Case Report: Matchbox 2018 D Case

Matchbox is rolling now.  The D Case arrived at Wheel Collectors, and this the best mix of new stuff so far.  Holdovers like the Civic and Plymouth, but now with the highly anticipated Wagoneer. Matchbox Batch D at Wheel Collectors Here is the 24-count case, opened 3-by-3 by Matt & Matt at Wheel Collectors.  Let …

Hot Wheels Honda 70 Set: Preview for US collectors, showcase for worldwide collectors.

Collectors in Canada, Australia, and elsewhere have already been enjoying the Hot Wheels Honda 70 set for awhile now.  Enough to figure out there is a nice wheel variation on one of the Civics. We collectors in the US have to wait until summer to enjoy the set, when it hits Walmart. For now, thanks …

Hot Wheels needs a proper A) S15 or B) S14? The answer is C) All of the Above

Let's talk about the word "copious".  It has a general meaning ("abundant"), but it seems to only be used in very specific situations.  I say "copious", you say: "Notes" Right?  People take copious notes.  We could use copious in many ways, but in general, we use it in describing the someone's proficiency in note-taking.  Where …

I don’t know what to think about the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe. I do know I am going to collect the Matchbox version.

When the Matchbox E Assortment appears later this spring, there will be a few models to talk about.  The Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe will certainly be one of them. There are a million angles to take on this model.  The first is the actual car.  Honestly, I'm a little meh.  I see where Mercedes is going …

M2 Machines previewed their cool new Coca-Cola line at the NY Toy Fair. Here is a look.

It has been a few weeks since the New York Toy Fair ended, but there is one thing I want to make sure gets shown here.  Coke and M2.  And it's cool. My friend Tim Pagano from MVE Collectibles was there, and he was able to take some pics of the upcoming M2/Coca-Cola collaboration, and …

Some new colors of some new Matchbox favorites.

The Camaro Convertible and Mercedes-Benz G63 6x6 were two of the more popular models to debut in 2017, and both are back in 2018.  Abe teased the next two colors on IG over the last couple of days: https://www.instagram.com/p/BgPSAZAnudy/?taken-by=matchboxworld https://www.instagram.com/p/BgCLTuLn-wb/?taken-by=matchboxworld Digging both.  Because we see so many Camaros from Hot Wheels, I think the beauty …

Hot Wheels Car Culture Cargo Carriers is hitting Walmart. Here is your Brickseek link.

Keep you eyes open, and your brickseek link up, because Walmarts are getting Car Culture Cargo Carriers. https://www.instagram.com/p/BgPKa6slL1l/?taken-by=thelamleygroup Here is the link to the inventory checker: Car Culture at Walmart These are going fast, especially - and not surprisingly - the C10 Skyline, so be ready.  Or make it really easy on yourself and order …

More Civics and a 510: The March Release from Tomica Limited Vintage is here.

Just got the word from Japan Booster that the March Release from Tomica Limited Vintage has arrived, and yes, it's loaded: Tomica Limited Vintage at Japan Booster It starts with the return of two very popular models.  First the EK Civic Type R debuted last month to much fanfare, and it returns this month in …

Extreme DLM (Part 2): Ben Kiehn opens an Auto World Ultra Raw Ford GT40…Again!

Ben Kiehn caused a little buzz here a couple of years ago when he wrote a guest post for Lamley documenting his liberation of a super rare Auto World Ford GT40 Ultra Raw. This is a big deal, mainly because there are only 10 Ultra Raws produced of each AW release, when they even do …

The Gulf Camaro fits in well with this RLC Bundle full of iconic decos.

BRE, Gulf, and Mooneyes.  If you had to rank the most recognizable and popular ongoing decos in today's Hot Wheels, these might be the three chosen (with Advan being the fourth). And all three are in the RLC Car Culture Bundle.  Sure, the BRE 510 was most likely the main the reason the Bundle sold …

So did all the HW Cars & Donuts end up at this Target? Here is what it tells me.

Instagram user @piper_1172 posted this interesting pic taken at Target today: https://www.instagram.com/p/BgG76xEA-xu/?taken-by=piper_1172 Quite a sight, right?  Here is what it tells me: There are a few collectors who will have their pick of what Cars & Donuts they want. This will cause an unnecessary flurry of activity among collectors. Most importantly, there are a TON …

Lamley only hypes Gassers, so here is the Mercury Comet Cyclone from the RLC set

I've decided to move from only hyping JDM to only hyping Gassers.  At least for this minute.  Don't expect anything but Gassers here on Lamley from here on out.  Until the next post, but still.  Lamley only hypes Gassers.  They knock my socks off. And since I do, you can imagine how excited I was …