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Heads up for you Auto World, Johnny Lightning, and MiJo collectors. Â The next set of MiJo Exclusives from Round2 are out, and our friends at SURPLUSgoodies have them: MiJo Exclusives at SURPLUSgoodies Hard to know which of these two models will interest collectors more. Â The Johnny Lightning Datsuns will clearly be of interest, considering they …
#lamleydaily - August 31, 2017 Model: Kyosho Porsche 911 GT2 RS Line: Porsche Series 6 Where to get it: There are several versions on ebay Why it's in the collection: It is in the collection because it is a Porsche, it is a Kyosho, and it looks fantastic. Â Relatively fantastic. Â Compared to replicas of older …
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#lamleydaily - August 30, 2017 Model: Hot Wheels Lamborghini Gallardo Line: 2009 Hot Wheels Speed Machines Where to get it: HW Speed Machines Lamborghini Gallardo on ebay Why it's in the collection: With all due respect to the Matchbox Lamborghini Police car, this is my favorite Gallardo from either brand. Â I have sung many times …
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Many of you have asked, and here is the answer. Â Japan Booster has secured its order of Aoshima Grachan Series 10, and they are available now to reserve at japanbooster.com. Aoshima Grachan at Japan Booster The series consists of 12 cars, and like all Aoshima Grachan series, the price is bound to go up. Â So …
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#lamleydaily - August 28, 2017 Model: Hot Wheels Porsche 911 GT3 RS Line: 2016 Mystery Pack (International Market Exclusive) Where to get it: You can search "hot wheels Porsche 911 GT3 RS", or find a friend to trade with. Why it's in the collection: Because I am a completist with most Hot Wheels Porsches, and …
There are a lot of "bests" in 2017. Â Obviously that doesn't make a ton of sense, as "best" can really only be one thing. Â Maybe I can call 2017 one of the "best" years for 1/64 diecast. Â The year isn't over, so when it is I will try and make sense of all the awesomeness …
#lamleydaily - August 28, 2017 Model: Hot Wheels 1971 Mustang Mach 1 Line: 2014 Super Treasure Hunt Where to get it: Hot Wheels Mustang Mach 1 STH on ebay Why it's in the collection: Â Everyone loves finding a Super Treasure Hunt. Â The same can't be said for keeping them. Â There are cases when even spectraflame …
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I think we can call the Matchbox Mercedes-Benz G63 AMG 6x6 an event model. Â Literally, because two out of the three releases so for have been for actual events. Â Figuratively, because anytime this model rears its head, it's an event. It's an epic model. Â Adding one to the collection is an event. Literal and figurative …
A little something for weekend viewing, based on your feedback. Â Think of this as the Lamley YouTube version of the Lamley Daily. (Subscribe to the Lamley YouTube Channel) I think this is a nice model to start it off: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QqSSFNFk4Wk
#lamleydaily - August 26, 2017 Model: Matchbox Porsche Panamera Line: 2010 Mainline New Model Where to get it: Matchbox Porsche Panamera on eBay Why it's in the collection: I have never hated the Panamera like some profess to, but I do understand why it isn't everyone's favorite Porsche. Â When it was first unveiled it seemed …
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We are now up to 12, with two more coming very very soon. Â I might have to do another one then, with pics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsljePCb8V0
These are always happy announcements. Â Aoshima, known more for their incredibly detailed model kits, announced the 10th release of their incredibly cool 1/64 Grachan series. This is about as Japanese as it gets. Â The Grachan (Grand Champions) models are essentially bosozoku cars, which were inspired by the popular Super Silhouette race cars of the 80's. …
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#lamleydaily - August 24, 2017 Model: Hot Wheels '92 BMW M3 (E30) Line: 2014 Mainline Kmart Exclusive Where to get it: Hot Wheels '92 BMW M3 on ebay Why it's in the collection: This is another one of those "Hot Wheels makes it, I collect it" models. Â The E30 has been on my faves list …
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I wanted to pass along this video from our friends at the diecasttvchannel. Â They found the Matchbox J Case near their home in New Zealand, and lo and behold: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VBvnLNYVV5I The new "corrected" color on the VW Golf Country. Â The assumption was that it would show, but nothing could be confirmed until it actually did …
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Walmart gets what Walmart wants. They like having exclusive series, and they like to have a say in those series. Â For example, many of you have been clamoring for a Skyline series similar to the BMW, Camaro, and Porsche assortments Hot Wheels has done for Walmart. Â It sounds great, and I would bet there are …
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The Hot Wheels Dream Team feed on IG is on a roll. After posting a ridiculous new deco for the 180SX (it's below), late tonight emerged the new-for-2018 Land Rover Defender Double Cab. https://www.instagram.com/p/BYKYMZ2FMqM/?taken-by=hotwheelsdreamteam If the Matchbox Defender is any indication, this model is going to be a massive hit. Â And it looks to be …
So what do you think of the new Acura NSX? Â I seem to get mixed responses. Â Some love it. Â Others think it shouldn't share the name of Acura's 90's era gem. Â I have even heard the Audi R8's ugly stepbrother. I don't know if I fall in any of those camps. Â I don't see the …
In case you hadn't heard, there is an eclipse today. Â I think it is dubbed the "Great American - DON'T LOOK AT THE SUN!!!!!!! - Eclipse". I really should have planned ahead and dug deep into my storage and found a Matchbox or Hot Wheels Mitsubishi Eclipse to feature. Â But I didn't plan ahead. Â I …
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Did some opening today, including an RLC Model I have been sitting on for five years. Â Enjoy the Camaro DLM Party, and a little longer video for your Sunday viewing pleasure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lAqdzgtP7Y
Have I mentioned it enough times that I love putting this post together? Maybe I should mention it more, and explain the highly detailed, scientific way I select the customs I feature here. Â Sit down for this, because it is complicated. I start by getting out my phone or computer. Â Then I go to Instagram, …
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That's a lot of info, right? Let's start with the model. Â The Hot Wheels Design Team dropped this on IG earlier today: https://www.instagram.com/p/BX_1iNsFY3W/?taken-by=hotwheelsdreamteam We have seen some preproduction samples of the new C130 Laurel before, but here is our first look at the completed model. Â And it's gorgeous. Â Olive green, sitting on small 4-spoke Real …
Here is the last case of 2017, as provided by A&J Toys. Â Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGHnfTiDZtk
#lamleydaily - August 19, 2017 Model: Matchbox Ferrari 456 GT Line: 2005 Superfast Where to get it: Matchbox Ferrari 456 GT on ebay Why it's in the collection: A Matchbox Ferrari - especially a Matchbox Ferrari produced this century - is a rare sight. Â Obviously, with the model license not at Mattel it will be …
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Brand after brand after brand continues to embrace the GT-R. Â Maybe one day I will be sick of them. Â I'm not yet. Â So here is another of MANY GT-R features on Lamley. Â And there will be a lot more. (HW Nissan GT-R on ebay) I have already sung the praises of Ryu Asada's take on …
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