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We are smack-dab in the middle of Hot Wheels 50th Year, and many of us have already gobbled up a fair share of 50th models. Â But we knew more was to come, and Hot Wheels made it public today. Â This popped up on the hotwheelscollectors.com website today, and there is a TON to look forward …
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Instagram user @piper_1172 posted this interesting pic taken at Target today: https://www.instagram.com/p/BgG76xEA-xu/?taken-by=piper_1172 Quite a sight, right? Â Here is what it tells me: There are a few collectors who will have their pick of what Cars & Donuts they want. This will cause an unnecessary flurry of activity among collectors. Most importantly, there are a TON …
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I've decided to move from only hyping JDM to only hyping Gassers. Â At least for this minute. Â Don't expect anything but Gassers here on Lamley from here on out. Â Until the next post, but still. Â Lamley only hypes Gassers. Â They knock my socks off. And since I do, you can imagine how excited I was …
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Unboxings mean looking to see what is in the case, seeing if I pulled a Super, and in this case, discovering a much-needed improvement on an otherwise killer model. Â Check it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lChhzQTDgZ8
My good friends at Diecasttvchannel came across this beautiful set in New Zealand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4kjV5XKUJ3c Hot Wheels is hitting all kinds of fun angles with their 50th Anniversary sets, and this is no exception. Â The Silverado is the star, so much so that I took a few pics of it last October at the Hot Wheels …
Letter by letter I go. Â Three down, twenty-three left. Â C was a task, considering Chevrolet is there. Â So after swimming in a sea or Corvettes, Camaros, and Gassers, here is what is left of the Hot Wheels C Collection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpWQpGlg-gA
It essentially went down like this: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bf_YJIuFRWt/?taken-by=thelamleygroup But I did get my order, after a few frustrating moments. Â Word is its going to sell out today (if not this morning), so if you haven't jumped in, do it now. So, who got a set (or three)?
It is most certainly a phenomenon. Â Not entirely explainable, but then again most phenomena aren't. But the BRE 510 is a thing. Â It might create eye rolls from some, but there is no denying the two Hot Wheels 510's released with Brock Racing Enterprises racing livery are legendary Hot Wheels models. I have told their …
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Every once in awhile a purge is required. Â My rule is that my entire loose Hot Wheels and Matchbox collection has to fit in my office closet. Â If it gets too big, it is time go through it and remove some models. My collection certainly isn't bursting at the seams, but this is a good …
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I would say value doesn't hold a whole lot of weight in what I collect. Â I would have to think that is the case with most of you as well. Â Treating Hot Wheels purely as an investment is ludicrous. Â There are better, for more productive ways to get your kids through college. But value is …
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The upcoming RLC Car Culture set is going to be a hit. Â I don't think anyone disputes that. Adding a sixth car to each 2017 Car Culture assortment is a brilliant idea, and it is equally well-executed. Â Each car fits its mix. My guess is the BRE 510 will be the most sought-after model of …
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I did this showcase last weekend, but haven't shared it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77ykM5yorns The Veyron had a bit of a reputation as a pegwarmer for most of its time in the Hot Wheels mainline. Â That changed dramatically when word got out that the casting had been retired. Â Demand began to grow, and as that was talked …
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Alert for RLC Members. Â The 2017 RLC Car Culture Bundle goes on sale this Tuesday, March 6th at 9am Pacific. Â Price is $26.99 plus shipping. Many of you joined RLC just to get a shot at this set. Â Good move, because it is worth it, and only available to RLC members until it sells out. …
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#lamleydaily - March 1st, 2018 Model: Hot Wheels '70 Mustang Boss 302 Line: 2017 RLC Real Riders Where to get it: Sold out on RLC, so check ebay Why it's in the collection: It's in my collection because I think this casting is the best Mustang Hot Wheels has done, and I'm in full completist …
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I have a honey hole. Â Two great finds at the same rural store, off the beaten path, 16 months apart. Â And really nice Supers at that. Â Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVnl2FivP8M
It's a hard call. Â Keep it in its vintage style packaging, packed nicely in a protective box, with the model beautifully nestled inside. Â Or open it, allowing the spectraflame to shine? It isn't even a contest. Â Open it. Â Which I did, and the Custom T-Bird looks amazing. Â You should do the same when the model …
Alright you new RLC members, here is your first chance to snag an RLC model. Â Tomorrow, February 27th, at 9am Pacific Time, the first sale of 2018 will happen, and its a beauty. Â The Original 16 line continues with an olive green beauty, the Custom T-Bird. The Original 16 are a revisit by Hot Wheels …
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It was my favorite Hot Wheels release of 2015. Â Not only because of the execution, but because of the choice. Â Hot Wheels decided to do the Ford Transit Supervan, a wild meshing of a Ford Transit and GT40 that produced one of the most unique, and coolest, vehicles ever done. Â It also is the subject …
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Right out of the gate, I get the argument on the Pass'n Gasser. Â It is based on a '37 Ford, and I should have probably given it some love here, but I have always considered it unlicensed. Â I might be wrong. Â But when you look at the '55 Bel Air, Supernova, and Mercury Cyclone Gassers, …
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#lamleydaily - February 25th, 2018 Model: Hot Wheels Vector W8 TwinTurbo Line: Boulevard Where to get it: ebay is the best bet now Why it's in the collection: I have talked about this one a few times the last few weeks. Â I gave it some heavy coverage in my Boulevard Showcase on YouTube a couple …
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Finally can check this one off the list. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIJrzvcOQw4
Hot Wheels just announced another special line commemorating its 50th year, and this one should be a collector fave.  Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Favorites appears to be a Car Culture-ish take on the 50th Anniversary lines, with a focus on current collector favorites. The details are at hotwheelscollectors.com, but it is essentially this:  There will be …
It was such an odd - yet compelling - choice for Hot Wheels to do a Honda Odyssey. Â The reaction was predictably mixed when the word got out that Hot Wheels was going to do an Odyssey. Â The company of raked Camaros and slammed hot rods was going to put the ultimate grocery getter on …
After the mayhem that has been Japan Historics 2, it is time to move onto the next Hot Wheels Car Culture Mix, Cargo Carriers. Â I have already professed my unwavering love for the C10 Skyline Wagon, but this set brings it from the first to the fifth model. Â Here is your first look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhYYV2DO6aA Cargo …
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