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The Hot Wheels RLC Exclusive Car Culture 5-car Bundle will be available soon, with preference given to RLC members, at hotwheelscollectors.com. Â I don't know the date, and I don't know the price, but to get you ready, here is a preview done with Jimmy Liu and Julian Koiles of Mattel, filmed last October at …
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Lamley Vlog, Ep. 1: Bought this 20-pack from Walmart, and here are the models that prompted me to grab it. Plus, a little background on each. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdqqGsOVKn0
These arrived from Wheel Collectors on Friday.  I'd call them the highlights of the case.  My camera is ready to go, so which model shall I feature first? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmfatSRQWzo
Considering one is dressed as a Kmart exclusive today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAfP4toBde4
It seems every couple of months now Hot Wheels releases a new must-have casting for me. Â Some are in basic, but most are in premium lines. Â It goes without saying that most are in Car Culture, but home runs seem to come from all kinds of places. You saw me go batshit bonkers over the …
For you photo fans, here is the Case Report of the case I opened for the YouTube unboxing. Â I can't always do both, but this one worked out. So far this case is sold out. Â I say "so far" because Kmart has relisted cases before, but I don't know if that will be what happens …
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I've already mentioned the Kmart Collector Event has really changed, so no need to rehash that. Â I guess I am glad some of you are near Kmarts, so this Unboxing is relevant to you. Â It seems this case is now sold out online, so maybe this is helpful to those of you who don't have …
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Mercy me, this is cool. The second of two Convention Models for the upcoming Hot Wheels Nationals in Dallas, Texas, has been unveiled. Â The first model is the '83 Silverado, and it is nice. Â This one? Â The '66 Super Nova, and it's incredible. First off, the '66 Super Nova has eased in nicely as a …
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The Kmart Collector Day has evolved. Â That goes without saying. Â In the 10 years I have lived in Utah, things have changed quite a bit. Â A few years ago I could have spent an entire Saturday hitting Kmarts in the Salt Lake City area alone, then hit a few rural Kmarts in my travels the …
Alright, now we are in the swing of things. Â The holiday season always means a hodgepodge of cases hitting all over the place, but it seems have fallen back into order again. Â Like it always does this time of year. So 2-3 weeks after the official release of the F Case, International G has arrived. …
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It's been a good year for Supers Treasure Hunts. Â The ever-popular Datsun 620 started it off, and since then we've been on a hot streak. Â But I think I have said that with every Super Showcase I have done this year. If someone showed me a list of the first five Supers of 2018, I …
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I'm obsessed with Hot Wheels Car Culture. Truly obsessed. Â I have claimed it is the best thing Hot Wheels has ever done, and as it evolves year-to-year, mix-to-mix, that opinion only gets stronger. Â From Japan Historics in 2016 through Cargo Carriers in 2018 (with much more to come), Hot Wheels has never been better. But …
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After a run of US cases, we are back to the International Cases. Â Gulf is definitely the theme of this one. Â Not as strong as E, but not a bad case at all. This case will be in stores shortly. Â Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZBl8m128fo As always, case provided by A&J Toys.
How do you celebrate 50? Â If you are Hot Wheels, there are a million ways to do it, and they picked just about all of them. Â Special lines, special models, special packaging, Best of lines, secret models, etc. And Zamacs. Â Zamacs have become a thing for Hot Wheels collectors. Â Like other signature Hot Wheels models, …
I just want to let my Lamley Readers in on a little secret. Â You better grab a 16 Angels Super now, because you will regret it if you don't. Why? Â Cause it is headed into space. Â At least it's going to try. Â I will be heading out into my front yard and I'm gonna throw …
February 2017 - Datsun 510 Kmart Collector Day Mail-in Exclusive. October 2017 - Datsun 510 Convention Exclusive October 2017 - Datsun 510 RLC Real Riders Exclusive January 2018 - Datsun 510 Car Culture Japan Historics 2 February 2018 - Datsun 510 RLC Membership Exclusive Winter 2018 - Datsun 510 RLC Car Culture Box Set Exclusive …
This Tuesday, February 13, 2018 Red Line Memberships go on sale. All the details are at the link below, and here is a preview of the gorgeous Bluebird 510 Membership model, along with a look at the brand new Neo Real Rider wheels. Enjoy! Video today, photos tomorrow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HgzWdie26Fo&feature=share All the membership info is on …
As expected, Kmart made the February 2018 36-count cases available today. Â And they did, like they always do, overnight. Â Here is the link: February 2018 Hot Wheels Collectors 36-count exclusives cases Lamley requires that I do this called "sleep" during those hours, so I missed the initial batch. Â So they are sold out for now, …
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My apologies for how long this took. Â I will put up a photo post this next week, but for now, here are all of your selections, from Best Licensed New Matchbox to Best and Worst HW Super TH to Best and Most Disappointing HW New Model, as well as Best Licensed Premium HW New Model. …
You might be hearing a collecting "yessssssssss" among the collecting community today.  That is typically the reaction to a new Hot Wheels '83 Silverado.  It is SURELY the reaction  when the Silverado goes premium, especially for a Hot Wheels Convention. Nationals is about two months away, and the sneaks are now starting to hit.  And …
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It's finally here. Â Hot Wheels dropped the entire list of models in the 2018 Mainline. Â You don't care at all what I think, so let's get to it. Â First, a little sneak peak of one of the most exciting New Models, the Audi RS6 Avant, courtesy of Mattel (and yes, it will also be a …
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While Hot Wheels 2018 Batch E is hitting stores now, time to prepare for Mix F. Â I have an unboxing coming soon, but for now, here are some of the notable models to add to the want list. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wdNICI26YiQ And thanks everyone for your patience with me. Â A hectic work schedule and a transition in …
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Made you look. Alright it's not much, but it is something. Â Almost as good as leaking a stolen Super, right? With the red trim and the white and red Chevy SS I thought I might be looking at some misplaced Target exclusive at this particular Walmart, but that's the way it is. Stop the presses.
New 5-pack alert. Â A visit to the pegs at Target today yielded this new pack, HW Metro: This isn't a 5-pack I would typically mention here on the blog, but that second model merits a closeup. Â Sandwiched between a stack of generics, and an unfortunate plastic Amazoom, is a beautiful VW Squareback. VW's tend to …
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