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Time to update my 2014 Super Treasure Hunt Experiment.To refresh your memory, I am trying to see how many of the 15 Super TH's of 2014 I can find on the pegs.  And by pegs, I mean on the pegs, in a sidekick, in a dump bin, or a Kmart Kdays case.  Basically in store …

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Basic Batch G last week, Pop Culture and Cool Classics this week...The truck dropped off some nice models at Wheel Collectors this week, and we thought we would share.First up, the latest batch of Pop Culture, this time with a nostalgic Star Trek theme.  If we are honest, the models do little for us (but …

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Part 2 of our look at our favorite customs from this week:(In case you missed it, Part 1)Gilbran Parvez with some of the best photography we have ever shown on Lamley:@papichulocustoms - Instagram@camarogarage - Instagram@Minh427 - Instagram@rikkshady - Instagram@i_d_r - Instagram@jamesmulahotwheels - Instagram@southsidesleepers - Instagram@imhungry_bro - InstagramMohd Ozil@Gooberspad - InstagramKampreto Garageharry@namanyayudish - Instagram@mrSenCTVT - Instagram@403sharpie …

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After dedicating our last custom post to the late, great Chojiro D. Crazy, and then skipping a week, we are back to showcase your customs.  But there are so many that we are breaking it up into two parts.  Here is Part 1, and Part 2 will be here shortly.Thanks again to everyone who has …

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Maybe we would have included the First-to-Market Dodge Demon as well, but let's instead pay tribute to 1970 with these two.  Plus, I forgot to pick up a Demon.  And I am not returning to Kmart for a Demon.Hmmmm, 1970.  My grandfather died.  My wife was born.  So was my sister.  I was still four …

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Thanks friends for your patience last week.  Due to a hectic travel and meeting schedule last week, we had a rare weekday with no posts.  Not that it would cause riots in the street, but we try to keep the content fresh every day.  This week is also a hectic travel week, but this time …

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We are going to pause this week from our normal custom coverage to pay tribute to one of the greats. The custom world lost a stalwart this week with the tragic passing of Shozo Fukushima of Japan, better known as Chojiro D. Crazy and head of Hell's Dept.  There is truly no one as creative, …

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Let's be honest, this is one ugly-ass car.It looks like an airplane mated with a jellyfish and then half-ate a Lamborghini.  But I don't think looks are the key here.  The car doesn't really need to look good.  You just need to remember it.  And I think that is accomplished. Lamborghini created three Venenos off …

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You folks here in the US, here is a little customizing joy before you settle in to eat a lot of bad food, watch overhyped commercials, sit through a concert, and catch a little football.  We will be doing the same thing.  (Although my wife's hummus and guacamole is the complete opposite of bad.)Enjoy the …

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After all this Hot Wheels stuff this week, we need to branch out a bit.So we shall branch out to a 1:64 version of a British Supercar made by a Japanese diecast maker.  And it's fantastic.  Well, the new Aston Vanquish is fantastic, and Kyosho made a perfect mini version.So if you are going to …

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Another great week of customs.  Keep on sending in your submissions...Enjoy:@minh427 - Instagram (maybe my favorite of all of Minh's amazing work)@satwikanarendra - InstagramДsριяэ оηεY@i_d_r - Instagram@78toy4dr - InstagramHugo GuillenAzraf@toykollector - InstagramLeo's Trash Cars@imhungry_bro - Instagram@99sonomaguy - InstagramHector RivieraDennisEl DidoBonfa Customs@deldiego10 - InstagramKurt EmighJoey's Custom CarsRAJEN @ http://szirszarjaim.blog.huGil Siegfried@gr8_mini - InstagramN. OzolsTom B

As we always ask before we feature a Retro Entertainment model, shall we focus on the movie it comes from (Need for Speed) or the car it represents?Well, no one has seen the movie yet, so we focus on the car, or the casting.  The '67 GTO has always been a popular Hot Wheels casting, …

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Great to see a reference to Stripes in the Hot Wheels lineup, and also great to see this old casting looking so snazzy.Take away the movie reference, and you still have a great-looking retro Motorhome.  We like it a lot, and wonder if we will see this model again in the Retro line as Ron …

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Our foray into the latest batch of Hot Wheels Retro Entertainment continues, now with Hot Wheels' Custom Van representing the '79 Dodge Tradesman used in the movie "Old School".  The casting is not one we care too much about (if it were an A100, we would), so let's look at the movie car it represents.I …

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Today is dedicated to the latest batch of Hot Wheels Retro Entertainment.  Yesterday we showcased the gem of the batch, the Hart to Hart Ferrari Dino, but there were four others.If you have read our articles on Retro Entertainment, you know that we are more interested in the cars than the movies they represent.  Don't …

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I know that "Anonymous" will comment about how it is January 20th, yet I put January 18th on the title. Oops.  I hope that is ok.Sometimes we just want our Sundays.But that won't stop us from showing another great batch of work from many of you.  Keep them coming by way of our Facebook page, …

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We have been sitting on this batch for a few days, but it doesn't seem like we need to be that urgent about it.  No new premium Hot Wheels have hit the pegs in 2014, and we wonder when that will change.It is bound to change soon, so here is what to look for when …

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Just got off the phone with Matt at Wheel Collectors and he was excited to let us know that another batch of the fabulous Hot Wheels Retro Entertainment line has arrived. The Retro Entertainment line has shaped up to be the premiere Hot Wheels line currently, and the choices they are making not only represent …

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Alright, here is PART 2.  You might be a bit customed out after this...In case you missed it: As is the Custom, Part 1Enjoy...Mohd Azwandie HussainGap MirandaDaniel Hew@gooberspad - Instagram@namanyayudish - Instagramblister cards@coecoet - InstagramAlfred Lam HcM Razali AhmadEdgar Torres FariasDominik WierskiAhlong JdmAntonio De Abreureece brennan@mrsenctvt - InstagramEvilsonicz@78toy4dr - InstagramMike Albertoali n helga penstoneKampreto Garage@gr8_mini …

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Yep, Part 1.That is what happens when you spend one weekend showing your favorites for 2013, then skipping a week to enjoy the holidays.  The submissions pile up.But so many are worth some attention, that we are splitting up this week's feature.  Part 1 is now, Part 2 will hit a bit later.  So enjoy:@minh427 …

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We previewed a few Lamley-esque models in the upcoming Hot Wheels Batch F, but one model we didn't show is getting a lot of attention:The Homer will hit the mainline in Batch F, and then later in the premium Retro Entertainment line.  We haven't been big fans of the cartoon cars here at Lamley, but …

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May your 2014 be FULL of finds...(And let us know.  We love to share...)2014 should see some fantastic new things at Lamley.  We cannot wait to share.  Stay tuned...

May your holiday be bright...From jtl, DT, Mary, Jim, Gary, Matt, Cliff, Janie, Mark, Mika, Doug, Melvin, Amm, Felix, Ben, Eric, Ricky, Daniel, Jeff, Caroline, Tony, Chad, Joe, Alpha, Cannon, Colin, Bobby, Steve, James, Kathryn, Paul, Joelle, Jane, Dave, Rebecca, Larry, Dan, Jim, Jackie, Carol, Rob, Brian, and all the rest of us at the …

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Happy Holidays Lamley Friends!We are finally reconvening after a week of work meetings (Thanks Texas for the beautiful weather that I got to experience for about 15 minutes total.  Daily 14-hour work meetings are brutal.) and a weekend of holiday prep (and a stop-off at the movie theater to see if Ron Burgandy is still …

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