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Let's start with this pic: It's a bunch of Hondas. Â Not all Hot Wheels Hondas, but some. Â The first three are 80's/90's era Hondas, and that one in the back is a newer Honda with a deco inspired by an 80's era Honda. Â But you probably have that figured out. It was quite a thing …
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#lamleydaily - December 11, 2017 Model: Tomica Limited Vintage Datsun Bluebird 1600SSS Line: 5000km to Glory Where to get it: It pops up occasionally at Japan Booster Why it's in the collection: It is hard to ignore a Datsun Bluebird Rally. Â Many diecast companies have done one, and I have a good number of …
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I have great partners. Â Some have been with me since the beginning, others have jumped aboard more recently. Â One of those new partners who I have really enjoyed working with is SURPLUSgoodies. They are a great supplier of brands like Auto World, Tarmac Works, and Greenlight, among many others, and before they were a partner …
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On numerous occasions I have mentioned my monthly packages from Japan Booster are like little visits from Santa. Well, occasionally those paths cross. Â The December batch of Tomica Limited Vintage is out, just in time for Christmas. Â That means you can get these models you want, add a few from the Japan Booster holiday sale, …
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I have four 1/43 scale Ignition Models in my collection. Â They sit right next to me here at my desk. Â And I marvel at them every time I look at them: They are resin, and they are insanely detailed. Â Whenever I look at them, thought one is how awesome they are, and thought two is …
There are a few no-brainers in the car world. Â One of them is "everyone loves a Gulf Racing Ford GT40". It applies to diecast too. Â If a Ford GT40 replica is made, it will eventually go Gulf. Â And if a Ford GT40 replica goes Gulf, collectors will buy it. Â With that in mind, check this …
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I remember a few years ago buying a model off of ebay, and being a tad surprised to see the model arrive in a yellow envelope. Â Not padded, just an envelope. Â I was of course a little miffed, but let it slide for two reasons. Â One, I was going to open the model anyway, and …
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Por-SHUH. Â Por-SHUH. Â Por-SHUH. Â Maybe I'll remember it better if I link it to "Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!" Â Some of you will get that. I get grief for a lot of things, and my pronouncement of "Porsche" is near the top of the list. Â I was defiant at first, as everyone I knew said "Porsche" as a …
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How is that for timing? Â The same day that I preview the brand new Matchbox Globe Travelers, they arrive at Wheel Collectors. 2018 Matchbox Globe Travelers at Wheel Collectors Hopefully you read - and watched - my preview from this morning, but to summarize, they are awesome. Â And each is available individually if you want …
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(UPDATE! Â The Globe Travelers are now available at Wheel Collectors at this link.) This was a surprise. Â A couple of weeks ago a few Matchbox collectors made their way to the York Toy Show and were very surprised to see the brand new Globe Travelers Premium Series from Matchbox. Â No one, including Abe Lugo at …
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Well this is a first. Â Right before posting a Hot Wheels International Case Unboxing, I find the US Case in store. Â That doesn't happen very often. Typically the International cases are shipped a few weeks before the US Cases hit retail. Â But mix in a slight shipment delay with the wonky schedule of the holiday …
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Hot Wheels Super Treasure Hunts (or $upers, or Soups) remain the most talked about Hot Wheels among collectors every year. Â It seems to be that news on a new Super will always out buzz the news on a new casting. Â I might be more excited about the R33 Skyline, but more folks seem to be …
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There has been one question and one question only I have been answering the last couple of months: "When is Japan Historics 2 coming out? And the follow-up: "When will A&J have them available for pre-order?" Well, I don't have a specific date for the release of Japan Historics 2 - thinking January - but …
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A weekend walk-through: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFF4BS7yVlc
I recently acquired the Matchbox 2018 Toy Fair Chevy Colorado. Â It fits a theme. Â So I decided to make Matchbox Toy Fair Models the subject of today's Saturday Showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nud-3BnIMpo Sense a pattern?
Instagram user @ashietoynerd dropped this interested tidbit the other day: https://www.instagram.com/p/BcGp8exlmQP/?taken-by=ashietoynerd It is a new batch of Hot Wheels Mystery Models, and it just hit in Australia. Â And it's a great assortment. Â Some existing decos in new colors, along with some new decos entirely. Most importantly, there are some awesome castings in the mix. Â The …