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The “Great Beers of the World” series by Matchbox is a collectible diecast range from the 1990s, featuring classic trucks and wagons decorated with famous international beer brands.

Overview of the Series

• Produced by: Matchbox Collectibles (part of the Models of Yesteryear line)

• Theme: Celebrates iconic breweries worldwide by pairing their logos with vintage vehicles.

• Scale: Typically 1:43 diecast models.

• Release Period: Early–mid 1990s.

• Packaging: Each model came boxed, often with brewery branding and collector information.

 Example Models in the Series

Some notable vehicles from the collection include:

• YGB03 Atkinson Steam Wagon “Swan”

• YGB07 Renault AG 1910 “Kronenbourg”

• YGB08 GMC Van “Steinlager”

• YGB11 Foden Steam Wagon “Whitbread”

• YGB12 Yorkshire Steam Wagon “Löwenbräu”

• YGB14 Ford Model T “Kirin”

• YGB17 Mercedes-Benz L5 “Henninger Bräu”

Each model was painted in brewery colors and logos, making them both transport history pieces and beer memorabilia.

Collector Notes

• Cross-appeal: Popular with both diecast collectors and beer memorabilia enthusiasts.

• Storage: Many sets remain unopened since the 1990s, making them highly desirable.

• Market trend: Prices are stable but can spike for rarer breweries or complete boxed sets.