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These were made available today at the M2 booth at SEMA: Nissan C10 Skyline, done in a special livery for SEMA, and only 600 regular and 300 Chase models. Â The cases were being gobbled up, and for good reason. Â These are gorgeous. More on these later. Â Thanks to Jay Kho for the pics.
Just like last year, Matchbox has teamed up with Skyjacker to create both large and small off-road beauties. Â Last year it was the Ford F-350 Super Duty Police, and this year it is the Bayou Bronco. Abe Lugo from Matchbox Design is there, and so is Jay Kho, whose own car is getting the …
#lamleydaily - October 31, 2017 Model: Hot Wheels VW T1 Panel Bus Line: Hot Wheels x Fatlace Illest Store Exclusive Where to get one: The Illest Online Store occasionally makes them available (you need to keep checking back), or you can get one on eBay. Why it is in the collection: This is a no …
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The unboxings continue. Â One more this week for sure. The Defender and R33 Skyline are the notable new models, but there are quite a few to take note of in this case, particularly the Then & Now models. Â And I will say this is a fun time of year, when Mattel has yet to release …
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Just a quick heads up that the Kmart Collector Day 36-Count Hot Wheels Cases are now available for purchase at Kmart.com. Â I have tried to pull this up by searching on the Kmart website to no avail, but that link should work. This set of exclusives is highlighted for sure by the blue Honda Civic, …
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#lamleydaily - October 30, 2017 Model: Hot Wheels Corvette C7 Z06 Convertible Line: 2018 New Models Where to find it: Hitting stores now (but if you visit this post later find it on eBay). Why it's in the collection: Hot Wheels always goes stock or stock-ish on their First Edition Vettes, and I like to …
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#lamleydaily - October 29, 2017 Model: Hot Wheels '55 Chevy Bel Air Gasser Line: 2015? Â 2016? Â 2017? RLC Membership Models Where to get them: You needed to join the RLC who knows how long ago to qualify for these, so eBay or other shops are the only way. Why they are in the collection: Well, …
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Two new Skylines in 2018, so far. Â C210 and Hakosuka Wagon still to come. Â For now, here is everyone I have, which coincides with everyone released, except for a few R32. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNHJY_88H9E
My second Super pull in who-knows-how-many unboxings. Â I'll take it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_0w91dCZ6Y
So how did this happen? Â How did Hot Wheels just release an R30 Skyline? In worldwide markets for that matter, including the US? Â How did a car that was never released in the US, and would probably be misidentified by many as a "sporty Sentra" before a Skyline, just get made by Hot Wheels? Â And …
The photos are coming, but lets start with a first look.  All four models are available now at Japan Booster. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqiHb6tqMi8
So this cool. Â I have been a fan of the Diecast TV Channel for several years now. Â Cobra, Eagle, and Falcon have been doing fantastic diecast-related videos from New Zealand for awhile. Â And thing is for certain, they share the passion for diecast that has invaded me and many of you. Recently Majorette's Australia office …
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I'll let the good folks at Speedhunters tell you where you can get it.
Case Opening one day, an overnight package from Wheel Collectors the next.  And dang there is some nice stuff in there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_WZwwSOeR0 Here is what was crammed into the envelope.  Tell me what to showcase first.  Actually, what to showcase AFTER the R33.
This is a beautiful set. Â Beautiful enough that I am going to give it a fair amount of attention before it hits TRU next month. So here is Part 1. Â The new Hot Wheels Entertainment Forza 5-Car set. Â Full premium, with a new casting (Porsche 356 Speedster), and three new diecast chassis (BMW CSL, Ford …
Right off the bat, this is a good case. Â A really good case. We can all judge cases how we want. Â Some of you don't like to call any current Hot Wheels 72-count assortments "great" because of the plethora of unlicensed models. Â That is fine, but for me, reality is reality, and in the 2018 …
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I like long blog titles. Â I also like weekends off after a long month of traveling. Â Incidentally, I also like doing the Saturday Showcase features I do for the YouTube Channel. Â So put it all together, and here is a special Monday Showcase. Â I get my weekend off, and you still get the Showcase. And …
A couple of weeks ago, a massive nerd collision occurred. Â The Hot Wheels Design Center hosted an event to kick off its collaboration with the new Project Cars video game. Â Car geeks mingled with video game nerds who chatted with diecast dorks. Â And man I wish I was there. A few of my fellow diecast …
Showcasing the Supers here on Lamley will never be an unveiling. Â The Super game remains strong, and that means hunger for info will continue to inspire leaks from the Hot Wheels factory. It's a bummer that news of new Supers usually comes from unfinished models shown in grainy photos. Â The only thing I can do …
#lamleydaily - October 21, 2017 Model: Hot Wheels Maserati Quattroporte Line: 2004 Basic Range - First Editions Where to get it: A legendary peg warmer at the time, now eBay is the only option. Why it's in the collection: This is one of the greatest one-and-done castings from Hot Wheels. Â This blue version is the …
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It's show off season. Â Just a couple of weeks ago Mattel finished its annual Toy Fair. Â I've explained it before about what it is, but in a nutshell it is Mattel's own event, held near the Design Center in El Segundo, California. Â Retailers are invited to preview the upcoming Mattel lines, and of course they …
Over the last few weeks, Majorette US Series 2 has hit Toys R Us stores. Â The batch is totally different than the first assortment, including the Limited Editions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lxrwWnvvLA I have no idea what models are the 1-per-case limiteds, but maybe you have figured that out. Â Limited or not, there are quite a few that …
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#lamleydaily - October 19, 2017 Model: Hot Wheels Dodge Challenger SRT Line: Hot Wheels Retro Entertainment Fast & Furious Where to get it: There are a couple on eBay. Why it is in the collection: Complete revisit. Â In my storage unit I have a few boxes full of loose cars. Â A couple of them are …
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A few of you have reported finding the latest set from Auto World at Walmart. Â You are a lucky bunch. Auto World is on a good run at the moment. Â The hobby-exclusive Lead Sled Wagons are out, as are the four Toys R Us exclusives. Â But don't sleep on the standard Premium Release either. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPDIHgDOtCE …
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