them and thought I'd give it...
BIG Sterling Protectors!

BIG Sterling Protectors!

By Jon Irvine
New larger Sterling Protector cases. Suitable for all Pop Culture, Retro Entertainment and Car Culture 2018 onwards.
Greenlight Collectibles "Green Machines"

Greenlight Collectibles "Green Machines"

By Jon Irvine
Greenlight call their chase cars “Green Machines”. They’re found across their entire range, including their accessories and dioramas. They’re generally...

Not sure what you're looking for?

By Jon Irvine
I have a lot of stock, so I've put this page together to give you an idea of what I...

Hot Wheels & Matchbox Mainline

By Jon Irvine
A few ongoing notes about the price of mainlines on Modelmatic. I very rarely buy mainline cases from suppliers -...

Chase cars

By Jon Irvine
Chase cars are limited edition versions of models distributed with regular cars. It’s a neat trick by manufacturers - the...