Released in 1999 in Matchbox’s Premiere Collection, this is the first Caterpillar model in my collection! Matchbox referred to this casting as “Integrated Toolcarrier” or “IT with Bucket”, but I think it is based off of a 1997 Caterpillar IT28G Wheel Loader, although I could be off. This exact casting (MB383) was released two times, although there is a version with forks (MB382) that existed at the same time. However, the problem that I have with this model isn’t actually with the model, but with its packaging. It was tied to the package with rubber bands, but over the course of 20 years, they disintegrated. Now this wouldn’t normally be a problem, but I quickly found out that the rubber bands melted onto the model, so the clean up process was a nightmare. Luckily, I was able to get most of it off, although I couldn’t clean out the rear axle. Luckily, it isn’t too noticeable, so I’m just going to let it be for now! Tell me what you think about it! Enjoy!