Still some more models that are part of the latest batch, including the Bump Around, Bone Shaker Super TH, and SUbaru WRX wheel variation.Check them at out at the Wheel Collectors store...
Surprise!! Hot Wheels Batch G is now available at Wheel Collectors…
Don't ask me to try and figure out how Mattel distributes it product. Batch F has yet to hit the pegs here in the US, yet I just got a call from our good friend Matt over at Wheel Collectors to let me know that Fedex just dropped of cases of Batch G...Who knows how, …
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Complete Look: Hot Wheels Datsun 510…
I have wanted to do this post for a long time.Anyone who has known me for awhile knows that the Hot Wheels Datsun 510 is one of my all-time favorite castings. Â I fell in love with it the second I saw it on the pegs, and it is the model that opened up a whole …
First Look: Hot Wheels ’70 Buick GSX & 2013 Chevy Camaro Special Edition in green…
We still have a few models from Hot Wheels Batch F to get to, so let's do a set of old and new muscle cars.We will start with the Buick GSX.  I don't collect this casting, but I know a lot of people do.  And this Milodon version is bound to be a hit, although they might …
DMC Model of the Day: Kyosho BMW M1 Gr. 5 in black…
Last week when we showcased the Kyosho BMW M6 from the latest Kyosho set, there was a cool looking model sitting in the background of a few photos. Â It is time to look at that beauty now.I love getting surprised by a model once I have it in hand. Â As I was contemplating what models …
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Model of the Day: Hot Wheels Racing Ford GT-40…
Well folks, in case you didn't know, I actually have a real job. Â That job keeps me quite busy, and occasionally takes over my life entirely. Â My normal 6 hours of sleep turns into 4 or 5, and I end up exhausted.I am at that point now, and thankfully I have this set of photos …
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Matchbox Monday: Rarest Models of the Mattel Era, Part 9 – 2008 London Motorshow Lotus Evora…
This is Part 9 of our series on rare Matchbox models from the last few years. Â If you missed previous installments, they are here.(As always, Matchbox Monday is sponsored by our good friends at MVE Collectibles. Â Be sure to check out their store for both the latest Matchbox, and those models you need to fill …
January 28 Ambassador Update: More upcoming 2013 basics & a new Sky Buster…
Thanks to everyone for their patience last week. Â Doing this weekly thing is hard work, and sometimes there is not enough stuff to keep up. Â So we reviewed everything from the previous few months, and many of you noticed that the 2013 version of the London Taxi had not been seen before. Â I completely overlooked …
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As is the Custom: My faves for the week ending Jan 26, 2013…
Another week of great diecast builds. Â Remember, if you want to submit your work send it to lamleygroup@gmail.com or post it on the Lamley Facebook page...The Custom of the week goes to two of our favorites, starting with danielhmodelmeister with his Initial D AE86 and 86:And also to Color Wheels with this amazing Celica:and some …
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The Error Report: My error finds the last two weeks, plus the ’92 BMW with a Skyline interior…
If you follow the Lamley Facebook page, you know that I try to post quick iphone photos of what I find in my travels. Â Sometimes it is a Super, other times a new model, and others a cool error or vari.Many of the errors and vari's I am showing today I have posted on Facebook, …
The Customs of Ernest Li: Lamborghini…
Our good friend Ernest Li is at it again, this time jumping at Lamborghini and a couple of other very fast cars. Enjoy perusing his amazing work...(Thanks Ernest.)Lamborghini this time! It might be a dream for all car fans to own a Lamborghini but not all can do so and I am one of them. …
First Look: Hot Wheels ’68 Shelby GT500 in red…
I mentioned yesterday that Hot Wheels is having a little more fun with the recolors. In many cases new wheels accompany the new color, and many times it changes the look of the model entirely.Well look at this new red version of the '68 Shelby GT500. The first issue was released a couple of months ago in white …
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DMC Model of the Day: Kyosho BMW E24 M6…
We continue our weekly look at some of the amazing Asian diecast available at Daboxtoys Model Cars (DMC). Â Be sure to visit their online and ebay stores, and take advantage of their very cheap worldwide shipping.When I returned to collecting 1:64 scale diecast in the mid-2000's, it was a muscle car fan's world. Â The Hot …
First Look: Hot Wheels Aston Martin DBS in white (and the tail lights are back)…
It appears the folks at Hot Wheels have made a decision to mix things up just a bit when they do recolors. Â It may be just me, but it seems there is more attention being paid to mixing up the wheels along with the colors, as well as the occasional modification on the deco.It seemed …
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Model of the Day: Matchbox Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren in silver…
What a fantastic pair this was.Matchbox and Mercedes, popping out masterpiece after masterpiece, until it all went wrong. Â It is well documented, but you haven't seen Mercedes in any Mattel lines for a few years now because of a licensing disagreement. Â I am no expert, but apparently Mercedes would like a hologram sticker with the …
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First Look: Hot Wheels BMW M3 in black…
I have liked this casting since it came out a couple of years ago. I remember it debuted at Kdays, and I was just a little disappointed that it was in the cases at my local Kmart. Thankfully I found it a few days later at a rural Kmart while traveling for work. Yay.While the …
First Look: Hot Wheels Custom Cadillac Fleetwood…
The curiosity factor kicked into high gear on this one. Â I don't have any particular fondness for Cadillacs before the late 1960's, so an old Cadillac Fleetwood is probably something I leave on the pegs.Unless of course it looks like this one. It looks like a cross between a Michael Keaton/Jack Nicholson era Batmobile idea …
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Best of 2012 (Matchbox Monday Edition): Two New & Extremely Different Matchbox Fire Trucks…
We had a lot of fun with the Lamley Awards last year, as collectors voted on their best and worst of 2012. Â The only problem was that all the models were Hot Wheels. Â The 2012 Matchbox lineup has been a little slow to be released, so I think we will end up skipping a Lamley …
January 21 Matchbox Ambassador Update: A review of upcoming models…
Well, we knew this would happen occasionally.The Mattel Matchbox Design Team and I were crossing our fingers that more FEP's would arrive at the Design Center late last week, so that we would have some more sneaks for you today. Â Alas, our finger crossing failed. Â And trust me, we crossed them as hard as we …
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As is the Custom: My Faves for the Week Ending January 19, 2013…
I am running out of ways to introduce this thread. Â It is usually a "wow, what a week of customs!" type intro......oh well...Wow, what a week of customs!Want to be a part? Â Email photos of your customs to lamleygroup@gmail.com, or post them on our Facebook page...We start with our Custom of the Week, which comes …
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The Customs of Lim Rikmun: Mitsu Evo X & the Ferrari F12 and 458…
Lim Rikmun is at it again. Â Anytime he rolls out a few of his superb customs, we like to show them here. Â So have a look, and I am sure you will enjoy them...(Thanks Lim)My latest custom.Based on a Matchbox police Evo casting. Â A Varis Garage G-Force Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X.A repainted and detailed Ferrari …
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The Custom Flame-Work of Tim Phelps, Part 3: Spyders and Bugs…
Another highly-anticipated article from one of our favorite customizers and auto historians, Tim Phelps. I thoroughly enjoy reading his articles, and I am happy that he makes me feel that much smarter afterwards. Â And he definitely puts my "Hey, this model is cool" posts to shame. Â Catch Part 1 and Part 2 here.Remember, if you …
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First Look: Hot Wheels ’64 Chevy Nova Station Wagon (along with its Chevelle counterpart)…
What is it about wagons?I absolutely love wagons, and I know I am not alone. Â My relationship with wagons is a long one. Â I was carted around in two different station wagons as a kid. Â The first a Ford, looked something like this one:And the second was an '84 Mercury Grand Marquis that looked exactly …
First Look: Hot Wheels Flying Customs Sheriff Patrol and ’73 Ford Gran Torino…
Before we jump into Basic Batch F tomorrow, I thought I would throw up these two gems from Flying Customs Batch B.Those of us who are old enough remember the Sheriff Patrol have to be VERY happy to see this one in the lineup. Â It is strange how much I remember this car from childhood. …
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