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 I love guest posts. For starters, it is because I don't have to do one. But even better, I can bring in an expert to share their knowledge with all of us. That is why was thrilled when collector Reece Brennan, a well-known variation collector out of Australia, agreed to do a complete rundown of …
J Cases have just started hitting at Walmart. I only say this because it serves as a nice prep case for K, which just hit hobby dealers. Yes, using the word "loaded" to describe a basic 72-count Hot Wheels case might be stretching a little, but I will at least say there are a lot …
I don't know if this is the first or second Replica Entertainment release in 2019, but I don't think it matters. This is a very cool mix. And, thankfully, WELL-assorted. By well-assorted I mean mixed properly. Of the 10 models in the case, three are the new Acura NSX, and one is the already-released Gas …
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How do you determine whether a Hot Wheels case is a good case or not? By the Super? The best New Model? The number of good models? The F Case: Great Super, some good recolors, some intriguing models. You tell me if this is a good case based on these highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DK7xh4TuP0
New Hot Wheels cases have become 3-part features here at Lamley. It starts with the Case Report, then moves to the Highlights, and then the Unboxing. I need to do a fourth, which is feature photos from the Lamley Studio. I'll get back to it. For now, here is the Unboxing. The bins are hitting …
I was out in rural Utah earlier this week. I had a minute so I decided to wander into a Family Dollar, one of the only markets in this very small town. I was happy to see the pegs full, and even happier, but a little baffled to find some Zamacs. I documented the find: …
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No need for me to explain, but this next batch from the new Fast & Furious Premium line should be popular. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt1ybxeglyN/ Some details have leaked, but not all. Stay tuned.
Here is something to definitely be on the lookout for. Lamley Reader Nathan Forster-Green out of the UK sent over pics of this fantastic find at his local Smyth's store: Two new Hot Wheels 10-packs with the Datsun 240Z exclusive. Cool in and of itself, but what caught his attention was the Honda CRX down …
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Two texts. The first a startled big eye emoji. The second, a photo of Hot Wheels latest Team Transport set, a Sukura Sprinter and C10 Skyline bearing the logo of JDM Legends. Eric and Josh at JDM Legends had just gotten a few samples, and those two texts had me there in minutes. Any reason …
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Someone fell asleep at the packing machine. Wheel Collectors received their pallet of Hot Wheels 2019 F Case today, and every case was missing three models. I'll just go with mistake over shenanigans but who knows. What is happening in that factory is more than unfortunate. Nonetheless, we will focus on the models, of which …
I saw these pics of several recent Hot Wheels basic castings wheel swapped with the new 6-spoke Real Riders. The customizer is Russ L. Crump, and he posted these pics on the Lamley Group Group (our Facebook Group you should join if you haven't). I really like the simplicity of wheel swaps, and these in …
Model Cars Magazine in Japan has been offering a special Hot Wheels Calendar featuring card art from several lines. One was sent over by Mattel, and I was stoked to see my friends and fellow Utahns, JDM Legends, featured on the cover with their upcoming Team Transport set. The variety of art is cool, and …
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I have numerous several requests to do more YouTube live streams. I have done a few on the Lamley YouTube Channel, and they have honestly been fun to do. I typically have a purpose in doing them, so just hanging out and answering questions can be difficult. That is what the Lamley Extras Channel is …
I few Saturday errands put me near a local Hot Wheels meet today. So I stopped by. Some cool stuff, some great car art, customs, and a Hot Wheels Room to definitely check out. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GlnwkaLPfC8 And in case you want to check the artist and customizers, here you go: https://www.instagram.com/p/BrIYnKDgDKp/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BtJwhXMnFzp/
Lamley Reader Sam (@samichs on IG) shared this find with me today, and I thought I would pass it on in case you haven't seen it: Hot Wheels does a "HW Exotics" 5-pack every year, and here is the 2019 offering. Pagani to Lambo x2 to Lotus to Aston Martin. Ain't bad, right? Thanks Sam …
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I like this case. I like this case because there is a Z32 in it. There are many other things to like in this case, but that is all I need. So I opened the 300ZX. And a whole lot of other stuff. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sM2tHAwlUc
This one was a good one. My most anticipated new Basic model of 2019 plus a whole lot of other cool stuff. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0xP9nCPNRs
RLC Packaging is nice, but these models were MEANT to be opened. Latest case in point? The Raptor: (From today's YouTube live stream) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0L9dZ1C3Wg
Duh. This is how it should have always been. It just seems perfect. A Hot Wheels Fast & Furious Premium line. Seems like we should be in at least year five of this. But it was worth the wait. Five years ago, it would have been the same cars that we saw repeated over and …
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I've already showcased the three Supers I found in one bin, which was surely the find highlight of the week. But I think I was more excited about finding the the Fast & Furious Premium models. Nonetheless, I documented a lot of it, and that is what the Lamley Extras Channel is for. Some super …
It's here. Call me a JDM nerd, but the basic model I have been most looking forward to is here. The Nissan Z32, designed by Dima and debuting is stellar white, will finally make it to my collection. And yours too, but I am making this about me for a second. My favorite car as …
First Matchbox, and now Hot Wheels. New stuff, all in Australia. Our friend Peter Tran (@lilthug101 on IG) came across the latest Replica Entertainment at Target Australia, and it's a nice mix. Back to the Future, Gas Monkey, Marvel, and Project Cars. A nice variety for sure. Peter picked up the two I would pick …
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Don't call them Volk TE37's. But you can whisper it. This will sound weird, especially in today's collector world, but there was a time that I thought Hot Wheels were FAR better on plastic basic wheels. And I wasn't alone. There were many folks who agreed. Hot Wheels has been doing Real Riders for a …
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I think it is pretty obvious I don't have the luck I used to have. Maybe more collectors in these here parts, definitely a large decrease in store visits, and who knows whatever else. I will always enjoy the random Hot Wheels Super TH find. A few years ago I did the Super TH Challenge, …
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