Now we are WAY off the beaten path. You may have noticed that the Lamley Group is almost all about cars, whether it be of the sports, import, muscle, classic, obscure, or racing/rally variety. Â I know there are many fans of hot rods and the like, but there won't be much of that action here. …
From the HW variation Golden Age: Faster Than Ever ’69 Dodge Charger with flames…
I have gone through several eras as a collector. Â There was the most important era, when I was a kid and no one got in between me and my Matchbox and Hot Wheels. Â After that, I returned to collecting in about 2004/2005 while living in Southern California. Â I don't know what brought me back, but …
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From the HW variation Golden Age: Faster Than Ever ’69 Dodge Charger with flames…
I have gone through several eras as a collector. There was the most important era, when I was a kid and no one got in between me and my Matchbox and Hot Wheels. After that, I returned to collecting in about 2004/2005 while living in Southern California. I don't know what brought me back, but …
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Hot Wheels Batch L – what struck my fancy…
We here at the Lamley Group will always try to give you the best set of First Looks as new batches appear. Â (Batch N is right around the corner.) Â But we won't preview everything. Â Some models we just wait for and pick them up with everyone else. Â That is the case with Batch L.And it …
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Hot Wheels Batch L – what struck my fancy…
We here at the Lamley Group will always try to give you the best set of First Looks as new batches appear. (Batch N is right around the corner.) But we won't preview everything. Some models we just wait for and pick them up with everyone else. That is the case with Batch L.And it …
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Lamley Group Model of the Day: 2010 HW Walmart Exclusive Bugatti Veyron…
Before I even start, you know what I like best about this model? Â These words: "Walmart Exclusive Bugatti Veyron." Â Think about what a great and utterly unexpected combination of words that is.Moving on...For some reason the HW Bugatti Veyron has enjoyed a surge in popularity of late. Â Ebay prices on all HW Veyrons has skyrocketed, …
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Lamley Group Model of the Day: 2010 HW Walmart Exclusive Bugatti Veyron…
Before I even start, you know what I like best about this model? These words: "Walmart Exclusive Bugatti Veyron." Think about what a great and utterly unexpected combination of words that is.Moving on...For some reason the HW Bugatti Veyron has enjoyed a surge in popularity of late. Ebay prices on all HW Veyrons has skyrocketed, …
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Lamley Group Model of the Day: 2011 HW Datsun 240Z Super Treasure Hunt…
Japan!!Ah, after a large Ferrari kick, let's go back to some familiar ground. Â I love Japanese cars, especially classic, or nostalgic, Japanese cars. Â This blog will have its share of tributes to 510's, Skylines, Civics, Subies, and many others as we move forward.Today we look at a classic in HW premium duds. Â A Super Treasure …
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Lamley Group Model of the Day: 2011 HW Datsun 240Z Super Treasure Hunt…
Japan!!Ah, after a large Ferrari kick, let's go back to some familiar ground. I love Japanese cars, especially classic, or nostalgic, Japanese cars. This blog will have its share of tributes to 510's, Skylines, Civics, Subies, and many others as we move forward.Today we look at a classic in HW premium duds. A Super Treasure …
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Leaked: New color on the HW Subaru WRX…
Just posted by MCCH collector Tomica from Singapore:This is one of my favorite castings of 2012, and it looks great in red. I still prefer the blue however, and I am holding out hope for one in charcoal grey or black with dark 10sp rims. I am looking forward to getting my hands on it …
Leaked: New color on the HW Subaru WRX…
Just posted by MCCH collector Tomica from Singapore:This is one of my favorite castings of 2012, and it looks great in red. Â I still prefer the blue however, and I am holding out hope for one in charcoal grey or black with dark 10sp rims. Â I am looking forward to getting my hands on it …
Lamley Group Model of the Day: 2012 HW Ferrari 458 Italia in white…
If you can't tell by my blog posts, I have been on a bit of a Ferrari kick lately. Funny thing, if you talked to me just a few years ago I would have told you that I was not a huge Ferrari fan. Driving one? A huge fan. Looking at one? Not so much. …
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Lamley Group Model of the Day: 2012 HW Ferrari 458 Italia in white…
If you can't tell by my blog posts, I have been on a bit of a Ferrari kick lately. Â Funny thing, if you talked to me just a few years ago I would have told you that I was not a huge Ferrari fan. Â Driving one? Â A huge fan. Â Looking at one? Â Not so much. …
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Hot Wheels variation alert: 2011 Nissan GT-R with 10-spoke wheels…
The blog is not even a month old, so we may occasionally jump back a bit to show a wheel variation. In this case, you still might get lucky and find it.The Nissan GT-R has not been seen in the 2012 HW lineup, so we go back to 2011 for this one. From the Nightburnerz …
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Hot Wheels variation alert: 2011 Nissan GT-R with 10-spoke wheels…
The blog is not even a month old, so we may occasionally jump back a bit to show a wheel variation. Â In this case, you still might get lucky and find it.The Nissan GT-R has not been seen in the 2012 HW lineup, so we go back to 2011 for this one. Â From the Nightburnerz …
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First Look: Hot Wheels Ferrari 599XX Super Treasure Hunt…
Well, First Look might be stretching it. We previewed the basic version of the Ferrari 599XX a couple of weeks ago, and our very good friend Doug over at T-Hunted has given us plenty of looks of the Super TH on his fantastic blog.But we at the Lamley Group have finally gotten a chance to …
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First Look: Hot Wheels Ferrari 599XX Super Treasure Hunt…
Well, First Look might be stretching it. Â We previewed the basic version of the Ferrari 599XX a couple of weeks ago, and our very good friend Doug over at T-Hunted has given us plenty of looks of the Super TH on his fantastic blog.But we at the Lamley Group have finally gotten a chance to …
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Lamley Group Model of the Day: HW Ferrari 250 GTO
I was trying to do a Model of the Week, but I plain didn't like doing it. I think it is more fun to pull one model a day and give it a profile. Photos and design are primary components of the Lamley blog, so lets show a little variety. So remember to follow us …
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Lamley Group Model of the Day: HW Ferrari 250 GTO
I was trying to do a Model of the Week, but I plain didn't like doing it. Â I think it is more fun to pull one model a day and give it a profile. Â Photos and design are primary components of the Lamley blog, so lets show a little variety. Â So remember to follow us …
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HW variation alert: Mad Splash with OH5 wheels…
This was first reported by TEPEagle on HWC, and I happened to find one two weeks ago. Â I have looked at many, and only found this one pictured below. Â So if you do come across one it is worth picking up.Comparison photo taken at the store:
HW variation alert: Mad Splash with OH5 wheels…
This was first reported by TEPEagle on HWC, and I happened to find one two weeks ago. I have looked at many, and only found this one pictured below. So if you do come across one it is worth picking up.Comparison photo taken at the store:
Erroneous encounters in May…
I do enjoy the hunt, and occasionally an error or two finds its way into my hands. Â I have to think for every error I find, I miss at least 10. Â Other collectors have perfected the skill, and won't let a no-window, mismatched wheel, unriveted base, or no tampo get by.When I come across an …
Erroneous encounters in May…
I do enjoy the hunt, and occasionally an error or two finds its way into my hands. I have to think for every error I find, I miss at least 10. Other collectors have perfected the skill, and won't let a no-window, mismatched wheel, unriveted base, or no tampo get by.When I come across an …
DLMer’s view of the Hurst Olds 442, a couple of Camaros that cannot roll, and a stunning 67 Mustang TH…
A couple of models I haven't gotten to yet:Hot Wheels Hurst Olds 442:This is not a casting I would normally pick up, nor is it the best casting HW has done, but in this design it seemed a like a good one to have, mainly because it is based on this:A little info on the …