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I have gotten this question quite a bit lately. It is probably appropriate that I explain."DLM" stands for "Diecast Liberation Movement", a termed attributed to my Lamley counterpart, David Tilley, and most closely associated with Matchbox collectors. Mr. Tilley has taken the DLM movement to absurd, some say excruciating heights. He opens EVERYTHING.It probably culminated …
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We are trying to get 300 likes on Facebook. Â As soon as we hit it, we will randomly draw one of those 300 friends, who will get a very nice Hot Wheels model sent to them on us.Stay tuned to find out what it is...
We are trying to get 300 likes on Facebook. As soon as we hit it, we will randomly draw one of those 300 friends, who will get a very nice Hot Wheels model sent to them on us.Stay tuned to find out what it is...
We at the Lamley Group pride ourselves on current Matchbox knowledge, and variations and rare models is a definite specialty. Â Last week in Part 1 of the Rare Mattel Matchbox series, we profiled two doozies, the Chilean Mini and Life EMS Ambulance. Now Part 2:White "ADLAR" Scraper:This is the first edition of the Scraper, debuting …
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We at the Lamley Group pride ourselves on current Matchbox knowledge, and variations and rare models is a definite specialty. Last week in Part 1 of the Rare Mattel Matchbox series, we profiled two doozies, the Chilean Mini and Life EMS Ambulance. Now Part 2:White "ADLAR" Scraper:This is the first edition of the Scraper, debuting …
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A couple of models I haven't gotten to yet:Hot Wheels Hurst Olds 442:This is not a casting I would normally pick up, nor is it the best casting HW has done, but in this design it seemed a like a good one to have, mainly because it is based on this:A little info on the …
A couple of models I haven't gotten to yet:Hot Wheels Hurst Olds 442:This is not a casting I would normally pick up, nor is it the best casting HW has done, but in this design it seemed a like a good one to have, mainly because it is based on this:A little info on the …
Finally, the last of three HW New Models the Lamley Group is previewing. Â We have already seen the Corvette Z06, 71 Hemi Cuda, and now the Porsche Boxster Spyder:I have had this model for a week and I still don't know what to make of it. Â The new Boxster is a fantastic-looking car, and I …
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Finally, the last of three HW New Models the Lamley Group is previewing. We have already seen the Corvette Z06, 71 Hemi Cuda, and now the Porsche Boxster Spyder:I have had this model for a week and I still don't know what to make of it. The new Boxster is a fantastic-looking car, and I …
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My collection generally focuses on three things - Mattel diecast brands (HW/MB), sports cars/imports, and wheel variations. Â In other words, if it is a sports car or import done by either Matchbox or Hot Wheels and has a wheel variation, I want it.Or we can put it another way. Â If it is a sports car …
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My collection generally focuses on three things - Mattel diecast brands (HW/MB), sports cars/imports, and wheel variations. In other words, if it is a sports car or import done by either Matchbox or Hot Wheels and has a wheel variation, I want it.Or we can put it another way. If it is a sports car …
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Yes, I admit to using the "tease" when it comes to the Porsche Boxster First Look photos, but I promise they are coming tomorrow. Â Bookmark the page, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter so you can be the first to see the Boxster.But you might have come today to see the new …
Yes, I admit to using the "tease" when it comes to the Porsche Boxster First Look photos, but I promise they are coming tomorrow. Bookmark the page, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter so you can be the first to see the Boxster.But you might have come today to see the new …
Wheel variations are a Lamley forte, so we will try and keep you updated on wheel variations as they are found. Just reported by HWC member IntegreTypeR - 69 Camaro with MC5. So if you are a completist, that makes three versions to seek out - the basic model, the Super TH, and now the …
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Wheel variations are a Lamley forte, so we will try and keep you updated on wheel variations as they are found. Just reported by HWC member IntegreTypeR - 69 Camaro with MC5. So if you are a completist, that makes three versions to seek out - the basic model, the Super TH, and now the …
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Considering Sunday was Indy 500, it seems appropriate to celebrate the late Dan Wheldon by giving Hot Wheels' tribute to him, the fantastic DW-1, the DLM treatment:
Considering Sunday was Indy 500, it seems appropriate to celebrate the late Dan Wheldon by giving Hot Wheels' tribute to him, the fantastic DW-1, the DLM treatment:
About once every 1-2 months, Mattel will release Matchbox sneak peaks by way of the Matchbox Ambassador. Â The Ambassador is chosen by Mattel and serves as a liaison between the Matchbox team and collectors. Â They appoint a new Ambassador every year in July at the Matchbox Gathering in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Â It is a great …
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About once every 1-2 months, Mattel will release Matchbox sneak peaks by way of the Matchbox Ambassador. The Ambassador is chosen by Mattel and serves as a liaison between the Matchbox team and collectors. They appoint a new Ambassador every year in July at the Matchbox Gathering in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is a great …
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First Look 2 of 3...While I am not the fan of muscle cars that many are, I do have an appreciation of quite a few. Â I am a sucker for the 69 Camaro, for example, the 69-70 Pontiac GTO's, and a decent amount of Mopar, to name a few. Â One of those is the Plymouth …
First Look 2 of 3...While I am not the fan of muscle cars that many are, I do have an appreciation of quite a few. I am a sucker for the 69 Camaro, for example, the 69-70 Pontiac GTO's, and a decent amount of Mopar, to name a few. One of those is the Plymouth …
Just got word from the Mattel-appointed Matchbox Ambassador, Shabbir Malik, that there is a new report coming in the next couple of days, and it is full of sneak peaks.The direction of the 2012 range has been a heavy topic of debate among collectors, but the word is realism is making its way back into …
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Just got word from the Mattel-appointed Matchbox Ambassador, Shabbir Malik, that there is a new report coming in the next couple of days, and it is full of sneak peaks.The direction of the 2012 range has been a heavy topic of debate among collectors, but the word is realism is making its way back into …
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As promised, I have a few First Looks for you. Â One tonight, one tomorrow, and final model on Sunday.First up:'12 Corvette Z06Some comparison pics with earlier Corvette castings:Corvettes are growing on me, and this one pretty much convinces me that this is a great looking car. Â And what a debut in black!! Â A real winner.More …