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There are signatures on the cards. Â Signed by the stars that are associated with both new models. Â The dudes signing them must be stars. And they are. Â And you know that, too. Â There is a good chance you are on Instagram if you are reading this blog, and while Magnus and Sung gained their fame …
Before collectors went nuts for Hot Wheels Car Culture, there was Boulevard. Mattel's first attempt at a Car Culture-like line was full of missteps, but produced a ton of gems. For your Sunday perusal, here is a look at some of the most memorable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nURSsquIlJQ
Considering it has been awhile since we have something Toyota from Mattel, I decided to look back on some favorites. Â Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VjHyq1vRnFw
Matchbox did its set celebrating 100 years of Chevy Trucks. Â Now it is Hot Wheels' turn. Â Look for this set this month. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1puH32grOlI Photos coming soon.
Back to normal. I mentioned in my US E Case Unboxing that Mattel had sent out US cases early the last couple of times, and that International cases are typically released first. Â And that is what happened for the F Case. Â Wheel Collectors was surprised to receive a pallet of International F Cases yesterday. So …
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Just a heads up for those of you looking for the new Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Black & Gold set. Â As was mentioned in the preview, this set will not be found in familiar stores like Walmart, Target, or Toys R Us. Â Instead, it will be other specialty and general stores. One is Family Dollar. …
I remember hanging out in the back of the ballroom at the Hot Wheels Convention Finale in Lexington, Kentucky in 2015. Â Robert Knox from Hot Wheels marketing was up front previewing some upcoming models. Â Towards the end, he dropped a bomb. A slide showing a '96 Nissan 180SX. Â Hot Wheels was doing an S13. Â Amazing. …
The timing and method of the release of Hot Wheels cases can always be a little...uh...different. Â Typically the International cases are released first, and that is what hobby dealers like A&J Toys and Wheel Collectors order. Â The US cases come out a little later and are mostly found in big box stores. The last couple …
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Five Supers in. Â Not a miss. 620 to Nova to Porsche to Mustang to Kenmeri. Supers don't have to be great castings, nor do they have to look good. Â The most important distinction a Super needs is that it is a Super. Â So while I enjoy doing the Best and Worst polls at the end …
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Lamley Reader and friend Ben Wright from Sydney, Australia, sent pics of this new 20-pack he found: Lots there, and quite a few models I haven't seen yet. Â Among them, a purple Porsche 911 and a green RX-7. Â Both look to be multipack exclusives, considering they sport decos from models released in previous years. Â The …
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Mooneyes and counting. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n0t9jGWqqYs
Blasphemy alert. I am fully aware that the non-redline-collecting, jdm-loving, hw-nostalgia-ignoring blogger writing this has no right to even comment on the legacy of the '67 Camaro. Â The '67 is Hot Wheels royalty, an almost sacred casting. Â All the evidence you need is to see the strong reaction to the casting losing its opening hood …
Loaded case alert. Wheel Collectors just received their pallet of Hot Wheels 2018 E Cases, and there is a lot be excited about. Â Some of you have already found the batch at TRU and elsewhere, and other stores should get it soon. Â Or you can just get what you want at Wheel Collectors, and there …
My Facebook feed has been overflowing with articles about the 10th Anniversary of the debut of Breaking Bad. Â I have read every single one of them. I, like so many others, was mesmerized by the show. Â For so many reasons, from the amazing writing to acting to cinematography to intensity. Â It was event from …
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This was a surprise. A friend hinted that Toys R Us might have new Hot Wheels, so I went looking. Â I didn't succeed at first, but visiting another store yielded a single fresh E case. Â And purchase models I most surely did. E cases will hit hobby stores next week, and so Case Reports and …
It's always about what is next, right? Hot Wheels just rolled out a first look of the next mix of Car Culture, Cargo Carriers. Â And yeah, it is great. I love the mix. Â It still doesn't scratch that "all wagon mix" itch, but it is great nonetheless. Â Of course the most-talked-about model will be the …
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$6. Â More specifically $5.50 plus tax. Just focus there for awhile. Â Forget the price increase, just focus on the fact that each 2018 Hot Wheels Car Culture model will cost about $6. Then think about this: That is dirt cheap. Focus on $6. Â Think about the things you have spent $6 on lately. Â Even today. …
Sick of Japan Historics yet? My Instagram and Facebook feeds are inundated with Japan Historics 2, and for good reason. Â The set is amazing, and everyone wants it. Â And it's too good to be sick of it, frankly. But lost in the JH2 frenzy is the fact that the previous Hot Wheels Car Culture mix, …
It's time. Â The most anticipated diecast sequel ever is now hitting stores. The word is getting out that both Walmart and Target have them, and I can verify both. Â I jumped on Brickseek.com and saw stores from both chains carrying them. Â I checked with a couple of Walmarts, both of which were holding cases for …
#lamleydaily - January 8, 2018 Model: Hot Wheels Mazda REPU Line: 2018 Mainline Where to get it: In stores now with the D Assortment Why it's in the collection: This is a proper debut, even though it isn't it's debut. Â I didn't mind the Mad Mike release from last year at all, in fact I …
Just the other day I showcased the new Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Black & Gold Collection, due in stores soon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G1kbrzpb1o I was especially impressed with the clean, embossed card art, and found that the six models in the set matched the look. Â Matte black with gold and blue trim. Â I also really liked the …
#lamleydaily - January 4, 2018 Model: Hot Wheels '49 Ford F1 Line: 2018 Hot Wheels Mainline (HW Flames) Where to get it: Hitting stores now with the 2018 D Assortment Why it's in the collection: Don't you love those "take-you-by-surprise" models? Â You show me the list of models in the 2018 D Case assortment, without …
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So what is it about the hunt? I know the answer, because I am a Hot Wheels collector, and I think I experience the same amount of joy that the rest of you do when I come across a Super. Â I definitely didn't get into collecting because of Treasure Hunts, but I have learned to …
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#lamleydaily - January 2, 2018 Model: Hot Wheels VW Kool Kombi Line: Redline Club Exclusive Where to get it: Only 4000 made, and they pop up occasionally on ebay Why it's in the collection: This one is easy. Â I think I have made it known over my time doing the blog that any time Hot …
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