Volkswagen (T2) Bus (1970) Debut Series Outdoor Adventure Produced 2008-Present Number MB734 Scale 1:59

The Volkswagen T2 Bus is based on the 1970 production model of the same name. It was a veritable home on wheels and many free spirits in the 1960's and 1970's drove them and used them as a way of life. A similar model was used in the episode of Futurama entitled "Bendin' In The Wind," to great effect, as the main characters follow a band around and live in the Volkswagen Bus. Think Deadheads.

This vehicle is almost always released with a White plastic base and a White interior, except the Lesney Edition vehicle with a metal base and the 2009 Mail-in Superfast with a black base and interior.

DescriptionEdit

When the Pacific sun sinks into the sea, it's time for a bonfire and some barbeque action! And when the night stars come out, your Volkswagen T2 Bus doubles as an incredible camper van. Transform your Volkswagen into a cozy sleeper on wheels.

VersionsEdit

The Volkswagen (T2) Bus (1970) has come out in the following 1/59 scale versions:

Col #	Year	Series	Color	Tampo	Base Color / Type	Window Color	Interior Color	Wheel Type	Toy #	Country	Notes / Variations	Photo
MB79	2008	Outdoor Adventure 4/12	Orange	Detailed headlights and taillights	White / Plastic	Smoke	White		M2633	Thailand
MB94	2009	Outdoor Sportsman 6/12	Light Green	Detailed headlights and taillights	White / Plastic	Smoke	White		P2974	Thailand
MB94	2009	Outdoor Sportsman 6/12	Red	Detailed headlights and taillights	White / Plastic	Smoke	White		P6523	Thailand	Base Code(s): B20
Mail-in Promo	2009	Superfast	Metalflake Gold	Matchbox 55th Anniversary logo on sides, black roof, detailed headlights	Black / Plastic	Smoke	Black			Thailand	Wheel has whitewall.
N/A	2010	Lesney Edition	Medium Blue	Detailed headlights and taillights, White roof	Unpainted / Metal	Smoke	White		R1291	Thailand	Wheel has whitewall
MB79	2010	Outdoor Sportsman 6/10	Hunter Green	Camouflage, Sportsman's lodge	White / Plastic	Clear	White		R5010	Thailand	Base Code(s): C40
N/A	2010	Disney 5-Pack	Flat Blue	Lilo & Stitch graphics on sides, painted windows	White / Plastic	Smoke	White		MB734	Thailand	Base Code: C27:
N/A	2010	Off-Road Adventure 10-pack	Light Blue	Water splashes, Sport Fishing Experience	White / Plastic	Clear	White		R0621	Thailand	Base Code(s): C18, C30
MB79	2011	Outdoor Sportsman	Indigo	Medium blue side, Blue Horse Trainers, other tampos.	White / Plastic	Light Blue	White	Blue	T8979	Thailand	Base Code(s): D30
	2011	Camping Adventure 5-Pack	Orange	World Camping Tour, etc.	White / Plastic	Clear	White			Thailand	Base Code(s):
MB734	2012	Outdoor Adventure 5-Pack	Red	Camp Matchbox, Beach Camp, El Segundo, California, Fun time in the summertime!	Black / Plastic	Clear	White		W5188	Thailand	Base Code(s): E19
	2013	Matchbox 60th Anniversary	Black	Detailed tampo with Volkswagen written on both sides	Gold / Plastic	Clear	Gold			Thailand	Base Code(s): E50