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(Auto World on ebay) Let the big year for Auto World begin. Let’s just dub 2020 the year of Auto World. The releases don’t have to be frequent, but they are going to be loaded. It appears Round 2 is jumping in head first on Auto World for 2020, with some very interesting new castings, […]
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These are now available at SURPLUSgoodies eBay store. These are very limited, they look great, and they will go quick!
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When I sit down to do a blog post I do what a lot of writers will tell you to do. I just start typing. For me, photos are usually done, and I just need to figure out what words to put around them. Since I don’t write as much as I used to, you […]
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That’s a lot to get in a title, but it all needs to be there. I am working on video and photo features, but I really want to show these. They just arrived from Auto World for me to preview, and they will be at your favorite Hobby Store soon. Check. These. Out. The latest […]
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Auto World is killing it. Truly hitting its stride. Releases are still sparse, which I actually like, giving AW collectors time to appreciate each one. This is the fourth of 2019, and like they’ve been doing lately, another home run. Release 4 marks the debut of the massive Ford F-150, the largest AW to date. […]
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After a ton of fanfare, they are finally here. The first of will be many iterations of the 1973-1987 Chevy Pickup have been released by Auto World, and they are fantastic. This might sound a tad hokey, but falling for Auto World has been one of the more fun developments of my collecting life. I […]
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Alright let’s make sense of this out of the gate. Today I am previewing Release 3. Release 1 is out, Release 2 is not, but here is Release 3. If you don’t follow Auto World you may not care, but considering the new Chevy Squarebody Trucks are mashed into this group means a lot of […]
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Actually, Auto World is giving us two releases this month, Premium Releases 2 and 3. The brand was never about speed, as we are getting these halfway through the year, but they are certainly worth it. Chad at Round2 previewed both, and they look great.
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Call it pre-Squarebody. The Auto World Chevy Trucks are coming, and from the vibe I am getting, it will be the Auto World equivalent of TLV’s Ferraris. Something completely new, and very exciting. But as I have said with the TLV Ferraris, let the Squarebodies be the entry, and then immerse yourself in the fantastic […]
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Wow, what a lineup. One thing that I love about Auto World is, like TLV, it is not afraid to take on a standard car. Meaning not every replica has to be a Camaro, or Skyline, or Ferrari. But, also like TLV, it is fun when they go with the hits. And they did with […]
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Look at this if you’d like. I am actually placing it here for my own reference. Just want to make sure I have the Auto World models I want. Photos from Auto World Garage. Ford Mustang Mach 1 Ford GT40 ’67 Mustang ’69 Pontiac Firebird ’76 Cadillac Chevy Kingswood Estate […]
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September saw the release of two truly significant premium 1/64 models. The Mazda RX-7 by Tomica Limited Vintage was the first. The Buick Estate Wagon by Auto World was the second. The Buick Estate was already significant in that it was the first new casting from Auto World in a long time. AW is famously […]
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If I could, I would show you a pic of my desk, but right now I can’t. But know it is full of Hot Wheels Convention and Car Culture models and upcoming 2019 Matchbox. And everything that is sitting here is definitely exciting. Both brands are on a roll, and collecting them has been a […]
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You want new Auto World tools. I do too. They are delivering in a serious way. Many new tools to come, but it starts with the new Chevy Impala and Buick Estate Wagon. Both are most welcome, but the Buick takes the cake for me, and further solidifies AW as the king of classic American […]
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Auto World has jumped into 2018 with its first release, due in Walmarts and at hobby dealers this month. Round 2 send over the two versions, and here is a look. (That Dart though.)
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Ben Kiehn caused a little buzz here a couple of years ago when he wrote a guest post for Lamley documenting his liberation of a super rare Auto World Ford GT40 Ultra Raw. This is a big deal, mainly because there are only 10 Ultra Raws produced of each AW release, when they even do […]
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I love that Round2 does these videos. I’m always up for more classic American cars in the Auto World Premium, but there is more to see. Methinks the R34 slot cars might grab the attention of a few of you. Enjoy:
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Making space today, and I had these six beauties stacked up on my desk, just waiting to be opened. Mission accomplished: The Challenger and Barracudas are out, and available at SURPLUSgoodies, as well as other hobby dealers. The Road Runners are coming.
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New 1/64 wagon castings will be a highlight of 2018. We have seen Hot Wheels’ new Skyline Wagon, and Matchbox has shared early versions of its upcoming 1964 Ford Fairlane Wagon. There is bound to be a lot more. Tomica Limited Vintage can always be counted on for a nice wagon or two, and I […]
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Mijo Exclusives is on a tear, with the M2 Auto-Japan Set, and now some beauties from Johnny Lightning and Auto World. Here is as look, along with a walk-through some Gulf GT40’s and all the Auto World releases. These are available how at SURPLUSgoodies, and by golly they are worth it: SURPLUSgoodies on ebay
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There are a few no-brainers in the car world. One of them is “everyone loves a Gulf Racing Ford GT40”. It applies to diecast too. If a Ford GT40 replica is made, it will eventually go Gulf. And if a Ford GT40 replica goes Gulf, collectors will buy it. With that in mind, check this […]
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As the Thanksgiving weekend came to a close, and as I was one of the kajillion road-tripping home, my mind turned to our old Grand Marquis Station Wagon. Wood Paneling, light tan, and, yes, power windows. My family of eight was living large. If you grow up in a wagon, that love will never die. […]
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That title makes sense today, here on Thanksgiving. For those of you visiting this post any of the other 364 days of the year, now you know the context. It is a time to be thankful, and I am thankful for many many things, including all of you who make doing this blog/channel/etc so enjoyable. […]
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Black Friday is a thing, even in the diecast world. Many of you like to get out on the Friday after Thanksgiving to see what Super TH delectables Santa has left on the pegs, but there are a lot more deals online. So throughout the week, as we have done the last few years, be […]
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