Marchon Guide Addendum

Listed below are corrections and additional data discovered since the publication of the Marchon Collector's Guide.

 

Aerohopper #22080.1:  Also in set "Jet Hopper Challenge."

Aerohopper #22090.1:  Also in set "Jet Hopper Challenge."

Corvette #22104:  Silver rims in 1988.  White rims in 1989.  Also in sets "Corvette" and "Pro Tour."

Corvette #22105:  Silver rims in 1988.  Gray rims in 1989.  Also in sets "Corvette" and "Pro Tour."

Corvette #22078.1:  Also in set "Winner's Cup."

Corvette #22078.3:  Also in Empire set "Pro Tour Cup."

Corvette #22079.1:  Also in set "Winner's Cup."

Corvette #22079.3:  Also in Empire set "Pro Tour Cup."

Firebird #22100.3:  Also in set "Big Bend Classic."

Firebird #22101.3:  Also in set "Big Bend Classic."

Firebird #88831:  Silver rims in 1988.  Gray rims in 1989.

Jeep #22064.4:  Also in set "La Corsa Del Vulcano."

Jeep #22065.4:  Also in set "La Corsa Del Vulcano."

Mercedes #22068.2:  Also in set "Monte Carlo."

Mercedes #22069.2:  Also in set "Monte Carlo."

Sky Fighter #24389.1:  Also in set "F-14 Dog Fight."

Sky Fighter #24390.1:  Also in set "F-14 Dog Fight."

Testarossa #22106:  The offer to obtain this free car was valid until June 30, 1990.  It is possible a substitute car was used to fill offers after stock ran out.  A Marchon employee recalled the Phantom Testarossa inventory was depleted in 1989. 

Testarossa #22107:  Silver rims in 1988.  White rims in 1989.  Also in set "G-Force Eliminator."

Testarossa #22108:  Silver rims in 1988.  White rims in 1989.  Also in set "G-Force Eliminator."

Testarossa #22096.2:  The hood logo (black box and #12) is always lower on the 1992 version.  It was unlikely a deliberate design change by Marchon and the logo placement was just due to poor quality control.  This car was only included in the set with Testarossa #22095.3 and is not encountered often.  Some collectors may consider this a different version.  This was known before the guide was printed. 

Thunderbird #22051:  Black rims in 1992.  Gold rims in 1993.

Thunderbird #22053:  A run of these cars in 1993 had blurry bird logos on the hood and window.  It is believed all come from a Canadian "Police Chase" set.  Obviously a factory error, but there are enough of these cars around to be noticed.  Some collectors may consider this a different version.  This was known before the guide was printed.

Thunderbird #22103:  Silver rims in 1988.  Gray rims in 1989.

Empire Red Firebird from "Smash 'n Crash Mountain Pass" was released by Marchon first in 1994.  The Marchon version has a black Formula 1 chassis with black rims.

Empire White Firebird from "Smash 'n Crash Mountain Pass" was released by Marchon first in 1994.  The Marchon version has a black Formula 1 chassis with black rims.

Formula 1 "Ligier" #G.033: Included as a free car with selected "USA Raceway" sets.