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It is really nice to see Subaru getting a little love from Kyosho. Subaru gets a lot of love from us.They get a lot of my money each month, as we pay off Ms. Lamley's Tribeca, a car we love. And if faced with the choice between and FR-S or BRZ, Subie would be my …
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Reserve some time, because this one is large. Quality off the charts as well. Enjoy this one. We sure did...Shawn Sawyer@coecoet - InstagramDaniel Hew@leznah0811 - Instagram@satwikanarendra - Instagram@smallcarspecialties - InstagramDanilo BruniniEvilsonicz Garage@deldiego10 - Instagram@5pudly - InstagramAlfred Lam HcYasuhiro NakamuraKevin Hotwheels Garage@i_d_r - Instagram@vegask8custom - InstagramKampreto Garage@den2don - InstagramCarnage 717@renditioncustoms - Instagram@mrsenctvt - Instagram@Hw_Panda23 - InstagramEdgar …
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Friends, we just wanted to give you a heads up, in case you were waiting to the last minute.The huge Lamley Sale at Wheel Collectors ends tomorrow afternoon.We know so many of you have taken advantage of the sale, whether it was to fill holes in the collection, stock up on real rider wheels for …
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Alright, we received so many submissions this week that we are having to hold some over until our next installment. That may become a recurring theme. So if you don't see yours here, don't assume we are not going to show it. There are many impressive customs still to show. As always, keep 'em coming...We …
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Happy Father's Day everyone. To celebrate, a few Nissans for you, in honor of those lucky dads in Southern California who get to spend the day ogling over them at Nissan Jam. Lucky bastards.Enjoy...
It is a treat for us to be able to showcase Tomica Limited Vintage in our First Look series. Normally First Looks are reserved for just-released Hot Wheels and Matchbox, usually before they hit the pegs. Normally by the time we get TLV models they have been out for quite a while.Thanks to our friends …
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After a week off we are back with another mountain-moving mound of customs. Grab some tea, sit back, and scroll. You will enjoy...cr-fox@bttfdmc1984 - InstagramMadworks Kustom@5pudly - Instagram@pantone_j - Instagram@PapiChuloCustoms - Instagram@bikkkkkky - Instagram@i_d_r - InstagramApis Custom Depot@nic_bali - Instagram@kulitgosong - InstagramM Razali Ahmad@78toy4dr - Instagram@gooberspad - Instagramguanaes garage@kool51designs - Instagramgr8_mini - Instagram@xsmetaldesigns - Instagram@Mohdozil …
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Just like we welcomed back our friend Rikmun Lim a few weeks ago, we were thrilled to hear from another customizer who has been with us since the early days. Like Rikmun, Ernest Li spends most of the year hunkered down in his university studies, but summer is here and he has reemerged with some …
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As we oooooo'd and ahhhhhhh'd over the fantastic Hot Wheels Datsun Wagon Super TH last week, another mini "Datsun" was released, and it may be coolest of all.The Nissan IDx has been taking the promo tour since its introduction late last year at the Tokyo Motor Show, happily promoting the idea that it is the successor …
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This VERY interesting photo just started circulating, and it definitely piques our curiosity:So what are we looking at? A strange, but fantastic-looking, recolor of the 2014 Kool Kombi? Or the first Super of 2015? Either way, we want it. Your thoughts?
Ambassador Report 40INTRODUCTIONMembers of the Matchbox team have been in Asia recently and I am particularly grateful for their efforts to provide images and answers for this week’s report. All images are provided by kind permission of Mattel.MATCHBOX ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONSDo the MBX researchers/designers/corporates buy other 3 INCH brands suchas MAJORETTE,WELLY to see how they …
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There are not many words to describe this week's custom post. "Epic" might be one, but we will stop trying. Figure out the best word for yourself. We do know you will enjoy what you see...We are truly blown away at the creativity and skill that so many of you possess. Thanks for sharing your …
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We are happy to get a visit from one of Lamley's very early custom contributors, Rikmun Lim. Rikmun has always been one of our favorites, based on his ideas, patience, and execution. He decided to replicate a car in small scale, and does not stop until he is happy with the result.So occasionally we reach …
Some things that interested us, and we thought would interest you:Our friends at Grana Toys have been great about getting cases to Lamley readers. They have a few US K cases left, and are offering them for $25 off to anyone who uses the promotion code "LAMLEY" at checkout. That essentially means free shipping. Follow …
Afraid we were going to skip another week? Nah.Enjoy...@78toy4dr - InstagramAzraf KhairuddinHenryJ Customs@irfdstn - InstagramAlfred Lam HcMi777ke777@Karbon_Works - InstagramNiels Nieuwenhuizen@hwc_covaz430 - Instagram@coecoet - InstagramBalázs KisgyörgyDennis Leung@lawsonjr83 - Instagram@5pudly - InstagramJoel PrestoAlbertus A Widya NugrahaJorge Neto@moe_fp_bmcrew - Instagram@beamerdudem3 - InstagramJay Soh Tsu ChungJoão Bertho BiaggiHudsonPryor SelektahSeth Lawrey@gooberspad - Instagram@LH_ART_ - Instagramporaman customs@rarehotwheels - Instagram@Hotpropertyhotwheels - Instagram@chipzcustoms …
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Say the words "Subaru" and "Kyosho" in the same sentence and you will surely get our attention.With all amazing sets Kyosho has done in the past, from Skylines to Alfas to Astons to Porsche to Senna to Mazda to Ferrari, we have never seen a Subaru set.It is finally happening. Kyosho has announced the release …
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The experiment to see if I can find all 15 2014 Supers by only visiting stores during normal daytime hours hasn't been going so well.I got off to a good start by finding the Opala SS, Sandblaster, Camaro Special Edition, and '71 Mustang. I haven't been so lucky since, until yesterday.I had a minute to …
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It's a good, good week, starting with a custom we are seriously in awe over. Execution is one thing, idea is another. Blister Cards' output may not be prolific, but between this Honda and the Starion he did that Japanese Nostalgic Car used for a fantastic April Fool's joke, he hits a home run every …
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Partly to celebrate two years of existence, partly to keep today's Porsche theme going, partly to give Kyosho some love, partly because we love this model, partly to whet your appetite for the upcoming Hot Wheels version, and partly to make you jealous, we present Kyosho's take on the splendid Porsche 934.Enjoy...(By the way, Daboxtoys …
Some things that interested us, and we thought would interest you:- JDM Legends uses Shift Pattern to promote their latest car for sale, a '71 Nissan Bluebird Coupe...- A great new diecast forum - http://hwep.kinja.com- A very cool RX-7 error...- One of our Lamley friends is offering 10% off any of his ebay listings if you contact …
We have a busy week full of posts, so let's start the week with everyone's favorite feature.Remember, if you are interested in submitting your work, we prefer emailed pics to lamleygroup@gmail.com, but you can also post them to our Facebook page, or on Instagram with the hashtag #lamleycustoms.Enjoy...@towiilopez - Instagram@den2don - Instagram@lawsonjr83 - Instagram@eastmoe@nic_bali - …
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We are happy to pass along another Lamley Deal of the Week from our friends at Wheel Collectors. The latest batch of Hot Wheels Retro Entertainment has created a lot of buzz, and a huge response from you as we have been showcasing the models this week.So we thought it would be great to offer …
Some things that interested us, and we thought would interest you:- Help Japanese Nostalgic Car help Adam Corolla book Tom Cruise for his Paul Newman Racing documentary.- Looks like someone is getting rid of a fantastic collection. Hot Wheels 510s, Evos, Civics, FTE, etc:Hot Wheels Datsun, Evo, etc for sale...- A great piece from Speedhunters …
Another great week of custom output. Does it seem the amount of customs coming each week is more and more prolific?Enjoy...Go Murakami@mrsenctvt - Instagrammd mar abd manafDun DÖn JovovichRicky SilverioEvilsonicz CustomsDaniel HewNicholaus TambotoPryor Selektah@amilamiluddin - InstagramMass Putra@Diecast_zombeaz - InstagramMack N Chiz@kennpot - InstagramYusuf Pn@joel2454 - Instagram@5pudly - Instagram@rotten_garage@Mohdozil - InstagramRudy Mulyawan Mardhany@moe_fp_bmcrew - Instagram@irfdstn - …
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