Top Gun: Maverick is a sequel to the original Top Gun (1986). It was apparently due for release back in 2019, but has been delayed several times, and is now due out in the middle of 2021. The trailers can be seen on You Tube. Matchbox have released a host of models to go with the film, at least some of which are now in the shops. A quick look on-line also shows a die-cast twin pack of the F-14 and F-18 models by Corgi, and plastic kits by Airfix and Revell.
Here are the Matchbox Top Gun: Maverick models that I picked up a few days ago - the first of these models that I have seen here in NZ. You can imagine how fast I jumped on them. A quick look shows that there is actually a lot more in the way of Matchbox models. My initial haul includes two different five-packs, each with four vehicles and a small F-14 Tomcat fighter. Plus, a four-pack of Sky-Busters aircraft, with two larger Tomcats in different markings. None of these aircraft have any US national insignia, which seems really odd. Perhaps these now require a licence, and have to be paid for ? Just a guess on my part.
The five-packs come in a clear plastic tray, inserted in to a cardboard sleeve. Thankfully, both Matchbox and Hot Wheels are now listing the names of the models on the back of the pack, something they neglected to do for many years. Both packs include the Swing Wing model (a mini F-14 Tomcat), but in different markings. I do not know if any of these vehicles actually appear in the film.
First set:
2011 Mini Countryman - green
2019 Ford Mustang - gunmetal
1972 Ford Bronco - light blue
Jeep 4x4 - red
Swing Wing - pale grey
Second set:
1956 Aston Martin DBR1 - green
2008 Dodge Challenger - grey
2010 Ford Raptor - Black
Petrol Pumper - blue and white
Swing Wing - medium grey
The Sky-Busters four-pack comes in a clear plastic blister, mounted on a backing card. There are two F-14 Tomcats from the 1986 movie, in slightly different markings, as flown by Maverick and Iceman; along with the F/A-18 flown by Maverick and Darkstar from the new film.
A video showing the same five-packs as I have, plus the first Sky-Busters.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6gaWK5OBEp0
There is a 20 inch long aircraft carrier playset, with an F/A-18 Hornet model. Here is an unboxing clip of it. This is an existing model, in a special Top Gun box. Bet that is going to be expensive.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ErTqq-iaJw
Another carrier video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJvTasuviM4
Another clip showing some of the 15 different Sky-Busters aircraft models, all on single cards. Some of these are different versions of the same casting.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eHkmcpZ81SA
According to the 2020 Matchbox Wiki the models in this series are as follows:
1/15 Darkstar
2/15 Enemy Strike Jet
3/15 F/A-18 Super Hornet Hero
4/15 F-14 Tomcat Maverick
5/15 F-35B Lightning II
6/15 P-51 Mustang
7/15 F-14 Tomcat Rogue Nation
8/15 F/A-18 Super Hornet Rooster
The remaining models are not yet listed.
This site lists all of the above, plus a couple of aeroplane launcher sets, with the F/A-18 and Darkstar models.
https://www.military.com/off-duty/movies/2020/06/24/manage-your-top-gun-maverick-sadness-these-awesome-toys.html
Collecting all of these is going to be an expensive business, given the sheer number of models.
Clearly, I have a lot still to look out for.
Paul Adams from New Zealand
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