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Our reports from last week's New York Toy Fair continue. This time Tim's report from Greenlight. Quite a bit of news here.Thanks Tim!There is an abundance of news to report from Greenlight resulting from our visit to their booth at Toy Fair.First let’s start with the 1:64 scale, and their existing lineup. You can expect releases to continue in 2017 for the following …
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This is part preview, part history.The Matchbox team is allowing me to preview the latest version of one of my favorite Matchbox castings, the 1957 GMC Stepside. The Stepside has enjoyed all kinds of decos, from plain to military to farm to police. I've liked them all.The latest version is a treat. This time the …
Pop Culture Peanuts at Wheel CollectorsWheel Collectors has been partnered with Lamley for years now, essentially since I started. I have gotten to know Matt & Matt over that time, and have learned quite a bit about what they do. It is a ton of work, and pretty darn complicated too. Doing what they do …
Greenlight at Wheel CollectorsJust a heads up that Wheel Collectors received a mammoth pallet of Greenlight today, and it is loaded with cool stuff.If VW is your thing, then you are definitely happy. Beetles and Vans, Vans and Beetles. For me the T2 Ambulance wins the batch. Plus a slew of cop cars (CHiPs Crown …
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The diecast world has been abuzz the last few days with the release of the superb Greenlight Nissan GT-R's in both a Gulf and Japanese Police liveries. Exclusive to M&J Toys, these models are stellar, and I sure hoping to get my hands on a pair (SuperToyCon, I am coming for you...). Greenmachine Nissan GT-R …
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Greenlight just released a survey asking collectors to vote on several new casting options. I thought it was important to get the word out. You can find the survey and list of models here:Greenlight Potential New Mold/Tool SurveyThere are several interesting choices, including the VW Rabbit, VW Crew Cab, and Rat Rod Beetle. My guess …
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Greenlight at Wheel CollectorsYeah, I am sure a few of you will get behind the junked Family Truckster, and I don't blame you, especially with those awesome wheels. Or others might be excited to see the Walking Dead models. I don't blame you either. But I can't pay any attention to those with Jesse Pinkman's …
Hitch & Tow Series 6 at Wheel CollectorsI have said it before, but Greenlight Hitch & Tow is easily one of the best diecast series around today.Let's be honest about Greenlight. Since the beginning they have always done great replicas, but early on there were a couple of issues, at least for me. There didn't …
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Find Greenlight Motor World at Wheel CollectorsKeep it simple, stupid.That is a mantra I find myself repeating in this hobby. There are ample examples of when that phrase applies, and I will spare you from a long list. But let's focus on the premium, collector-focus brands like Greenlight, M2, Auto World, and others. (I think …
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Early-Bird Sale at Wheel CollectorsWheel Collectors got another monster pallet today from Greenlight, including the always-cool Country Roads Series. And good news. It is already on sale. They also included the exclusive Batman series in the sale as well, so grab them while you can. This is a little present to Lamley readers, as we …
Toy Fair 2016 was held in New York City on February 13 through 16. Several diecast brands were there, showcasing to retailers what is coming, and we were fortunate enough to have someone there to recap the festivities. Our old friend Tim Pagano headed over, checked out the displays, jotted down some info, and took some …
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It is a very rare occasion for Lamley to go back to the 1940's. Probably because it is a very rare occasion for any of the diecast companies we cover to go back to the 1940's.But Greenlight just did, and it is spectacular. Not just any car, but the GM Futurliner, in all its art …
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This is what you call a big pallet:This is what our friends at Wheel Collectors are going through at the moment. It is all Greenlight, and it is fantastic stuff. Some hobby exclusive pickups, an AWESOME C10 with a camper shell, and a superb match of Motor World. In fact, this batch marks the debut …
Another box from Wheel Collectors, another month of great diecast to hunt down.Hot Wheels E Cases have hit Walmarts in droves, and F is right around the corner. There is a lot to like in the F Case, most notably the Acura Integra and Aston Martin DB10, but methinks the Leap Year Car will be …
Wow wow wow wow wow...There are some models that just make you happy to be a diecast collector. Words like "rare" are thrown out the window, the chase for chase models becomes moot, and you just sit and appreciate a true diecast gem.That is exactly the case with the brand new Greenlight Futureliner. I will …
Pics coming soon...This series is avalable, as always, at Wheel Collectors
'Tis the season for lots of deals...We have heard from a lot of you that have taken advantage of the many diecast sales going on at Wheel Collectors and Japan Booster. I appreciate their support of the Lamley Blog, and I am happy to be associated with two sellers that are diecast nuts like the …
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Alright, to borrow a phrase from the kids, this set is money.Greenlight has just released Series 13 of their very popular Black Bandit Series, and this one is bound to be popular. Wheel Collectors has it, and is offering the models at a great price:Wheel Collectors eBay StoreThe model that will get the most attention? …
Find Greenlight All-Terrain Series 2 at Wheel CollectorsA little Friday surprise from Wheel Collectors. A pallet of new Greenlight just arrived, and it is the second release of the popular All-Terrain series. This is a series that I didn't think much of until I had it in person. The designs are super sharp, and the model …
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Things are finally returning to normal. The Lamley office is coming together, and I might actually get to shoot some models now. There is no much to show, from the latest Hot Wheels Heritage, to Tomica Limited Vintage, to some Japanese goodies like the UCC Coffee set and Japan Post Hakosuka. Frankly, outside of a …
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Find the All-Terrain Series on eBay.Not since Hitch & Tow has there been a home run like this from Greenlight.And it has to be a home run if it grabbed my attention, because off-road vehicles rarely do. You would think that a person who spends a good deal of time in Moab for work like …
It is always enjoyable to report that new Greenlight is out. And that is the case now, as Wheel Collectors just got a huge pallet.The cool thing? There is a little for everyone. For me, Hot Pursuit. I have never considered myself a police collector, but there is something about the police liveries and the …
Just a heads up that the brand new Hollywood Series 10 from Greenlight is now available at Wheel Collectors.I love seeing the Kill Bill packaging, and while there is a car in that movie that is more well-known - but obviously couldn't be produced - than these two, they are both fantastic.The real stars, however, …
Take a look at that '67 Ford Custom. Just look.Isn't it awesome?That appears to be Greenlight at its best. Those wheels look great. So does the color. That Monaco is cool too. The whole damn batch of Country Roads is cool.And Wheel Collector has it. You can see all the models here:Greenlight at Wheel CollectorsGreenlight …
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