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Still in Denver, still insanely busy, but this news is just WAY too good to hold back...Tomica has announced its latest models under the Limited Vintage Line, and there is a major surprise. As far as we know, TLV is doing their first completely current models, and current they are. So current, in fact, they …
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Mattel and Matchbox Ambassador Nigel Cooper have asked that we share this info with you right away:Greetings Nigel,I have great news to report. The long awaited 6oth Anniversary International Brush truck is now available at Amazon.com.Here is the info: Hey guys – The Matchbox 60th Exclusive International Workstar Brush Fire Truck Die-Cast is now available on Amazon for …
Yes, we have been a bit quiet today. Blame Denver. I am here for meetings, I have a ton of content to post here on the blog, but a very poor internet signal here at the Denver Sheraton has kept me from doing so.But I have a minute between meetings, so here is a little …
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I think we are all aware that the 36-count cases being distributed for the upcoming Kmart Collectors Day on Feb 15th will contain Batch F. That could mean Homers, Fast-Bed Haulers, LaFerraris, and for a lucky few, '55 Bel Air Gasser Super Treasure Hunts.But what is there is a surprise? Mattel announced that one of …
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Lamley cofounder and Matchbox guru David Tilley is back, with a look at the curious 9-pack exclusive just released by Matchbox, the Opel Speedster:I do like a surprise now and then. Matchbox on occasion do like to pull out a casting from the vault and throw it in the mix again. This year is no …
The buzz has begun, as collectors all over the US are reporting seeing this on the pegs at Walmart:And this:And this:Even the 5-packs have been marked down. So what is going on? There is a lot of speculation, and we know nothing. Some say this is the end of Matchbox at Walmart, as they are …
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Ambassador Report 25INTRODUCTIONThe INC image above was taken from Mike Heralda’s Facebook posting last year where he tells us that there will be more vehicles in this livery for 2014. Several collectors have stated an affinity for this colour scheme and we wait to see which models will be used.I must start with an apology. …
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We are going to pause this week from our normal custom coverage to pay tribute to one of the greats. The custom world lost a stalwart this week with the tragic passing of Shozo Fukushima of Japan, better known as Chojiro D. Crazy and head of Hell's Dept. There is truly no one as creative, …
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Let's be honest, this is one ugly-ass car.It looks like an airplane mated with a jellyfish and then half-ate a Lamborghini. But I don't think looks are the key here. The car doesn't really need to look good. You just need to remember it. And I think that is accomplished. Lamborghini created three Venenos off …
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We thought we would start a new series on Lamley today, and run it periodically throughout the year. It is time to open up the Lamley Vaults and check out some of the collection.The Lamley collection is very streamlined, but within it are some fantastic rarities and exclusives that many of you might find interesting, …
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We mentioned in our last post that Cool Classics Batch F produced the first model from the series that we are adding to the Lamley collection. Was it any surprise it was a Japanese vehicle?Probably not. The Toyota Truck has become a favorite for many collectors, and it looks great as a Cool Classics model. …
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The Cool Classics are not, for the most part, our cup of tea. But we know many of you really like them, especially those that love the throwback style of the designs. Batch F, which is just now hitting, has produced the first Cool Classic we will add to the Lamley Collection, and we will …
Our first "non-FnF" Supra. Gone are the orange duds and in their place is a snazzy blue and green ensemble. The crazy large spoiler remains, but that was expected.This batch is heavy on logo-laden models, and to be honest we quite like it. The Falken design and color scheme is very easy on the eyes, …
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I can't exactly pinpoint why, but the '72 Ford Gran Torino Sport is one of my all-time favorite Hot Wheels models. Amid all the JDM and other automotive treats that take up the bulk of my collection, I have a real soft spot for the Gran Torino.Maybe the stance, maybe that perfect 70's grill, maybe …
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So will Hot Wheels wait one or two years to make this a Super TH?I say one. C'mon, there might be a lot of plastic on this model, but this is for the collectors who wanted a $1 version of the Blown Delivery, and here it is.There are not many things to say about this …
Sorry for the tardiness. Work had me here:And here:And here:And here:And I kept stopping to do this:Which meant I had no time to post the Report. But it is up now.Enjoy:Ambassador Report 24INTRODUCTIONThere is no feeling that can quite emulate going into a store and finding a model that you have been searching for some …
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I am sitting here wondering why I am still watching the most boring Super Bowl in a long time. (Unless of course if you are a Seahawks fan.) So instead of enduring more of this (sorry Denver fans), why not write about a little about this model many of you are eager to see.It is …
You folks here in the US, here is a little customizing joy before you settle in to eat a lot of bad food, watch overhyped commercials, sit through a concert, and catch a little football. We will be doing the same thing. (Although my wife's hummus and guacamole is the complete opposite of bad.)Enjoy the …
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