Yes Sir!

They were offered for pre-sale way back when and they are now in the mail to my house:

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Subject:Matchbox Best of British Series

Note:Matchbox Best of British Series

They were expecting as little as 2000 sets state side if I remember correctly.

I will add some borrowed pics later this afternoon and I will have mine DLMed and pictured later on...olesarge90/Gill

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/olesarge90/MBX%20-Best%20of%20British/brit90002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/olesarge90/MBX%20-Best%20of%20British/britarmored002a.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/olesarge90/MBX%20-Best%20of%20British/britbus002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/olesarge90/MBX%20-Best%20of%20British/britdiscovery002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/olesarge90/MBX%20-Best%20of%20British/britetype002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/olesarge90/MBX%20-Best%20of%20British/britfire002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/olesarge90/MBX%20-Best%20of%20British/britlotus002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/olesarge90/MBX%20-Best%20of%20British/britmini002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/olesarge90/MBX%20-Best%20of%20British/britrangerover002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/olesarge90/MBX%20-Best%20of%20British/brittaxi002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/olesarge90/MBX%20-Best%20of%20British/brittvr002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/olesarge90/MBX%20-Best%20of%20British/britxk002.jpg

Mine are on their way as well:)

JEff

I saw the whole set for sale at a local antique store. I came home with the police Land Rover, the silver Range Rover, and the Double-Decker bus. My friend also got one of the Minis.

Great set at a nice price. I wish I'd signed up for them!

Nice looking release!

Great set at a nice price. I wish I'd signed up for them!

I ordered mine yesterday. These are awesome! There was about 8 sets on eBay last night. Slightly higher in price but still worth it in my eyes. :thumbsup:

Nice. What's the story with those? Not available at retail?

If someone can help me out please do. As I understand it the NSF series was renamed 'Best of America' or 'Best in USA' when WM took over the exclusive rights to sell NSF this year. The NSF in Britain was renamed Best of British as well. Not sure about the time line here as I have a short term memory problem and it rears its ugly head ever now and then. Hope this explains your question...olesarge90/Gill

Sooooo.... Wally's should be getting these...? Are they limited? I see 2-3 I might buy, but don't want the entire set.

I believe these were only available in retails stores in the UK. From what I understand, some US diecast retailers (ie. Midwest Diecast Miniatures) were able to purchase them. "This series will not be in the Mass Market as this series will only be a Hobby Dealer EXCLUSIVE." http://www.mdcmonline.com/

http://www.matchbox.co.uk/bestofbritish/index.html

kewl beens - thanx

I will add some borrowed pics later this afternoon and I will have mine DLMed and pictured later on...olesarge90/Gill

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/olesarge90/MBX%20-Best%20of%20British/britbus002.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/olesarge90/MBX%20-Best%20of%20British/britetype002.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/olesarge90/MBX%20-Best%20of%20British/britmini002.jpg



http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/olesarge90/MBX%20-Best%20of%20British/brittvr002.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v322/olesarge90/MBX%20-Best%20of%20British/britxk002.jpg
Yay! My photos really got around here. As the first one in the world that posted pictures of these 12 models when I got them in early February I am amazed at how far they have spread. I see them on sites all over the place, and even on ebay. The only thing is, I got these in February in England when they were first launched, and Mattel have done another small production run to sell to hobby stores and dealers in USA. Now with all of the small variations that have been put in models recently, I am curious as to whether there could be shade or wheel variations in the US dealer set to my original UK release.

Of course I do not want to go and purchase a dealer set just to find out. There may not be.

Oh the dilemma of the variation specialist.

:) :D :p

Yay! My photos really got around here. As the first one in the world that posted pictures of these 12 models when I got them in early February I am amazed at how far they have spread. I see them on sites all over the place, and even on ebay. The only thing is, I got these in February in England when they were first launched, and Mattel have done another small production run to sell to hobby stores and dealers in USA. Now with all of the small variations that have been put in models recently, I am curious as to whether there could be shade or wheel variations in the US dealer set to my original UK release.

Of course I do not want to go and purchase a dealer set just to find out. There may not be.

Oh the dilemma of the variation specialist.

:) :D :p

David,
My apologies for not crediting you for these great pics. I will be DLMing them as I stated as soon as I get them. I will take several views and send them directly to you for your review.
olesarge90/Gill

Dear All:

Nice series!! I will try to grab the AEC Routemaster and Land Rover Police.

David,
My apologies for not crediting you for these great pics. I will be DLMing them as I stated as soon as I get them. I will take several views and send them directly to you for your review.
olesarge90/GillHey don't worry about it. I am not fussed about being credited. I just enjoy seeing that my pictures are popping up time and again.

:) :D :p

Very nice!! Would someday like to get my hands on the Jag & London Taxi :)

Love those Jags!