Mattel, the padded envelopes aren’t working.

I remember a few years ago buying a model off of ebay, and being a tad surprised to see the model arrive in a yellow envelope.  Not padded, just an envelope.  I was of course a little miffed, but let it slide for two reasons.  One, I was going to open the model anyway, and …

One cool Por-SHUH Super Treasure Hunt this is, this Hot Wheels Porsche 934.5.

Por-SHUH.  Por-SHUH.  Por-SHUH.  Maybe I'll remember it better if I link it to "Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!"  Some of you will get that. I get grief for a lot of things, and my pronouncement of "Porsche" is near the top of the list.  I was defiant at first, as everyone I knew said "Porsche" as a …

The time has come: Japan Historics 2 is available for pre-order at A&J Toys.

There has been one question and one question only I have been answering the last couple of months: "When is Japan Historics 2 coming out? And the follow-up: "When will A&J have them available for pre-order?" Well, I don't have a specific date for the release of Japan Historics 2 - thinking January - but …

Hot Wheels has released new Mystery Models. The real mystery is where they will hit.

Instagram user @ashietoynerd dropped this interested tidbit the other day: https://www.instagram.com/p/BcGp8exlmQP/?taken-by=ashietoynerd It is a new batch of Hot Wheels Mystery Models, and it just hit in Australia.  And it's a great assortment.  Some existing decos in new colors, along with some new decos entirely. Most importantly, there are some awesome castings in the mix.  The …

Didn’t want the whole Hot Wheels Entertainment Forza set? Wheel Collectors now has singles available.

When I previewed the Hot Wheels Forza set at TRU, a few of you mentioned you would wait until the singles were out in order to get the models you want.  Some just want the BMW CSL, or Ford GT, or the brand new Porsche 356. Now is your chance, as Wheel Collectors has the …

There is a lot from Hot Wheels to look forward to in 2018. These new Real Riders, including the first licensed wheel, are at the top of the list.

2018 is loaded.  It should be.  Hot Wheels is celebrating its 50th, so expect goodies 'a plenty. But 50th or not, the evolution of Hot Wheels continues.  JDM and Euro castings have emerged in a big way, and the direction of premium releases is as collector-friendly as ever. And that just doesn't go with castings. …

The Black Friday Sale at Wheel Collectors has begun.

Yesterday I posted this on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BbxVUKbFNRQ/?taken-by=thelamleygroup Soon after I got a call from Matt at Wheel Collectors to A) tell me there are a few models he would pick first, and B) tell me that he just listed a few of the legendary Boulevard 510 Wagons for the Black Friday Sale at Wheel Collectors. …

Lamley Daily (Preview Edition): 2017 Hot Wheels Car Culture Cars & Donuts BMW M1 Procar

#lamleydaily - November 20, 2017 Model: Hot Wheels BMW M1 Procar Line: 2017 Car Culture Cars & Donuts Where to get it: Coming soon Why it (will be) in the collection: Cars & Donuts is the first Car Culture line to debut two new castings.  We have seen a completely new casting released with a …

Yes, this is a Hot Wheels Porsche 917 LH. Coming to the mainline soon.

While at the Hot Wheels Convention last month, attendees, as is always the case, got a preview of what is to come.  There was a lot of premium models previewed, some of which I have been showing here, but a few basic models as well. Of all the mainline models previewed, none stood out as …

Let the Hot Wheels Japan Historics Countdown begin.

Considering the Greddy logo is on all five of the upcoming Car Culture Japan Historics 2 models, it is no surprise the Greddy has a few preview samples: https://www.instagram.com/p/BbcWXfoD2eo/?taken-by=greddykenji And of man this is an amazing set.  Those who attended the Convention last month saw them, and I got to spend a little extra time …

Hot Wheels ties the bow on the 2017 Mail-ins with the ’56 Chevy

While I didn't pursue the Wonder Women Invisible Jet Walmart Mail-in, I did manage to put together a group the five others, all sharing the same color scheme and racing theme. The Chevy came from Mattel, and I was able to grab the Toyota and Long Gone from Wheel Collectors.  It's a nice group.  Now …

It’s not exactly the Le Mans winner, but the new Hot Wheels Forza Ford GT Race Car is a must-have.

As the Hot Wheels Entertainment set hits Toys R Us, I need to get to my features on each of the models. (And FYI the set is available with the TRU-exclusive packaging now, but in case you want the models other stores and hobby dealers will the assortment soon.) The most notable model of the …

Prepare for Dallas: 2018 Hot Wheels Nationals Tickets go on sale this Saturday

Just a heads up to all planning on attending the 2018 Hot Wheels Nationals Convention in Dallas, Texas in April 2018.  Tickets go on sale Saturday, November 11 at 9 AM PT. 18th Annual Hot Wheels Nationals Tickets This year's event is a can't-miss.  For one, I'll be there, prepared for a Lamley DLM Party …

The Hot Wheels Entertainment Forza 5-car Set is now available at Toys R Us stores (and online soon).

Just a heads up that the much-anticipated Hot Wheels Entertainment Forza set is popping up this week at US Toys R Us stores, and it will be available for purchase online shortly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JcC63jwLOA It is a stunner of a set, made even better with the exclusive Toys R Us packaging.  More photo features coming, but …