As is the Custom: (Some of) my faves since the last time we did this.

Welcome back, As is the Custom.

I could probably spend 2 or 3 posts on the history of As is the Custom here on Lamley, and maybe in the near future I will. As is was a defining feature in the first few years of Lamley, but it got a bit cumbersome for me.

But I miss it. The world of diecast customizing is always changing, and much of it has moved to Instagram, and that makes things easier. I see so much good stuff, and I want to share it here with everyone. Plus, my mom of all people was a fan, always commenting to me at how amazed she was with the artistry demonstrated by each piece that was shown here. And not one to disappoint Mom, I need to bring it back.

So I am, just a little differently. As is the Custom will return as a weekly feature, usually mid-week, but sometimes weekends, depending on what news that needs to be shared that week. And all the customs I share will come from Instagram. There is so much going on there, it will provide plenty of content, and when I share images from IG you can follow that person right from the post. They deserve that. Lastly, it will be a little smaller. No more 40 image posts. Only the customs that really catch my attention will make it here.

So how will I see your work? First off, if you are not on Instagram, join up. It is free and easy. Second, share your stuff with the hashtag #lamleycustoms. If you do that, I will see it. Promise. It is by NO MEANS a requirement. I try to find customs using other hashtags, but the #lamleycustoms tag will guarantee I do. That is it. If it catches my attention, it might land here.

I can’t guarantee your custom will make it, nor can I say what will qualify. Some of my favorite customs have been simple wheel swaps.

I plan on writing a lot more about the custom world, in the coming weeks. I might also dedicate full features to some of you. I am just happy to be doing this again.

So, here are some from the last few weeks. Some older customs might appear later.

Enjoy.

Don’t call it a repost, moreso a proper reintroduction because my previous post did no justice to the car nor the guys who worked on it. Say hi to the “Moon Rocker”: a @hotwheelsofficial #66SuperNova whose era-reminiscent name invokes both my love for @mooneyesusa @mooneyesjp & alludes to a certain super-potent smokable, hence the bloodshot version of the famous #Mooneyes logo which, along with the side lettering & signature on the decklid, were all hand-painted by their resident guru #HiroWildmanIshii. The vibrant Spectraflame yellow paint and other body details were applied by the #818’s resident paint whiz @betom03, while everybody’s favorite bearded boy wonder @lukeshotwheels was gracious enough to oil wash and wire up the motor to his specs. The @matchboxworld Kenworth Transporter also got some love from both Albert and Wildman. Mucho thanks to these guys for dealing with my OCD ass! #thelamleygroup #lamleycustoms #hotwheels #hotwheelsgram #hotwheelscollectors #diecast_daily #diecast #diecastcustom #customdiecast #diecastphotography #toyphotography #gasser #Chevrolet #ChevyII #ChevyNova #dragcar #dragstrip #kustom #handlettering #handpainted #oneshotpaint #pinstriping #mooneyes @toy.inc @thelamleygroup @matchboxworld @hotwheelsofficial @hotwheelssounofficial @ssss4199 @southeast_gassers #itowtuesdays @skdc_thawhips #WednesdayWickedRaces

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