Matchbox Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG from the 2005 Regular Series (MB673)

Here is another Matchbox model that looks great. It's MB673 Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG from 2005. It has a nice paint job, nice lines, and nice tampos, including a EU license plate. Matchbox says it 1:61 scale, and I have no reason to disbelieve that. Even the interior has a fair amount of detail. As Matchbox is not as popular here with collectors, got it for $0.50 on the card - cheaper than when it was in the stores.

Kinder Egg 1957 Mercedes 300SL

I love Kinder Eggs, but, unfortunately due to FDA regulations they are not sold in the States. I usually can score some if I or someone I know goes to Europe, but that is rare. And being the kind soul that I am I usually give some of my precious stash to nieces and nephews. 

The toys inside the eggs vary wildly as to quality, and there are some true gems. This is a toy I picked up some years back, so not sure of the series its part of. It appears to be a 1957 Mercedes 300SL. There is no Mercedes badge on the toy, but if it isn't the 300SL, it's a good knock-off. The scale is around HO, or 1/87.