Why on earth did they do it in the same green & white combo as the Hero City version? I haven't bought the new one yet, but I do have the HC one. From what I have seen in pics, the graphics are slightly different, wheels are different, and the bumpers are not painted green. They almost look to be metal (is it a metal base?). Almost makes me think they had a ton of green & white VW's hanging around left over from HC and just decided to do them as taxis again.

Why on earth did they do it in the same green & white combo as the Hero City version? I haven't bought the new one yet, but I do have the HC one. From what I have seen in pics, the graphics are slightly different, wheels are different, and the bumpers are not painted green. They almost look to be metal (is it a metal base?). Almost makes me think they had a ton of green & white VW's hanging around left over from HC and just decided to do them as taxis again.

It is a gray plastic base. We could only wish for the metal bases to make a comeback.
It does look a lot like the HC Taxi but as a VW collector I still had to have it.:rolleyes:

It is a gray plastic base. We could only wish for the metal bases to make a comeback.
It does look a lot like the HC Taxi but as a VW collector I still had to have it.:rolleyes:

I hear ya. I'll have to pick one up as I'm a taxi collector (and some what of a beetle nut as well :lol:). I just would have preferred a different color.

It is a gray plastic base. We could only wish for the metal bases to make a comeback.
It does look a lot like the HC Taxi but as a VW collector I still had to have it.:rolleyes:
I hear that the '66 Mustang this year has a metal base.

I hear that the '66 Mustang this year has a metal base.

Really I just passed on one of those. I might have to take a second look.:(

I hear that the '66 Mustang this year has a metal base.

Yes it does, very nicely done, too!!

Yes it does, very nicely done, too!!

Inquiring minds want to know how it does on the Fest carnage track?:confused:

Why on earth did they do it in the same green & white combo as the Hero City version? I haven't bought the new one yet, but I do have the HC one. From what I have seen in pics, the graphics are slightly different, wheels are different, and the bumpers are not painted green. They almost look to be metal (is it a metal base?). Almost makes me think they had a ton of green & white VW's hanging around left over from HC and just decided to do them as taxis again.
Here are a few pictures of the 3 VW Beetles Matchbox have made in green/white together.
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y11/djtmb75/Up%20close/beetleg5.jpg
http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y11/djtmb75/Up%20close/beetleg6.jpg
I suppose it was done in a similar color scheme again as it was so popular in Mexico in that design.

:) :D :p

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:woohoo::woohoo:

That thing is sweeeeeet sure wish I could find one :thumbsup:

I hope they put those new style VW wheels on this taxi soon!! or else I'll have to drill one apart and do it myself!!

Looks good. I hope to find one soon...............:thumbsup:

Inquiring minds want to know how it does on the Fest carnage track?:confused:

OK I bought one for FestCarnage!

what about the yellow VW bug taxi?... did they play the same game with that one?...I.E. different wheels, different parts painted?