The 1995 Collection
46 collections were released for the mainline 1995 series. Many foreign packaging variations were also released including at least Australia, Italy, France/Germany, and Canada. Similar to 1994, a collection with hanzi characters on the card is found for 1995 as well (collection #21), but in the blister too now.
46 collections were released for the mainline 1995 series. Many foreign packaging variations were also released including at least Australia, Italy, France/Germany, and Canada. Similar to 1994, a collection with hanzi characters on the card is found for 1995 as well (collection #21), but in the blister too now.
1995 Super Pack, Super Value Pack, and Promotional Collections
Similar to 1993 and 1994, Super Packs were released in 1995 as well. The examples shown here include signed sample documentation. Incredibly, a release of 1995 Super Pack II vehicles on a 1994 Super Pack card is known and shown below. The Super Value Pack includes unique vehicles making it highly collectible. Boxed sets of 2 collections are known for 1995, and likely available through mail-in catalog orders or a promotional option. These have been found in Europe and Australia. Vehicles and arrangements are identical to the normal carded versions.
Similar to 1993 and 1994, Super Packs were released in 1995 as well. The examples shown here include signed sample documentation. Incredibly, a release of 1995 Super Pack II vehicles on a 1994 Super Pack card is known and shown below. The Super Value Pack includes unique vehicles making it highly collectible. Boxed sets of 2 collections are known for 1995, and likely available through mail-in catalog orders or a promotional option. These have been found in Europe and Australia. Vehicles and arrangements are identical to the normal carded versions.
1995 Bonus Minis Collections
This promotional bonus configuration includes some of the most sought after mini vehicles. The designs are different from the original minis release in 1989 and 1990 making them highly desirable for collectors. Only certain 1995 collections were sold with this free bonus it appears, and the bonus minis offered were changed somewhat randomly. Some of the minis appear to have been more limited than others like the cement mixers. This was a USA only promotion.
This promotional bonus configuration includes some of the most sought after mini vehicles. The designs are different from the original minis release in 1989 and 1990 making them highly desirable for collectors. Only certain 1995 collections were sold with this free bonus it appears, and the bonus minis offered were changed somewhat randomly. Some of the minis appear to have been more limited than others like the cement mixers. This was a USA only promotion.
1995 Bonus Vehicle Collections
Another 1995 USA only promotion was the 2 bonus vehicles on a 4-pack collection. The normal 5th vehicle was included as one of the bonus cars, but another 6th car was a vehicle from a separate collection from the same mainline. This promotion was likely short-lived due to the minis being offered too.
Another 1995 USA only promotion was the 2 bonus vehicles on a 4-pack collection. The normal 5th vehicle was included as one of the bonus cars, but another 6th car was a vehicle from a separate collection from the same mainline. This promotion was likely short-lived due to the minis being offered too.
1995 Hidden/Surprise Bonus Collections
An interesting bonus promotion in the UK for 1995 (and 1996) was the Surprise Bonus vehicle. A hidden vehicle was placed inside the blister insert as an added free item. These bonus vehicles were simple single color items with limited detail and included cars, planes, helicopters, boats, and motorcycles. (See below section for vehicles from this promotion which are either 1995 or 1996.)
An interesting bonus promotion in the UK for 1995 (and 1996) was the Surprise Bonus vehicle. A hidden vehicle was placed inside the blister insert as an added free item. These bonus vehicles were simple single color items with limited detail and included cars, planes, helicopters, boats, and motorcycles. (See below section for vehicles from this promotion which are either 1995 or 1996.)
1995/1996 Hidden Bonus Vehicles Collection
The collections above each had a free hidden bonus vehicle in the insert part of the blister. Below are 50 different vehicles that have been found and believed to be from these 1995/1996 collections. More vehicles exist than those shown here of course, but this is a fairly decent representative sampling of the types at least. Unfortunately, records for which vehicle went with which set do not exist for most vehicles except the few confirmed by collectors that have actually opened sealed packs and kept that record. (And unless opening multiples of the same pack, there would be no way to know if they were randomly inserted or not.)
The collections above each had a free hidden bonus vehicle in the insert part of the blister. Below are 50 different vehicles that have been found and believed to be from these 1995/1996 collections. More vehicles exist than those shown here of course, but this is a fairly decent representative sampling of the types at least. Unfortunately, records for which vehicle went with which set do not exist for most vehicles except the few confirmed by collectors that have actually opened sealed packs and kept that record. (And unless opening multiples of the same pack, there would be no way to know if they were randomly inserted or not.)
1995 Mini-Pack Collections
Mini Packs of 2 vehicles were sold in 1995. Presumably this was to offer an inexpensive means to acquire a few micros at smaller retailers. Some of these mini packs can be very difficult to locate, but the vehicles are still the same as the mainline release. There appear to be 12 separate mini pack releases.
Mini Packs of 2 vehicles were sold in 1995. Presumably this was to offer an inexpensive means to acquire a few micros at smaller retailers. Some of these mini packs can be very difficult to locate, but the vehicles are still the same as the mainline release. There appear to be 12 separate mini pack releases.
1995 Radicators Collections
These vehicles are larger size than typical Micro Machines, but highly detailed and super fast! Collections 1 through 6 are fairly common to find, but collections 7 through 10 are much more difficult. Approximately 8-10 of collection #10 are known, but only 2 of collections #7, #8, and #9 are known. An Italian version of packaging was released for this series. Unreleased (unique casting) vehicles as depicted in the 1996 spring catalog are found below as pre-production pieces.
These vehicles are larger size than typical Micro Machines, but highly detailed and super fast! Collections 1 through 6 are fairly common to find, but collections 7 through 10 are much more difficult. Approximately 8-10 of collection #10 are known, but only 2 of collections #7, #8, and #9 are known. An Italian version of packaging was released for this series. Unreleased (unique casting) vehicles as depicted in the 1996 spring catalog are found below as pre-production pieces.