So glad to hear so many say that I was missed, I never thought that people would care so much about my welfare! - Also glad to hear that you liked the container home it took many months of work to complete!
Marty, I am actually in tears to see that you are back doing what we all love to watch you doing. Your videos are a reminder of childhood days ( I had this toy and the carry case as well) and seeing them again brings back so many happy memories. Just remember you are so appreciated by all of us and we are all so grateful and overjoyed to have you back. Keep up the good work and be safe.
Hi Marty! Welcome back !! I missed your videos. Beautiful idea of the double color for the models and I see that Kevin continues to give you problems :-))) See you soon
Marty. Thank you for coming back and sharing your gift with us. Your return has made a lot of folks around the world quite glad. I hope you are HAPPY WITH THAT!!!
What can I say but....ahhh 😌 it's so great to see a new video. I'm so happy we have the older videos to keep us entertained but nothing beats new material. Welcome back Marty, thank you so much for what you do. Fantastic restorations love both the red & the John deer green 😀 cannot wait to see what's next. Keep Kevin away from the egg bins 😂
Marty, Welcome Back! Glad that you are fully established in your new home, have recovered from your health issues and and back to your hobby. You have been certainly missed. Regards from Spain!
Good to see you back Marty 😊. And they both turn out awesome. And Kevin us to his old tricks. Miss you and Kevin and life gets in the way hope to see more video.
@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers Thank You! Marty, I definitely feel for you with your health scare and I'm glad you're doing better! I'm a 45 year old disabled electrical lineman and I'm currently fighting for disability! It's been tough dealing with the fact I'm not able to do things anymore and this month makes 3 years since I became disabled. I've been battling depression throughout this ordeal as well and I don't smile much anymore. However, when I watch your videos, they never fail to make me smile, laugh, and enjoy something positive. You do great work on the models and I love how you pay attention to every little detail. Keep up the great work Marty and can't wait for the next video!!
This was the first Matchbox model I owned. I was 7. I remember walking with my mother through Kress (a local five and dime as we called them then) and seeing the shelves of Matchbox and riveting on the combine harvester. The fact that the harvester blades operated when you moved the tractor fascinated me. Matchbox vehicles became my "allowance" for completing my allotted chores each week (they were 59 cents plus tax I recall), and soon I amassed a sizable collection. Ive begun again, collecting only those vehicles I previously owned. The fascination remains. Thanks for the memories, Marty!
I’m in the building trades in a small village in New Mexico, USA. At a local dinner party I mentioned I watch a relaxing, calming UA-cam of a fella who restores matchbox. A guy from the medical world who deals with terminal patients piped up, “Oh you mean Marty!”. What are the odds? He was delighted to know you’re back on as am I.
The boy from the bush is back in town and how good it was to watch a makeover after what seems like years, and how appropriate it was to, a Combine Harvester as the first new video, now that you are a man on the land🤣 Your looking well Marty and the property is a credit to you all.... Looking forward to many more makeovers..... Thank you
Welcome back Marty! Really pleased to see you looking fit and well. My 8 year old son cheered and did laps of the house when he saw the new video on here. (He went to wake his mum to tell her, "Marty's back! Yay!")
Moin Marty,,it's an pleasure to sit here again by breakfast with toast and coffee in my home and watch your brand new video. Greetings from Braunschweig/Germony 😝✌️🚀🚀🥁🥁💫🍫
Marty, So overjoyed to see you back. I’m happy to hear you are feeling well. How great it is to see Kevin as well. You provide such entertaining videos. Can’t wait to see them again. Your new place is beautiful. Thank You, Bless you, Stay well!
I never thought much of that model . Seeing it in primer really shows up the detail. An amazing casting that the original die maker must have spent a lot of time on.
Greetings from the home of Elvis Presley, Memphis, Tennessee. We missed you Marty! Great to see you in good health and you haven’t missed a step. Models are perfect as always. Hope to see much much more.🎉😊
Another great makeover! Wish I'd claimed half of my brother and my matchbox cars, but when I went looking for them I was told he had taken all of them some years before. I remember playing with this combine, thanks for the memories.
Great to see you back my friend. Your home looked awesome and I am almost in tears to be able to enjoy your passion once again. Greets from the Netherlands
Welcome back Marty. It's so good to see you once again working your magic on these classic toys. All the things we love so much are here, from the looked forward to, newspaper headline in the spray booth to Kevin's antics in the house. Looking forward to more postings in the future and hoping all is well with you and your family.
Ahhhh.... That's the stuff... Like a good drug in my bloodstream. Marty's soothing vocal tones once again. Love ya, Marty! Great video! (I haven't watched the whole thing, yet...I just already know). We missed you! -Vic
Very well done Marty! Really enjoyed these restorations! The John Deere green was great, your attention to original detail is greatly appreciated! Thank you for the entertainment, very much appreciated!
I don't know about Australia, but eggs have gone sky high in the US. If the situation is the same down under, you, Marty, could be sitting on a gold mine! Keep up the good work, mate!
Good to see you back in action, Marty. Will you be doing a tour of your workshop at some point? I will be having one at our 2nd home in Thailand when I retire in 5 years, so seeing how others are laid out will give me a few ideas. 😊 Speaking of Uri Geller, I met him a few years back and watched him rub the spoon with one finger, a few inches from my eyes, to it's eventual seperation. Fascinating stuff. All the best. 🇬🇧
Marty, you've been the inspiration for me to restore my old childhood cars. You got me through when I had illnesses, when I needed tips and tricks, you're my lunchbreak boredom solver. I'm glad you're doing well now, because I tell ya' the world wouldn't be the same without you!
Finally! Welcome back Marty, we all missed you! I'm sure I had one of those combines when I was little, but it was in a sorry state as I recall. This takes me back to those care-free days.
It’s so good to see you back and more importantly healthy! I used to collect matchbox cars as a kid and still have them. You’re channel was always one of my favorites. Thank you for what you do.
A cheerful and warm hello from Paris. Happy to watch another great episode of your channel. You Marty, and your silly companion Kevin seem to be in great shape. I guess that your Starlink package is giving you entire satisfaction in your new remote location. Great to see how you rebuilt a bubble of civilization, right in the middle of nowhere.
I had the doppelgänger for this combine when I was much younger. Loose front tires, totally savaged paint job, and a slightly bent front scoop that allowed the blades to be popped out . . . ah, nostalgia!
MARTY!!! You legend! My mom has been asking when will you post another video. I’m sharing this link before I watch it - it’s important that she sees it too! Best wishes to all! EDIT: Mom sent me a text… “Aw, Great! - was going to get up but will stay in bed in comfort and watch it - Thanks!”
It's great to see a new makeover and a twofer at that. Both the original color and the John Deere green are lovely. So happy to see Kevin, too bad about those eggs...
Got a little emotional after seeing you posting videos again Marty, this channel has made me smile though some of the darkest times. I lost my old man to covid last year and I used to love showing him a new matchbox makeover when I visited. So wonderful to see you back!
Terrific video Marty and both models are a triumph, the JD being with actual JD paint is a masterpiece! So good to have you back Marty, stay safe and take care, Ben
Marty! Hello from Brazil! It's good to see a new video from you... I don't know what it is, but ur videos are really nice and relaxing to watch! And ofc, the outcoming of ur work is amazing, too! Cheers, man!
Marty, it's fantastic to see you back. Your channel was a god-send when I was laid up after a nasty accident a couple of years back. Thank you! 'toe nail clippings' 😀
The world is RIGHT!! Marty is making over a Matchbox👍👍✌️✌️❤️❤️👏🏻👏🏻
Thanks Jennifer.
Hear! Hear! Glad you are doing better Marty!
YASSSSS!!
And Kevin is back too;)
Not quite but in a right direction regarding this lol
Can we agree that it's awesome to see our favorite channel is back!! Marty we missed you! Thanks for helping us get through the C word 👍👍👍
So glad to hear so many say that I was missed, I never thought that people would care so much about my welfare! - Also glad to hear that you liked the container home it took many months of work to complete!
@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers LETS GO MARTY !
Hell yeah, we have all really missed ya, Marty! Was a bit scared that you'd buggered off into the outback never to be seen again!
@@diecast_MikeEspo i read that like a football cheer LETS GO MARTY LETS GO clap clap LETS GO MARTY LETS GO
Awesome 🤩
Marty, I am actually in tears to see that you are back doing what we all love to watch you doing. Your videos are a reminder of childhood days ( I had this toy and the carry case as well) and seeing them again brings back so many happy memories. Just remember you are so appreciated by all of us and we are all so grateful and overjoyed to have you back. Keep up the good work and be safe.
Wow, thank you Ross, such a nice post!
I loved seeing that carry case. I had one of those as a whipper snapper. I spent hours packing and repacking it.
Glad to see you back.
Hi Marty! Welcome back !! I missed your videos. Beautiful idea of the double color for the models and I see that Kevin continues to give you problems :-))) See you soon
what an honor to have you back, Marty!
Thanks for saying Tony :)
My wife ran off with a tractor salesman. I came home and found a John Deere letter! Glad to see you back!
I had almost forgotten how enjoyable watching you restore matchbox toys are! Cheers to all of you! 🎉
Martyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy!!!!!!!!!!!! It's WONDERFUL to see you back again! I warried about you and prayed you're OK. Спасибо, что ты снова с нами!!!
Marty. Thank you for coming back and sharing your gift with us. Your return has made a lot of folks around the world quite glad. I hope you are HAPPY WITH THAT!!!
I have a big collection of farm toys. Very cool combine
What can I say but....ahhh 😌 it's so great to see a new video. I'm so happy we have the older videos to keep us entertained but nothing beats new material. Welcome back Marty, thank you so much for what you do. Fantastic restorations love both the red & the John deer green 😀 cannot wait to see what's next. Keep Kevin away from the egg bins 😂
Glad you like them! and YES! I shall have to lock the nesting boxes from now on!
Marty, thank you for returning to your hobby and sharing with us after all the hard work you put into your my home and grounds. Stay well and happy.
Wellcome back Marty. Keep em coming, I'll keep watching.
It's a good feeling, thanks!
Much glad to see hear you back in your seat rescuing long lost Matchbox cars/vehicles! Please - long life Marty!
Marty, Welcome Back! Glad that you are fully established in your new home, have recovered from your health issues and and back to your hobby. You have been certainly missed. Regards from Spain!
Thank you for reducing the volume of the background music. It isn’t really needed. Great to see you making videos again!
You said it and you did it and now I must check out your video! Welcome back!
Thanks Bob hope you like it!
Still got it Marty. Two winners; a perfect restoration on the red one and a beautiful John Deere custom. Glad to have you back! 👏👏👏
Good to see you back Marty 😊. And they both turn out awesome. And Kevin us to his old tricks. Miss you and Kevin and life gets in the way hope to see more video.
Welcome back. You were surely missed. My 5 year old grandson and I can't wait to see more of your makeovers. Stay healthy
I’ve missed these. They’re so soothing! 🎉
I'm so happy that you are back Marty! Everyone loves you here! WELCOME back!!!!🍻♥️⚙🔧🔩
Yes, yes, yes!!! So happy to see this video!!! You're awesome Marty!!!
Thankyou for the post Brad, I'm happy with that!
@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers Thank You! Marty, I definitely feel for you with your health scare and I'm glad you're doing better! I'm a 45 year old disabled electrical lineman and I'm currently fighting for disability! It's been tough dealing with the fact I'm not able to do things anymore and this month makes 3 years since I became disabled. I've been battling depression throughout this ordeal as well and I don't smile much anymore. However, when I watch your videos, they never fail to make me smile, laugh, and enjoy something positive. You do great work on the models and I love how you pay attention to every little detail. Keep up the great work Marty and can't wait for the next video!!
Having the chance to see one of Marty's restoration videos makes everything go away for the time being...
A meticulous and loving restoration. Matchbox was a big part of my growing up; it's great to see someone who also appreciates them at least as much.
This was the first Matchbox model I owned. I was 7. I remember walking with my mother through Kress (a local five and dime as we called them then) and seeing the shelves of Matchbox and riveting on the combine harvester. The fact that the harvester blades operated when you moved the tractor fascinated me. Matchbox vehicles became my "allowance" for completing my allotted chores each week (they were 59 cents plus tax I recall), and soon I amassed a sizable collection. Ive begun again, collecting only those vehicles I previously owned. The fascination remains. Thanks for the memories, Marty!
Yes matchbox make overs is back , watched your walk around the property what a fantastic place you have.
Marty, Wellcome back! Glad to see you have recovered! Wish you good health! Take care!
Hi Marty, great to hear your voice and that familiar tune once again, just like old times, welcome back mate!
Thanks for the comment John, glad you like the channel!
I’m in the building trades in a small village in New Mexico, USA. At a local dinner party I mentioned I watch a relaxing, calming UA-cam of a fella who restores matchbox. A guy from the medical world who deals with terminal patients piped up, “Oh you mean Marty!”. What are the odds? He was delighted to know you’re back on as am I.
Great to see you back Marty. I see Kevin's still up to his usual tricks🙂
The boy from the bush is back in town and how good it was to watch a makeover after what seems like years, and how appropriate it was to, a Combine Harvester as the first new video, now that you are a man on the land🤣 Your looking well Marty and the property is a credit to you all.... Looking forward to many more makeovers..... Thank you
Welcome back Marty! Really pleased to see you looking fit and well. My 8 year old son cheered and did laps of the house when he saw the new video on here. (He went to wake his mum to tell her, "Marty's back! Yay!")
Wonderful to have you back and Kevin's antics ! The pandemic and life in general after was kind of blah, now it is more to what it was. Thank you!
We have Matchbox '70s iteration of the combine harvester (generic) - one in red and a later release painted in John Deere green.
WHAT?....Nooo waaaaay!!!! - I was not aware of that! Must do more research on this now! Thanks for watching too!
thank you for coming back, I have two copies of that harvester, with three of the big wheels missing. I have to find after markets
Good to see you back mate! Your homestead is amazing. Best wishes from the UK 🇬🇧
Missed you Marty , glad to see you back and have another makeover
Marty it's great to see you back. The models look brand new from the factory. Thank you for another great video.
Thankyou Edward for your kind words, it makes it all worth it!
Good morning, Marty. Both of the Combines look fantastic! Happy to see you back and even more happy that you're in good health. God bless.
So good to have you back! You made me appreciate this model now as I've never thought much of if 👍
I feel the same way! I only ever gave it a cursory glance but now I look at it in a new light.
@@MartysMatchboxMakeovers the details are crazy on it!
Moin Marty,,it's an pleasure to sit here again by breakfast with toast and coffee in my home and watch your brand new video.
Greetings from Braunschweig/Germony
😝✌️🚀🚀🥁🥁💫🍫
Marty,
So overjoyed to see you back. I’m happy to hear you are feeling well. How great it is to see Kevin as well.
You provide such entertaining videos. Can’t wait to see them again. Your new place is beautiful. Thank You, Bless you, Stay well!
Great to see you back! You certainly have not lost your touch. Your hands are. Reflective of all the work you have been doing. The place looks great.🎉
I never thought much of that model . Seeing it in primer really shows up the detail. An amazing casting that the original die maker must have spent a lot of time on.
You know what, bloody buster???!!!
I missed so much!!!!
Thanks, You are finally with us.
Welcome back Marty! We have missed you my friend. Another great makeover!
Thank you! Cheers TL!
Greetings from the home of Elvis Presley, Memphis, Tennessee. We missed you Marty! Great to see you in good health and you haven’t missed a step. Models are perfect as always. Hope to see much much more.🎉😊
Great to see another makeover from you, Marty. I think I may have had one of these as a child.
Oh thank god! I little bit of joy returns. We missed you Marty. Good to see you and Kevin are looking good. Welcome back
I am so happy for your return! By the way, you have a lovely homestead.
You've done such beautiful time consuming work on your place. Glad you are back safe and healthy. Blessings.
It's been a long time, but it's great to have you back Marty
Cheers Mai and thanks for watching!
Another great makeover! Wish I'd claimed half of my brother and my matchbox cars, but when I went looking for them I was told he had taken all of them some years before. I remember playing with this combine, thanks for the memories.
Great to see you back my friend. Your home looked awesome and I am almost in tears to be able to enjoy your passion once again. Greets from the Netherlands
Welcome back Marty. It's so good to see you once again working your magic on these classic toys. All the things we love so much are here, from the looked forward to, newspaper headline in the spray booth to Kevin's antics in the house. Looking forward to more postings in the future and hoping all is well with you and your family.
Had that model as a kid. A proper blast of nostalgia
Great to see you back Marty. Glad your back on the mend!
Welcome back Marty, you have been missed, glad you managed to finish the home the way you wanted it.
Great to see you back Marty! Trouble is, you've inspired me once again to disappear for a few days never to be seen by friend or family. Can't wait!
Welcome back Marty! Fantastic to see you and Kev on form!
Great to see you back. Thank you for all the entertainment
Thanks for watching Trin!
So glad Marty is back! You made the Pandemic ( and my unemployment during it) tolerable! Much love ! ❤️🖤💜
I’m glad you’re back with us but even more that you’re in good health and have settled in your new home. Man, the place look so relaxing.
Ahhhh.... That's the stuff... Like a good drug in my bloodstream. Marty's soothing vocal tones once again. Love ya, Marty! Great video! (I haven't watched the whole thing, yet...I just already know). We missed you! -Vic
Thanks for the post , I appreciate it!
Great to see you back, want to wish you all the good health and happiness in your new home, thank you for great video, great resto Marty.
Paul ☘☘
Welcome back Marty! Happy to know you are well and dedicating time to the hobby we all come here for!
Mahalo for another Matchbox makeover, Marty! You' and Kevin have brought back my UA-cam viewing pleasure!
Good job on the models, Marty. Good to see you back mate .
Thanks for watching Phil and for leaving a comment.
Very well done Marty! Really enjoyed these restorations! The John Deere green was great, your attention to original detail is greatly appreciated! Thank you for the entertainment, very much appreciated!
Amazing job Marty! I love seeing how the combine looks in both colors! Looks like Kevin is not a fan of eggs though! Funny! 😀😃🙂
I don't know about Australia, but eggs have gone sky high in the US. If the situation is the same down under, you, Marty, could be sitting on a gold mine!
Keep up the good work, mate!
Welcome back, Marty! The new model shop looks great, more spacious than your old shop, I think. Nice to see Kevin is back too. 😎
I love the fact that you are taking the time to save some of Our Most precious memories...Great Job Marty 👏 👍 👌
It's wonderful to see Marty back and doing Matchbox makeovers again!
I've missed Kevin, the little blighter! I hope you enjoyed being back on air as much as everyone else has. 😊
Good to see you back in action, Marty. Will you be doing a tour of your workshop at some point? I will be having one at our 2nd home in Thailand when I retire in 5 years, so seeing how others are laid out will give me a few ideas. 😊 Speaking of Uri Geller, I met him a few years back and watched him rub the spoon with one finger, a few inches from my eyes, to it's eventual seperation. Fascinating stuff. All the best. 🇬🇧
Marty, you've been the inspiration for me to restore my old childhood cars.
You got me through when I had illnesses, when I needed tips and tricks, you're my lunchbreak boredom solver.
I'm glad you're doing well now, because I tell ya' the world wouldn't be the same without you!
Great to see you back! The John Deere green turned out fantastic!
Finally! Welcome back Marty, we all missed you! I'm sure I had one of those combines when I was little, but it was in a sorry state as I recall. This takes me back to those care-free days.
Nice to have you back Marty, I could've sworn that you did this one previously but apparently not. The John Deere version looks especially fantastic.
It’s so good to see you back and more importantly healthy!
I used to collect matchbox cars as a kid and still have them.
You’re channel was always one of my favorites.
Thank you for what you do.
HE HAS RETURNED! I gave this a thumbs up just now and I haven’t even watched it yet!
You have been missed, Marty. Best to you and Kevin.
Great to see you back!
A cheerful and warm hello from Paris. Happy to watch another great episode of your channel. You Marty, and your silly companion Kevin seem to be in great shape. I guess that your Starlink package is giving you entire satisfaction in your new remote location. Great to see how you rebuilt a bubble of civilization, right in the middle of nowhere.
I had the doppelgänger for this combine when I was much younger. Loose front tires, totally savaged paint job, and a slightly bent front scoop that allowed the blades to be popped out . . . ah, nostalgia!
MARTY!!! You legend! My mom has been asking when will you post another video. I’m sharing this link before I watch it - it’s important that she sees it too! Best wishes to all!
EDIT: Mom sent me a text…
“Aw, Great! - was going to get up but will stay in bed in comfort and watch it - Thanks!”
When you and Kevin checked for eggs, I could smell it from childhood memory. Fun. Thanks Marty.
So great to see you and Kevin bcak in action. Tears of Joy watching this episode. All the more special because I remember this as one vehicle I had.
He’s back!
Hey Steve you got the first comment for this episode! Thanks!
It's great to see a new makeover and a twofer at that. Both the original color and the John Deere green are lovely. So happy to see Kevin, too bad about those eggs...
Magnificent, the master craftsman has returned. Excellent work as always. Best wishes sir.
Got a little emotional after seeing you posting videos again Marty, this channel has made me smile though some of the darkest times.
I lost my old man to covid last year and I used to love showing him a new matchbox makeover when I visited.
So wonderful to see you back!
Terrific video Marty and both models are a triumph, the JD being with actual JD paint is a masterpiece! So good to have you back Marty, stay safe and take care, Ben
Welcome back Marty..... Something just feels complete. We missed you.
Marty! Hello from Brazil!
It's good to see a new video from you... I don't know what it is, but ur videos are really nice and relaxing to watch!
And ofc, the outcoming of ur work is amazing, too!
Cheers, man!
Marty, it's fantastic to see you back. Your channel was a god-send when I was laid up after a nasty accident a couple of years back. Thank you!
'toe nail clippings' 😀
Awesome ❗❗❗
Thanks Aldo!
Marty!!!! I’m so glad to finally see you back!!! I really missed seeing you, kevin, and your beautiful wife.
It is so good to hear your voice and watch you work on your restorations. Thank you James Arizona USA