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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. https://youtu.be/fJ8tSttkZBQ This might sound a tad hokey, but falling for Auto World has been one of the more fun developments of my collecting life. … Continue reading Preview: The splendid Square Body Chevys make their debut in Auto World 2019 Premium Release 2
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 … Continue reading Preview: Auto World 2019 Premium Release 3
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. https://youtu.be/jz6SdNxPZtA
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 … Continue reading Auto World makes its 2019 debut with Premium Release 1, and it is available at SURPLUSgoodies now.
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 … Continue reading Auto World went full All-Star with 2018 Premium Release 4
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 … Continue reading Lamley Collection Auto World Checklist
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 … Continue reading The Masters of Scale, Part 2: Auto World Buick Estate Wagon
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 … Continue reading The Masters of Scale, Part 1: Tomica Limited Vintage ɛ̃fini RX-7 TYPE R
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 … Continue reading A look at the brand new Buick Estate Wagon, Impala, and the rest of Auto World 2018 Premium Release 3
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.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh-LIgcJrGA