Author: Alex Winson
Schuco + Tarmac Works = diecast cool.
A collaboration from the top drawer between two of the big hitters in the diecast world yields great results. … Continue readingSchuco + Tarmac Works = diecast cool.
Lamley Daily: Lesney Morris J2
A trip back into the Matchbox history books. … Continue readingLamley Daily: Lesney Morris J2
Lamley Single File: Mercury Fiat Campagnola
Resident in obscure diecast Alex Winson brings us another Italian oddity. … Continue readingLamley Single File: Mercury Fiat Campagnola
Lamley Daily: Siku Lanz Bulldog
We’re straying off the road and into the fields with today’s Lamley Daily, quite literally as well….
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Lamley Daily: Majorette Renault 5 Turbo
An often overlooked casting gets some time in the spotlight. … Continue readingLamley Daily: Majorette Renault 5 Turbo
Lamley Single File: Politoys/Polistil Penny Alfa Romeo Romeo
A lucky Ebay find from a classic Italian brand. … Continue readingLamley Single File: Politoys/Polistil Penny Alfa Romeo Romeo
Lamley Single File: Siku KTM Xbow
Euro writer Alex Winson covers a super cool roadster from one of the stalwart Euro brands. … Continue readingLamley Single File: Siku KTM Xbow
Diecast with a message – Matchbox 1962 Mercedes 220 SE, Ewy Rosqvist
When Matchbox announced they were partnering with Mercedes Benz to make a replica of her legendary Mercedes 220 SE, I was immediately excited, and not just for the diecast.
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Dirt don’t slow you down – Schuco Porsche 911 Turbo Magnus Walker
A renowned European diecast maker with fantastic models, and one of the modern kings of automotive cool and one of his equally killer creations. Collaborations don’t get much cooler than this.
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Lamley Daily: Autogrand VAZ Zhiguli (Lada) 2106
I’ve had this one stirring since I did the Autogrand feature way back in February. I thought it deserved it’s own spotlight. And I’ve recently managed to acquire a standard one so it’s time to take a good look at what I think is the pick of the Autogrand range. … Continue readingLamley Daily: Autogrand VAZ Zhiguli (Lada) 2106
A taste of what’s to come for UK collectors from Majorette
Is there anything cooler than a Porsche with a roof rack? Not much. And these cars are defnitely some of the most awesome diecasts I’ve got my hands on this year. … Continue readingA taste of what’s to come for UK collectors from Majorette
Collection Update: A TLV, a Chinese oddity and a Soviet saloon.
The mail call is a bit more of a rarity these days in my household. Bills, mortgage, food. Day to day life means the diecast collecting (especially for the more expensive brands) is sporadic at the very best. But sometimes I have a little bit left over to treat myself and given Tomica just released one of my favourite Kei trucks of all time, I decided now was a good time. … Continue readingCollection Update: A TLV, a Chinese oddity and a Soviet saloon.
Lamley Daily: Racing Champions Buick Regal Grand National & Hot Wheels GMC Syclone
Model: Racing Champions Mint Buick Regal Grand National & Hot Wheels GMC Syclone Line: 2017 series release 2 & 2020
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Lamley Single File: DyDo (Konami) Mazda R360
You may recall seeing this in my earlier post on the Schuco BMW Isetta, where I had used this in a comparison with the German “bubble car” and vintage Kei trucks from Tomica. Given it’s such a cool little car, I thought it’s about time it gets space for itself, and given that it’s the only R360 in this scale, the new Single File feature is a perfect platform. … Continue readingLamley Single File: DyDo (Konami) Mazda R360
3 big Citroëns, 3 different approaches
This is a perfect article to demonstrate what motivates me in diecast collecting: obscure but interesting brands, vintage European cars and for those on a tighter budget, just how much bang you get for your buck. … Continue reading3 big Citroëns, 3 different approaches
Majorette, and my motivation at Lamley.
Finally I have my hands on some of the fantastic metal from Majorette, and hopefully this will be the start of something great…. … Continue readingMajorette, and my motivation at Lamley.
Speedy souvenirs: Mercury Speedy Porsche Carrera and Ferrari 250LM
If you’ve read my previous posts you’ll know I like to travel and when I do go abroad I try to bring home diecast each time. The more obscure the better, and these cars are one of my favourite finds. … Continue readingSpeedy souvenirs: Mercury Speedy Porsche Carrera and Ferrari 250LM
A countryside drive and a look at Majorette’s Toyota Celica GT Coupe
I’ve been looking forward to finally getting a Majorette into my writing. And what a place to start. … Continue readingA countryside drive and a look at Majorette’s Toyota Celica GT Coupe
Lamley Daily: Tomica Dandy Hino petrol tanker
Tomica’s Limited Vintage Hinos have been some of the most desirable 1/64s of the past few years. Monsters, full of tiny details, opening trailers and oozing with retro Japanese chic. And the demand has been high, prices have quickly risen to the point where to some of us they have fast become unobtanium. But today we’re not going to be serving up any more (highly deserved) hyperbole on those. We’re taking a little step back into the Japanese brand’s back catalogue to look at the one of the ancestors of the modern TLVN Hinos. … Continue readingLamley Daily: Tomica Dandy Hino petrol tanker
Lamley Single File: Welly Polish Series Part 4 – FSO Polonez Caro
With this Single File post, we’ve finally got to the end of the Welly Polish series, a surprising addition to the Chinese brand’s catalogue. And the last vehicle in the series is the most modern; the FSO Polonez Caro Plus. … Continue readingLamley Single File: Welly Polish Series Part 4 – FSO Polonez Caro
Lamley Daily: Hot Wheels Mooneyes Custom VW Beetle
It’s a truth widely acknowledged that anything with the Mooneyes livery on it is instant cool, and in the world of diecast, Hot Wheels are solid proof of that. … Continue readingLamley Daily: Hot Wheels Mooneyes Custom VW Beetle