As is the Custom: Yeah, it’s back, and these are my favorites for the week of May 23rd, 2016…

Remember this?

Of course you do.  Well if you have followed the blog for awhile you do.  As is the Custom was one of Lamley’s most popular features over its first few years.  I loved showing customs that caught my attention, and it seemed you guys did to.

Back then, it was a weekend feature.  I would peruse all kinds of sites, and copy and paste those that I wanted to share.  But as the blog grew, and my life continued to be as hectic as ever, As is became harder and harder to do.  I remember some nights falling asleep with my laptop on the couch and a half-prepared As is on the screen.  I tried different methods to ease the burden, like bringing in some very good dudes to help, starting a new Lamley Customs blog, and then moving it to a Lamley Customs IG page.  Ultimately, it still took too much time and I couldn’t keep up.

But As is the Custom remains the most requested feature we have ever done, and I still get asked about it all the time.  I just didn’t know how I could do it.

Until now.

Instagram has made it easy.  I discovered the embedding tool a few weeks ago, and now I can embed Instagram images directly on the blog.  Not only do the images show who did the custom, but also allows you to follow them and like their images directly.  It is like it was built for As is.  This makes it a TON easier to do and shaves a lot of time off the process.

But this also means the only way to be featured on As is the Custom is to post your customs on Instagram. I can’t take email submissions anymore, but I think things are easier now.

Here is all you do.  Join Instagram if you haven’t already, and post your custom pics there using the hashtag #lamleycustoms or #asisthecustom.  If you do, I will see your custom.  It doesn’t matter how many followers you have, or how many likes your custom gets.  If you use those tags, I see your custom and will consider it.  I do peruse other tags as well, but those two will guarantee I see them.

The diecast custom community on Instagram is thriving, and I hope many more folks join.  And if you know an artist who isn’t on yet, encourage them to join.

So As is the Custom is back.  It will most likely appear during the week, but I have no set day.  So I hope you are happy to see it back.  I surely am.  It is like the return of an old friend…

Jagermeister BMW E9 CSL #customhotwheels #hotwheels #bmw #bbs #goodyear @goodshow_aa #lowered #stance

A photo posted by The Swedish Chef (@bjorn_ready) on Apr 30, 2016 at 8:25pm PDT

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updated the z32…new rays ce28 style rims and recleared… #nissan #custom #lowered #matchbox #300zx #turbo #toyphotography

A photo posted by The Swedish Chef (@bjorn_ready) on May 16, 2016 at 3:24am PDT

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Added a front splitter to the Tomica Nissan Cedric Police Cruiser. Off to my personal collection garage. #tomica #nissan #cedric #thelamleygroup #lamleycustoms #asisthecustom

A photo posted by Mass wheels (@hw_rexone) on May 23, 2016 at 9:19am PDT

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Found another Matchbox Toyota Supra… this is what happened… cmon @matchboxworld bring back more of the old school jdm castings. Do a 5 pk of Japanese Premier Classics or something. #matchbox #matchboxworld #matchboxcustoms #thelamleygroup #lamleycustoms #asisthecustom

A photo posted by Mass wheels (@hw_rexone) on May 23, 2016 at 9:17am PDT

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Just finished up this custom @matchboxworld gt40! Shaved chassis and inner fenders to drop it down on its new staggered real riders with custom axles, fully painted and detailed all around with a loose rendition of Bob bondurants gt. Cut out the rear of the interior and fitted in a custom v8 equipped with headers and intake! Love the way this all came together! Stock photo picture credit : @aussiehotwheelscollector #lukescustomhotwheels #lamleycustoms #customhotwheels #customdiecast

A photo posted by Luke Baumstark (@lukeshotwheels) on May 11, 2016 at 4:37pm PDT

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H-van BombSquad.. #scale64 #hvan #DoubleLoser(s) #hellsdept #hellsdeptcasting #diecastcustom #hotwheels #hotwheelscustom #lamleycustoms #evilsonicz

A photo posted by Just Evilsonicz (@evilsoniczcuztom) on May 8, 2016 at 7:42am PDT

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#staytruckinsunday 1957 #GMC Stepside. Slammed, stripped, sprayed Metallic Garnett, stake bed deleted, and detailed all around. Stuck with the original wheels. #HWC_CREW #Matchbox #custommatchbox #diecastcars #customdiecast #matchboxcustoms #customdiecastcars #matchboxcustom #mycustomhotwheels #lamleycustoms #asisthecustom #sundaycustoms #laldcustoms #liveandletdiecast #digicustoms

A photo posted by @hwc_bobbydigi on May 8, 2016 at 1:44pm PDT

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1/64 #Hotwheels #pagani#huayra#BC Custom#matchbox#hotwheelscollectors #thelamleygroup #lamleycustoms

A photo posted by 朱育坤 (@kartmatchbox) on May 8, 2016 at 5:22pm PDT

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Mini morris mad Max III #customdiecast #hotwheelsindonesia #diecastindonesia #hotwheelscollectors #customhotwheels #toystagram #koleksihotwheels #lamleycustoms #toyscar #morrismini #madmax #hyperblastcustom

A photo posted by willy maulana (@hyperblastcustom) on May 10, 2016 at 6:46am PDT

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Surfin’ stagefright #customhotwheels #ratrod #hotwheelscustoms #lamleycustoms

A photo posted by Shad Perry (@shadrat_kustoms) on May 22, 2016 at 12:50am PDT

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Root Beer Hako #witheredcustomz #hotwheels #hotwheelscustoms #hotwheelscustom #hotwheelspic #hotwheelspics #hotwheelsaddict #hotwheelsofficial #hotwheelshunter#hotwheelsjunkie #hotwheelscollector #jdm #hotwheelscollectors #skyline #hotwheelscollection #custom #customs #oneofakind #new #hotwheelsdaily#diecast #diecastphotography #liveandletdiecast #toyphotography #diecastcollectors #hwc #lamleycustoms #mycustomhotwheels #asisthecustom #hakosuka

A photo posted by Sean Mckim – Oldmanwither (@witheredcustomz) on May 21, 2016 at 5:07pm PDT

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#dubformercustoms #outside #nofilter #patina #rusty #customdiecast #lamleycustoms #sundaycustoms #vwdiecast #vwtoys #Dubformers

A photo posted by Jesse (@dubformers) on May 21, 2016 at 9:57am PDT

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A notchback rat made from the hot wheels squareback panel. #customhotwheels #customdiecast #hotwheels #diecast #volkswagen #vw #notchback #squareback #surfwagon #surf #ratrod #ratrods #patina #barnfind #modelcars #car #toys #asisthecustom #lamleycustoms #sundaycustoms #mycustomhotwheels #skinnerclassics

A photo posted by Ben Moss (@moss_rods) on May 15, 2016 at 3:39pm PDT

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I made this a while back, but never posted it. I figured now was fitting. #hotwheels #matchbox #hotwheelscustoms #customhotwheels #customdiecast #diecastcustoms #mycustomhotwheels #lamleycustoms #porsche #gt2 #army

A photo posted by Lee Bruce (@leebruce281) on May 12, 2016 at 4:46pm PDT

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I’m liking this Aston Martin! #7EIGHToys #7eightcustoms #customwheels #madeintheusa #handcrafted #hotwheels #hotwheelscustom #hotwheelscustoms #customhotwheel #astonmartin

A photo posted by Chris T Huntley (@78toy4dr) on May 23, 2016 at 7:27pm PDT

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#hotwheels #hotwheelspics #hotweelscustom #yellow #rust #oldsmobile #hotwheelscustoms #hotwheelscollectors #hotwheelsaddict #hotwheelsphotography #musclecardiecast #musclecar

A photo posted by NDZM23 (@ndzm23) on May 24, 2016 at 7:38pm PDT

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Mooneyes A100 Beach Cruiser #witheredcustomz #hotwheels #hotwheelscustoms #hotwheelscustom #hotwheelspic #hotwheelspics #hotwheelsaddict #hotwheelsofficial #hotwheelshunter #hotwheelsjunkie #mooneyes #hotwheelscollector #van #hotwheelscollectors #dodge #hotwheelscollection #custom #customs #oneofakind #new #hotwheelsdaily #diecast #diecastphotography #liveandletdiecast #toyphotography #diecastcollectors #hwc #lamleycustoms #mycustomhotwheels #asisthecustom

A photo posted by Sean Mckim – Oldmanwither (@witheredcustomz) on May 24, 2016 at 3:29pm PDT

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Was on a good one right now lol. My Honda Monkey Quad sitting on @78toy4dr #781or something a little different. #hotwheels #hotwheelscustoms #hotwheelsofficial #thelamleygroup #lamleycustoms #asisthecustom #superflyhotwheelswip

A photo posted by Mass wheels (@hw_rexone) on May 22, 2016 at 7:55pm PDT

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The latest from #ghcustoms Blackjack. Took an original Henry 32 body and channeled it over the lengthened altered wheelbase chassis. Powered by an injected Olds 355 Rocket backed by a TH350 that has been beefed up by B&M in Van Nuys. Front wheels by none other than @78toy4dr This is my entry for the @superfly_magazine build contest. The pink slip goes to @___unr8tedxzulu 👊🏻😎 Hope you all dig it. #mcftw #32ford #customhotwheels #shadetreediecast

A photo posted by Greg Hanna (@gh_customs) on May 24, 2016 at 12:32pm PDT

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🔸🔶Benz GLK350🔶🔸 #bippu #bippustyle #Benz #VIPstyleCars #VIPstyle #VIPbenz #GLK350 #amg #bippulifestyle #cambergang #cambergangfam #staytilted #Dvpper #LXRDS #dapperfam #CGOD #DoubleCup_Boyz #fitment #fitmentkings #hotwheelscustoms #hotwheelcustoms #lamleycustoms #783 #78Toy4drwheels #7EIGHToys #stancenation #MAISTO @78toy4dr

A photo posted by My name is E.J.™ (@ejz_hotwheels) on Feb 8, 2016 at 4:17pm PST

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Keep it classy IG #Porsche #schmidt #customrims #eurotuner #porsche934turborsr #hotwheels #customhotwheels #hotwheelscustoms #liveandletdiecast #diecast_dxb

A photo posted by Joel Paz (@diecast_dxb) on Dec 14, 2015 at 12:57pm PST

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Datsun 510 Bluebird wagon featuring wheels, roof rack, and bmx from @7eightoys / @78toy4dr. #78toy4drwheels #hotwheels #customhotwheels #customdiecast #hotwheelscollectors #hotwheelsphotograpy #toyphotography #diecast #matchbox #autoworld #m2 #greenlight #liveandletdiecast #lald #laldcustoms @hotwheelsofficial #sundaycustoms

A photo posted by @pdubrewer on May 22, 2016 at 6:57pm PDT

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Custom Hot Wheels 70 Ford Escort RS1600, off road rally edition. For sale or trade. Private Message me if interested. #hotwheels #wheelswap #customhotwheels #customcars #custompaint #customaccessories #customtrucks #realriders #supertreasurehunt #americanmuscle #ford #fordescort #70fordescortrs1600 #fastandfurious #weathered #patina #carrestoration #bodyshop #thelamelygroup #lamelycustoms #asisthecustom #mycustomhotwheels #liveandletdiecast #details

A photo posted by Pat Thompson (@100littlecars) on May 24, 2016 at 4:41pm PDT

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You definitely knew this is coming right? #Porsche #RWB #rauhwelt #rauhweltbegriff #RWB993 #backdate #911 #RWB964 #yamatonadeshiko #hyakkaryouran #Miyabi #furinkazan #johorrough #rotana #carreraRS2point7 #hotwheels #Hotwheelscustoms #rikmunwerks #rwbkualalumpur #rwbmalaysia #rwbatlanta #rwbjapan #rwbseattle #roughworld #gulf

A photo posted by @rikmunwerks on Mar 9, 2016 at 3:29am PST

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