Another month, another great release from Tomica Limited Vintage. Tomica Limited Vintage at Japan Booster The highlight of this batch is sure the fourth and fifth releases of the Mazda RX-7. These also introduce new rims as well. Beyond those, two more Prince Glorias and another Isuzu Bus. If you don't have the first three … Continue reading The Tomica Limited Vintage December Release is now available at Japan Booster
The nerdiest of nerdy collecting: looking for cool stuff in Hot Wheels 9-packs. It has paid off several times. The exclusives, the occasional error, and wheel variations. Those are what I look for, and I've had some pretty legendary finds. Twice I've found wheel variations that were never reported found elsewhere. I'll have to share … Continue reading Finding MORE gems in Hot Wheels 9-packs
As part of the Lamley Awards for 2018, I am featuring a few models that will sadly go overlooked as the Awards are announced. They are the Underrateds. Last year Hot Wheels released a Forza mix in its Replica Entertainment line. Lots of cool models, but the model I was looking most forward to was … Continue reading The Underrateds: Hot Wheels Circuit Legends ’16 Ford GT Race
The first release of Power Grabs for 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDd4c4T5Cy8
Matchbox Moving Parts are here. Hobby dealers have them, and that means Wheel Collectors. And that means you can grab a set. Matchbox Moving Parts at Wheel Collectors Three models in this first mix, with the Grand Prix and VW 1600 both new castings, and the Nissan Xterra an updated old casting. Same awesome card … Continue reading The brand-new Matchbox Moving Parts are here and available at Wheel Collectors!
Hey it's my blog, so I can celebrate here if I want to. I just found my first 2018 Super Treasure Hunt in the wild. Hooray for me. I have always argued that the best thing about Supers is finding them, randomly. Many love the brickseek-watching, overnight-raiding, early door warming no-holds-barred pursuit of Supers, and … Continue reading My Super Treasure Hunt Drought is over.
Mattel just released the 2019 Mainline List, and there is a lot to digest. I have a lot of thoughts, which I will save for another time, because all you want to do is look. So it is below. But first, here is the list of Licensed New Models for 2019, with 8 - most … Continue reading Here is the Hot Wheels 2019 Mainline List
M2 Machines announced this today. The Coca-Cola lines from M2 have been fantastic, and obviously well received, and now they are coming for the JDM collectors. There will be a retail and hobby-only release, with three Chase models, including one Super Chase, mixed in both sets. With my limited space for my collection, I have … Continue reading Check out the new M2 Machines Auto-Japan/Coca-Cola line.
Period Correct teased the model and the product line, and now they've unveiled the model. It's the Mercedes-Benz 190E, and it's...well...period correct. Fashion-wise. This collaboration, along with the earlier teaming with Illest, suggests a supercool direction for Hot Wheels. Hot Wheels are cool, they really are, and I want the world to know. Fashion is … Continue reading Here is the Hot Wheels/Period Correct Mercedes-Benz 190E collaboration
The holiday season really is a nice time to go hunting. One store, and some great finds. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDaUUPPg2qo