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Occasionally it makes sense to revisit a model that came and went, but deserves a little bit more love. Â The Hot Wheels Porsche 993, released as a VERY plain Walmart-Exlcusive Zamac in 2017, is one of those models. The best Zamacs are the barest Zamacs and this Porsche is one of those. Â This year's Demon, …
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The Matchbox Team gave us a nice glimpse into 2019 Mix B a couple of days ago: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bqv2nPshimz/ The Porsche is the big one here, but there are others. Â Not only in that pic, but among the Power Grabs being found in Australia. Â Lamley Readers @rgor9608 and @funkystyle888 shared these pics:
You hit the pegs. Â Are they full? Â Cards crisp? Â Yes? Â Then look to see what treasure might be there. Â Cards soft? Â All kinds of mixes represented? Â Spidey cars mixed in? Â Move on. Check the premium pegs. Â Check the Matchbox pegs. Â Auto World if they are there. Â Hidden dump bin? Â Shipper? Â Clear? Â Ok, finish with the …
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Right in front of you it is pretty easy, but when you somehow see it on the pegs you can't help but feel a little proud: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq0jnMsBpds/
Good timing for us collectors. SURPLUSgoodies just got the latest release from Tarmac Works, and was able to list them today while eBay is running its 10% off promotion: Tarmac Works at SURPLUSgoodies First things first, use "PLAYDAY" at checkout TODAY (Nov 29) ONLY to get 10% off on ALL TOYS, including items at SURPLUSgoodies. …
A 2018 latecomer is here. Â The last set of Hot Wheels Pop Culture has just been released, and is available now at Wheel Collectors. (And TODAY only - use discount code "PLAYDAY" at checkout for an additional 10% off) Hot Wheels Pop Culture Street Fighter at Wheel Collectors I don't as excited about Pop Culture …
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(UPDATE! I strangely forgot to add the BMW i8 in the video. Â It is in the poll, but not the video.) The Lamley Awards Polls continue, this time jumping over to the orange brand. Matchbox had a TON of licensed this year, with quite a few in the basic range, along with an entire Jurassic …
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S, X, now 3. Â The full Tesla Trio is now miniature, and that doesn't even count the Roadster. But Hot Wheels is all in on Tesla, and now the Model 3 is coming, as previewed by the Design Team: https://www.instagram.com/p/BqssApvjQW5/ It seems this one is a tad more stock than the other two, but we …
Found by the Team of Three at the DiecastTVChannel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOI4dlXuFYo
A double dose from the Lamley Extras YouTube Channel: After opening and featuring the BMW X5 Multipack Exclusive, it became obvious I should showcase the M5 Police as well. Â I think it is obvious why: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMLcV_q8rVo https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z9KfvEuAdUg
My guess is a lot of you have seen this pack in stores: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sR8BU3Vaseg I have always been a fan of the Matchbox BMW X5, which has two versions: Police/Emergency and stock. Â I like both, but the police version takes the cake. Â Matchbox has released only a few over the years, but with their Euro-centric …
You have seen the Hot Wheels Alex Ross DC Set in stores, but now is your chance to really take advantage of the amazing Alex Ross art and get the Box Set. Amazon just removed the Pre-Order tag and the set is available now to ship. Have a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tqGcoebcXQY
When I first got serious about collecting, Hot Wheels was about one thing and one thing only: Muscle. Â Sure, they have been doing Camaros, Mustangs, and Corvettes forever, but in 2005-2006, Hot Wheels had gone deep into American Muscle. Â Between Chevy, Ford, and Mopar, the designers were covering all bases. Â Muscle was to 2006 what …
The holiday deals continue. Â Lamley Partner A&J Toys, who provides all the cases I use for unboxing videos, is offering the latest mix of Hot Wheels Car Culture Team Transport for $39.95 plus shipping. Team Transport at A&J Toys Excluding shipping, that is essentially $10 per set, which is cheaper than retail. Â That means Snake …
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Ok this is cool. My friend Ben Kiehn emailed me earlier today to see if I would get the word out on his ebay listings. Â I get these requests a lot, but if I think it is something that the Lamley Readers would be interested in, I am happy to share. I think this will …
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I know. Â Whhaaaaaaaaaaa. I have nothing to complain about. Â But how, when, and where someone finds a Super is always interesting, and that includes what kind of luck I might have. Â I don't hunt like I used to, and things have changed in my area quite a bit. Â The hunt is quite the racket. But …
From Lamley's RCR (Resident California Reporter) @hw_jay, news that Hot Wheels 2019 C Cases, with Red Editions, have hit Target stores. If you are not familiar, the Red Editions are Target exclusive basic models. Â They share the same deco as the mainline cars, but have exclusive colors. Â Hot Wheels releases 12 a year in groups …
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The Tomica Limited Vintage Damaged Box Sale at Japan Booster essentially came and went in about 3 minutes on Friday. Â Most of it was gone in seconds, and for good reason. Â There is no better deal on Tomica Limited Vintage than the Damaged Box Sale. Â It just involves a little luck considering the rush. But …
You never what model will be next in the Up-to-Date series on the Lamley Extras YouTube Channel: Model: Hot Wheels BMW 2002 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iF2gVIynfsg
My Up-to-Date series on the Lamley Extras YouTube Channel (different than my standard YouTube Channel) continues with the Hot Wheels Mazda RX-7. Model: Hot Wheels '95 Mazda RX-7 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9Se39qh43M
Now that the frenzy of the Damaged Box Sale is over, let's talk about what else is at Japan Booster that is worth snagging. Â I mean, the whole store is on sale, and free shipping on all orders $50? Â Start looking folks! Always start with Tomica Limited Vintage, but look at Kyosho, Tomica Premium, and …
I have a daughter in high school who spends a few hours a week working at a clothing store here in Salt Lake. Â It is super part-time, but when Black Friday rolls around she knows her weekend will be busy working. I told her the same went for me, since I needed to spend a …
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The sale starts now! Â Here are the links you need: TLV Damaged Box Sale Items at Japan Booster Hard-to-find TLV Auctions at Japan Booster Japan Booster eBay Store Damaged Box starts now and goes until everything is sold. Â The Auctions start at 6pm PST, and the items in the store are discounted all weekend. Grab …
The crew at M2 Machines sent their Thanksgiving greetings with the unveiling of this super cool Auto-Hauler set: https://www.instagram.com/p/BqfC1foALyQ/ That is their C110 Skyline and Hauler in vintage Yokohama livery, and it is just way too cool. Â And it is coming soon. Designer Sean Taylor gave a few more details on his own IG feed: …
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