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Ah, the Lamley Award category of all categories. Â Nothing gets folks riled up like Super Treasure Hunts. Â There are entire websites and social media accounts dedicated to them. They make grown men cry (and whine). Â They can turn a bad day into a good day. Â They turn kids into collectors. Â They create friends and enemies. …
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UPDATE!! - December 30, 2017 I screwed up. Â I forgot one important licensed premium new model, the 60's Ford Econoline Pickup, and I thank many of you for pointing that out. Â For that reason, I am resetting the poll with the addition. Â If you already voted, please vote again. Â Sorry for missing this, but I …
Now it feels like we are finally getting underway with Team Orange in 2018. Â After what was clearly a strong 2017 (Lamley Awards Poll coming), it seems that 2018 has been very slow to start. Â We had a strange 2018 A Assortment, which was essentially a "Best of 2017" mix with no 2018 models. Â And …
D Case is here. Â This US D Case arrived earlier this will from A&J Toys, and I have seen reports of the D Case at TRU and Target. Â Maybe Walmart too. So, as always, here is what to look for: (In case you haven't subscribed to the Lamley Channel, you should. Â There are a few …
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This was posted by collector @south_aussie_hwc15 yesterday on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BdOySSpgyva/?taken-by=south_aussie_hwc15 Shall we analyze? Â We start with the Honda CRX, looking gorgeous in blue, followed by the Honda CRX with some killer white MC5 rims. Â That is followed by the Honda CRX with retro-like deco, and the pack is rounded out by both a Honda CRX …
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Let me betray my DLM (open everything) roots for just one second, and pass on a must-have if you are a Car Culture collector. Car Culture is the first Hot Wheels line that has compelled me to keep a set carded. Â Julian Koiles artwork from the first assortment on has been as collectable as the …
Season's Greetings everyone. Before I shut down all things diecast for a couple of days - and what a nice treat that will be - here is one beauty of a holiday model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zayUKuzpisM Happy Holidays my dear friends. Â As always, I am thankful for all of you. -jtl
For your review, all the 2017 Hot Wheels Licensed New Models, this time both basic and premium. I did the video to give the YouTube viewers a chance to vote, but if you haven't voted, now is the time. Â I included the Premium New Model Poll below, to give you a head start before the …
It has been well established here on the blog that I think Car Culture is the best line Hot Wheels has ever done. Â Premium assortments, all with a different theme, and executed flawlessly. I like the line so much I dedicated one of my Carney Wall Displays to Car Culture, and add each new assortment …
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It is whatever falls off the truck. Typically Hot Wheels releases the International cases first. Â Because of that, Wheel Collectors orders the International cases to make the models available ASAP. Â But this time, for whatever reason, the US cases were made available. Â No complaints here. So, as usual, the crew at Wheel Collectors snagged a …
Welcome to the Lamley Awards!! This is the latest I have ever done this, and if I listed the reasons why you would die of boredom. Â But we are here, finally, and it is time to vote. Â There will be several Lamley Award Polls this year: Best Hot Wheels Licensed New Model Most Disappointing Hot …
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Prepare. Â The Japan Historics 2 buzz is here, and it will be our world for the next couple of months. Â And call it hype, call it whatever. Â I'll call it amazing. Â Buzz is thought the roof, and JH2 deserves every bit of it. Â It is mind-blowing. Â I promise. With that, it seems right to get …
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#lamleydaily - December 20, 2017 Model: Hot Wheels Toyota 2000GT Line: 2013 Super Treasure Hunt Where to get it: eBay is your best bet. Why it's in the collection: Because it is one of the best Super Treasure Hunts Hot Wheels has ever done. Â Actually, that reason is third down the list. Â The first reason …
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#lamleydaily - December 19, 2017 Model: Matchbox Volvo C30 Line: 2007 New Models 10-pack Exclusive Where to get it: Search "Volvo C30" on eBay and hope. Why it's in the collection: Â This is one cool little Volvo. Â Then again, most little Volvos are cool. Â Matchbox has produced a nice group of Volvos, from classic to …
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Can you guess why Hot Wheels put a red label on the US C Case stating that it should not be opened and pegged before November 1st? Â It becomes obvious once you realize what is in the US Case that isn't in the International Case. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUSUQqyJooI
With the first Red Editions of 2018 hitting, and because I labored through all 90 Zamacs yesterday, why not showcase all 15 of the Target models released so far? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sbobMkx7sM If the 2017 Red Editions were graphed, it would be an upside-down bell curve. Â Great start and great finish, with a lackluster middle. Â It will …
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#lamleydaily - December 17, 2017 Model: Tomica Limited Vintage Neo Toyota TownAce Wagon Where to get it: Japan Booster has it. Why it's in the collection: So I have to think there are a lot of people who typically read the blog who aren't even giving this post one glance. Â Those of you that are, …
90! Â 18 a year since 2013, and I hope it keeps going. Â I picked a Top 5. Â What are yours? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7NU25XSsHY
The Super vs Super feature continues, with another obvious one. Â I will try and get more clever on my pairings, and Porsche vs Porsche isn't clever. Both are Porsches (duh), but they are also racing cars, and sport interesting Real Rider wheels. Â It is actually the wheels that made me feel like they were a …
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Another holiday surprise. Our friends at Wheel Collectors knew some orders were coming in from Mattel, but they were surprised to open cases full of black and gold. Â It's the new Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Set, and it's gorgeous. Â And, most importantly, it is available now: Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Basic Set at Wheel Collectors …
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There is a group of Hot Wheels that receive no fanfare when they are released, get little attention, and are left at the store a lot. Â Yet often they are among the best-looking Hot Wheels models released during the year. I am talking about the multipack exclusives. Â And the newest group for 2018 is slowly …
As I posted the heads up that the new Target Red Editions were out, I remembered that I forgot to mention TRU has its own trio of Hot Wheels exclusives out as well. I came across them last week mixed in with the 2018 C Case: Unlike the Target Red Editions and Walmart Zamacs, the …
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Hit your Targets. Â The Red Editions are back. Target's foray into the store exclusives in 2017 with the Red Editions was most welcome, and most successful. Â 12 models were released over the year, and several, including the '55 Gasser and Kool Kombi, became some of the most sought-after models of the year. It all begins …
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#lamleydaily - December 13, 2017 Model: Hot Wheels Custom Datsun 240Z Line: 2017 Car Culture Cars & Donuts Where to get it: Hitting stores now. Why it's in the collection: Â The FuguZ is definitely a modern take on the iconic Z silhouette. Â And based on the attention Sung Kang's project car received, it makes sense …
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