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Let's just say if I wasn't a blogger and YouTuber, I probably wouldn't have picked up this entire set. The art is incredible, but as a DLMer art is not a huge factor in what I bring home. But I can say I would have brought home the Brat, no matter what. The Subaru Brat … Continue reading Showcase: Hot Wheels Baja Racing Trucks set, and a Subaru Brat walk-through.
They are hitting Targets now, and Walmarts soon. Here is a look at the International G Case, along with the best of the case, and that cool Mustang Super: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQMO3lYfDSI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuwRxVuxH74
So far so good. There comes a time for a collector when space becomes a premium. I have been in that time for awhile. There also comes a time when you stand in front of your collection, noticing that you can't enjoy certain pieces like you'd like to, like displaying them. You realize that day … Continue reading The ongoing Lamley Purge continues.
I was surprised to see this 6-model set in a nearby Walmart today. I had no idea it was hitting. I bought the whole set to feature, but would have left a few if that wasn't the case. The no-brainer? The BRAT of course. I turned on my camera when I found the set. Enjoy: … Continue reading A new Walmart-exclusive set from Hot Wheels dropped.
I'm not going to write a lot about this, only pass this along from the Diecast TV Channel. It's been a favorite YouTube Channel of mine, and the Team of 3 found a crazy wheel variation recently. I will let them do the talking. But first, because the Team of 3 at Diecast TV Channel … Continue reading Variation Alert: Has anyone else been lucky enough to find this bonkers Hot Wheels Escort wheel variation?
Tomica Limited Vintage released the first pics of the July 2019 Batch, and it could be called "Rally-Ready". With all due respect to a splendid matte black Mazda 787b and a pair of underrated Toyota Crown Sedans, this batch is all about the first issues of the 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Evolution IV in gray … Continue reading Tomica Limited Vintage unveils the July 2019 Release. Come for the Evo & 787b, stay for the Bluebird SSS-R
Hot Wheels broke the internet last week. It's a dumb phrase, usually reserved for the antics of a Kardashian, but it happened in our world last week. The Hot Wheels Design Team, dubbed the Dream Team on Instagram, dropped the first image of the upcoming Bugatti Chiron. Crack. The corner of the internet occupied by … Continue reading Additional looks and some background on the spectacular Hot Wheels Bugatti Chiron
This grocery store has been fruitful. I don't find Supers like I used to, mainly because I don't travel as much as I used to. It just means I don't have nearly the number of opportunities to find treasure. But it just makes the times I do that much more fun. And I found another. … Continue reading Finding another Super in a rural honey hole.
Here is a head's up for you Mazda RX-7 Collectors. The March Release form Tomica Limited Vintage is out, and it includes two stunning models, highlighted by the first Police RX-7. And they are at Japan Booster now: TLV at Japan Booster And there are others. Two Subaru 360, two Toyota Mark II, and a … Continue reading The March Release from Tomica Limited Vintage is now available at Japan Booster. (The Ferraris are coming.)
I started the day putting together feature on the two latest Hot Wheels mixes. It seemed like enough. But Hot Wheels wasn't done. They set the collector world upside down by revealing the first image of their new Bugatti Chiron. Big news indeed. But the diecast weren't done. The cherry on top of an eventful … Continue reading The first two Squarebody Chevys from Auto World are coming in June. Here is the first image.