We have been wanting to show these for awhile.With all the Matchbox and other new models to show, we haven't been able to dive into another Cool is Cool post here on Lamley. We knew we could return to the series soon, and we knew exactly what models we would show.We have a soft spot …
First Look: 2014 Matchbox BMW 1M in estoril blue…
Since we are already on a BMW kick today, why not the last preview we have been given permission by Mattel to show, this time of the upcoming color of the BMW 1M.It looks like Matchbox is going with signature colors to start the run of the BMW 1M. First orange, now estoril blue. All …
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First Look: Tomica Limited Vintage BMW 325i 4-door in both black and white…
Alright, now that we are done with the Hot Wheels Datsun Wagon, we can put that to bed until its arrival in September. And let's get to a new model that you can get now. Tomica Limited Vintage has released its batch for July, and it includes Daihatsu Midget single-seater (more on that one later …
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First Look: Hot Wheels ’71 Datsun 510 Wagon Super Treasure Hunt…
A few of you have said we have been integral in helping set the hype on the Datsun Wagon at fever pitch, making it become the latest lust for scalpers and the like.Ya' think?Of course we have. Not because we wanted to. We didn't start out showcasing the Datsun Wagon last year with the Pitchfork-like …
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First Look: 2014 Hot Wheels ’71 Datsun 510 Wagon (Standard Version)…
Does this model even need an introduction?We could probably write a book on how a mini replica of a '70's Japanese Wagon became one of the hottest Hot Wheels models around, but there is no need. Most of you probably know why.It could be described as the perfect storm in our hobby. A mix of …
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Matchbox Rarity: 2005 SF37 Porsche 959 that never was, by David Tilley…
Some of you may noticed a very unique Matchbox Porsche 959 is up on ebay right now We thought because this Superfast rarity rarely pops up, we would have David Tilley write a little about. DT has one of the only others known, and in pure Tilley-ness, he opened it.If you are a rare Matchbox or …
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Two from the Gathering: The cambered & stretched Honda Civic from 78toy4dr, and the uber-detailed Toyota Tacoma from Franklin2700…
Yes, it has been awhile since we did As is the Custom. Three weeks to be precise. The Matchbox Gathering will do that.Prep and the event itself doesn't give us any time to review all the custom submissions we have received, so we have to wait. And finally we are working on it. There are …
The Great Super Treasure Hunt Experiment of 2014: My most rural find yet…
There has been a Hot Wheels Wagon Super that has been getting just a bit of hype lately, well before its release. Honestly we don't know if we have seen a higher amount of anticipation about a Super TH than what the Datsun 510 Wagon Super is getting.Lost in all that, however, is the too-cool …
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First Look: Matchbox 2014 Chevy Silverado 1500…
Here is yet another upcoming model Mattel allowed us to photograph at the Matchbox Gathering, and that will be hitting the pegs soon.We imagine a few collectors will be happy about this one. It is a truck. Not a truck with oversized wheels. Not a truck with special equipment in the back. Not a lowered …
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July 24th Matchbox Ambassador Report, by Larry Scaduto…
We have a new Matchbox Ambassador. Nigel Cooper now joins John Yanouzas, Jim Gallegos, David Tilley, Terry Ozima, John Nijhus, Chuck Wiersma, Shabbir Malik, and John Lambert in the "emeritus" camp, and we will now sit back and enjoy watching Larry Scaduto take the ranks. Larry has put out his first report, giving us an …
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First Look: 2014 Matchbox 1971 Pontiac Firebird Formula…
It is probably appropriate that this post hits this week. We took these pics of the latest version of the Matchbox '71 Firebird last week, before leaving for the Gathering, and we wanted to use one older version for sake of comparison. The model we chose was the recolor from 2011, in gold.And a couple …
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First Look: Matchbox 1993 Ford Mustang LX SSP (Special Service Package)…
Alright, Lamley readers, this will be fun. We have a massive backup of cool things to showcase here on the blog. Here is a smattering:Gathering Exclusive Toyota Tacoma & Dodge Charger PoliceMatchbox 2014 SilveradoMatchbox Alfa Romeo 4C FEPMatchbox BMW 1M2015 Matchbox 3D Prints, including the BMW M5, Porsche Cayman, Lamborghini LM002, and more.Tomica Limited Vintage …
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July 22 Matchbox Ambassador Report, by Nigel Cooper…
Nigel Cooper's final report as Matchbox Ambassador is below, with all the details from this year's Gathering, as well as a look at Matchbox in 2015. We at Lamley want to join all the collector's in thanking Nigel for his year as Ambassador. Not only for the report, but especially for the histories he attached …
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First Look: Matchbox 1963 Mack B Fire Engine Everett Marshall Charities Exclusive…
To say we have a lot of Matchbox to get to is an understatement. Gathering models, new models, late 2014 and 2015 previews, Nigel Cooper's final Ambassador Report, and Larry Scaduto's first. That is a lot. Not to mention new Tomica Limited Vintage BMW's on the way, as well as showcases of the TLV I …
First Look: 2014 Matchbox BMW X5 Police…
There will be a lot of Matchbox to get to, now that we have details on what 2015 will look like. Nigel Cooper is working on his final Ambassador Report, and we will post it as soon as he releases it. After that, we will share some more pics that we were able to take …
Rare Matchbox of the Mattel Era, Part 11: 2014 Cadillac CTS Coupe with chrome interior (by David Tilley)…
Lamley Co-Founder David Tilley was lucky enough to get his hands on the latest Matchbox variation rarity. Rare enough to already join on ongoing series on hard-to-find Mattel-era Matchbox variations.Enjoy...You are not reading this wrong. This model may be a newbie from Mattel for 2014, but we think it is safe to say that this …
Just Unveiled: Matchbox Gathering Dealer Exclusive Dodge Charger Albuquerque Police…
There is still a lot of Matchbox news to come out of the Gathering. The Toyota Tacoma Dinner Model has been unveiled, Larry Scaduto has been named the new Ambassador (congrats!), the Mattel team has unveiled the 25 new tools for 2015, and we have gotten details on the first Matchbox models with "real riders" in …
Just Unveiled: Matchbox Gathering Dinner and Early-Registrant exclusive Toyota Tacoma…
Just a few minutes ago the cat was let out of the bag, and we can finally show the 2014 Matchbox Gathering Dinner Model, the Toyota Tacoma. Because time is short, here are a couple of pics to let you see how great the model is, and look for a full showcase next week.Keep in …
At the Matchbox Gathering: Close-ups of the Mattel-donated preproduction models…
A quick check-in from the Matchbox Gathering.Time has been spent shopping (an epic Tomica Limited Vintage shopping spree to say the least), browsing all kinds of goodies, and photographing, photographing, and photographing.The two Dinner models produced by Mattel have been photographed, and they will be unveiled here on Lamley after they are unveiled at the …
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Just Unveiled: The Hot Wheels RLC Datsun 510 BRE is getting a brother, the BRE 240Z…
Maybe Hot Wheels is trying to steal a little Matchbox thunder this weekend, and maybe they succeeded. Posted on the RLC sneaks this morning is none other than the upcoming Datsun 240Z in BRE livery, ready to join its very popular Datsun cousin. We will let Japanese Nostalgic Car give you the rundown, but rest …
Just Released: Tomica Limited Vintage BMW 325i 4-door in both black & white are now available at Japan Booster…
I have settled in to my hotel room here in Albuquerque for the Matchbox Gathering, ready to get my orange on. The drive was long (9+ hours), and I have spent the last hour photographing auction prepros from Mattel and the Gathering Exclusives. (Wait until you see them. Unveiling is Saturday night.) It is now …
Bring on the Skylines: Opening another parcel of Tomica Limited Vintage from Japan Booster…
The obsession continues...About the time the last package from Japan Booster arrived, carrying the TLV IDx Nismo, we had already ordered another. While at first glance you might think that Tomica Limited Vintage occupies a very small corner of the diecast world, that is not the case. We have obviously seen them branch out to …
First Look: Matchbox 1963 Mack B Model Fire Engine…
We are getting ourselves into the Matchbox mood. In just a few hours I am setting off for Albuquerque, New Mexico, by way of Moab, Utah through Cortez, Colorado and Farmington, New Mexico. I will arrive at the home of the Matchbox Gathering, the downtown Marriott, sometime in the evening, where I will set my …
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July 16th Matchbox Ambassador Report, by Nigel Cooper…
Ambassador Report 47INTRODUCTIONI have received from Jim Gallegos two photos of the models which Matchbox has kindly donated for this year’s charity auction. Next week’s report will be the last and will focus exclusively on the models planned for the future. The Matchbox team will talk about plans for 2015 at The Gathering and I …
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