Not exactly a top ten new models or even a top ten new additions to my collection, but these are my highlights from 2020 in miniature....
From the hoarder’s perspective: My diecast highlights of 2020
Majorette says goodbye to 2020 in style with the Mercedes Benz Shop AMG GT R & G500
These two have made it into my upcoming 2020 highlights post, and for good reason.
Lamley Daily: Tomica Limited Vintage Neo Honda Civic EF9 SiR II Group A (Plain Version – Hong Kong Exclusive)
Model: Tomica Limited Vintage Neo Honda Civic EF9 SiR II Group A (plain version) Line: Hong Kong Exclusive Ebay link: Tomica Hong Kong EF9 Sometimes in the diecast world, it's hard to keep up. These days we are more than well served by a myraid of different brands. New releases, teasers, colour changes and more …
Lamley Daily: Grell IFA F9
A very pretty post war IFA is today's Lamley Daily
What’s the oldest mainline you’ve found hanging from the pegs?
When diecast hunting turns into a timewarp.
Is there anything cooler than a big old Mercedes? How about 5 of them…
2 new releases from Schuco bring out a myraid of Mercedes classics.
“La mer….” Norev Citroën Mehari
Norev's brilliant Mehari gets a trip to the beach
Obscure is obscure: Gama Minette Matra Sport
A suggested item on Ebay leads to a cool find from a lesser known brand.
Long form: Trois “Deux Chevaux”.
Grab a coffee and enjoy a gentle meander through the history of the famous 2CV with some of the best Euro brands.
Politburo approved content: Minsk Factory VAZ Zhiguli 2101
A Russian rarity.
Schuco + Tarmac Works = diecast cool.
A collaboration from the top drawer between two of the big hitters in the diecast world yields great results.
Lamley Daily: Lesney Morris J2
A trip back into the Matchbox history books.
“Forty, left five minus over crest…!” – a look at Majorette’s WRC Edition set
No WRC? No problem....
Lamley Single File: Mercury Fiat Campagnola
Resident in obscure diecast Alex Winson brings us another Italian oddity.
Lamley Daily: Siku Lanz Bulldog
We're straying off the road and into the fields with today's Lamley Daily, quite literally as well....
Lamley Daily: Majorette Renault 5 Turbo
An often overlooked casting gets some time in the spotlight.
Lamley Single File: Politoys/Polistil Penny Alfa Romeo Romeo
A lucky Ebay find from a classic Italian brand.
Lamley Daily: Take the law into your own hands… Schuco BMW Isetta “Landespolizei”
The Schuco Isetta gets a cool new twist.
Lamley Single File: Siku KTM Xbow
Euro writer Alex Winson covers a super cool roadster from one of the stalwart Euro brands.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.