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 … Continue Reading Preview: Auto World 2018 Release 1, Version A & B
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 … Continue Reading Extreme DLM (Part 2): Ben Kiehn opens an Auto World Ultra Raw Ford GT40…Again!
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 … Continue Reading Round2 previews the next Auto World Premium release in the March 2018 Product Spotlight
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 … Continue Reading Here are the six Auto World Hobby Exclusives for winter 2018.
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 … Continue Reading Some cool new wagons are coming in 2018. Auto World’s entry is looking great.
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 … Continue Reading Saturday Showcase: MiJo Exclusives JL Toyota Land Cruiser & AW Gulf Ford GT40
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 … Continue Reading Not to be outdone, Auto World x MiJo Exclusives unveil their Gulf Ford GT40
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, … Continue Reading Gettin giddy with some of my favorite premium brand wagons.
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 … Continue Reading I am thankful that I didn’t damage this ultra rare car when I dropped it.
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 … Continue Reading The week of deals begins. Let’s start with Tarmac Works & Premium Chases at SURPLUSgoodies.
2017 Release 4 will be here soon, and while the previews are done, I had to show off this beautiful pair of Mustangs. The ’71 Mach 1 doesn’t get the … Continue Reading Check out this Mustang Mach 1 duo from Auto World
I have never seen Christine. I probably should. I like cars, but have never thought too much about haunted cars. So I don’t know the story, but I do know … Continue Reading An Instant Classic: The Auto World x MiJo Exclusive “For Sale” Plymouth Fury from Christine
Auto World has had a tremendous 2017. If you have collected the brand for a few years now, I am sure the lack of new castings this year might be … Continue Reading Lamley Preview: Auto World 2017 Premium Release 4 Ver. A&B (Part 1)
It has been awhile since I found an Ultra Red. At least until the last couple of weeks. I have felt some heat coming from the collector world about Auto … Continue Reading That’s two surprising Auto World Ultra Red finds.
A few of you have reported finding the latest set from Auto World at Walmart. You are a lucky bunch. Auto World is on a good run at the moment. … Continue Reading Auto World 2017 Premium Release 3 is here. It’s a good one.
Two of the best 1/64 diecast makers on the planet, both obsessed with scale and detail. Two that are more accustomed to doing replicas of vintage cars – one classic … Continue Reading Auto World & Tomica Limited Vintage square off with some modern muscle.