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Holiday weekends can be a nice thing.You start with all kinds of excitement, with a well thought-out plan of all the great things you are going to accomplish. By the time it is done, you are more tired then when the weekend started, and you didn't accomplish all you had hoped.So this time I kept …
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Hot Wheels 2016 Batch N at Wheel CollectorsCan you feel it?With the release of Batch N, we are now only 17 batches away from 2018! But first things first - we are only 2 batches away from 2017. New models, new obsessions on Supers are coming, and on and on. It never stops does it?But …
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Find all versions of the R34 on eBayI saw this on Nitto Tire's IG feed the other day: "I don't really like the R34." -Said no one ever. #NittoTire #NT555G2 @PuristGroup @NissanUSA @NISMOA photo posted by Nitto Tire (@nittotire) on Jun 26, 2016 at 9:32am PDT//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.jsDoesn't that ring true for the Hot Wheels R34 as …
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I don't know who came up with the concept of doing three zamacs every other Walmart batch, but it was a brililant idea. Walmart wants its exclusives, and these really stand out. And I have said it several times before, but this is the best exclusive basic line Hot Wheels has ever done, and I …
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Well, that was fun...The scalping article yesterday spurred a few comments, to say the least. It got a little ugly at times, and it seemed that no one was spared at least a little vitriol, but lost in some of that were some great comments about all aspects of the hunt, whether they like how …
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There is new Mattel-sponsored Hot Wheels account on Instagram, but this one is a little different: We love to ride bikes together!!🚴🏻🚴🏻🚴🏻A photo posted by Hot Wheels Cycling (@hotwheelscycling) on Jun 24, 2016 at 10:54pm PDT//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.jsYeah, that is the Hot Wheels Cycling Team, made up entirely of Mattel employees, many of whom work on the …
There is a Brexit joke in here somewhere, but I am too tired. So we will focus on the facts.Hot Wheels Car Culture Euro Style is here! Lamley Partners Wheel Collectors and A&J Toys both got shipments today, and they can be found here, whether you want singles or cases:Hot Wheels Euro Style singles and …
#HotwheelsA photo posted by Las Vegas Diecast Hunter (@diecast_hunter) on May 19, 2016 at 5:43pm PDT//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.jsNo topic seems to spur more conversation among Hot Wheels collectors than that of the "scalper". It has always been an iffy term among collectors, but has been used as long as I can remember.The "scalper", at least from what …
Find the Hot Wheels Mazda MX-5 Miata at Wheel Collectors...It had to happen, right? I had to put these together.Hot Wheels Batch M marks the debut of their 2016 Mazda MX-5 Miata, just a few weeks after the debut of Matchbox's MX-5 Miata. Both are red, both reek of their respective styles, and to me, …
The general public doesn't get excited about a Ford Focus. And car nuts don't get excited for the typical Ford Focus. But the Ford Focus RS is a different story.The world seems to be going bonkers for the RS and its Drift Mode. Lots of wannabe Top Gear hosts are utilizing their proper British pauses …
This seems to be the consensus:Someone posts on IG or Facebook a pic of a new Hot Wheels model. People might love the model, but if it is sporting Trap5 wheels, that qualification will emerge. "Wish it had different wheels." "Who decided on those?" "Why ruin something so cool with those round abominations?"It seems that …
On Saturday the Hot Wheels M Case arrived from A&J Toys, so I just jumped right in. And of course, I filmed the unboxing. I even added some model showcases right at the end as a little treat.As always, this and other cases are available at A&J Toys...Enjoy....
Lamley Carded Collection Sale on eBay...The Lamley Carded Collection Sale continues...My daughter is getting the hang of it, and starting to learn my nerdy diecast language. I was shocked to see she knew what I was talking about when I asked her to grab the "no tampo Fast & Furious R34" to list. And now …
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Posted this Facebook Live video earlier today on the Lamley FB Page.https://www.facebook.com/plugins/video.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FTheLamleyGroup%2Fvideos%2F1125802180799103%2F&show_text=1&width=560Some cool stuff from both Japan Booster and Wheel Collectors. What shall I showcase on the blog first? Let me know in the comments section or on Facebook...And for those of you in the know, explain the Minecart. Please.
Charawheels on eBay...So in diecast nerd conversations everywhere, this question is bound to come up:"What JDM casting is next from Hot Wheels?"There is bound to be a slew of answers. There will inevitably be that one guy who "liked JDM before everyone else" who will give the answers intended to impress like "it makes NO …
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2016 Hot Wheels Pop Culture Batch D at Wheel CollectorsOn the heels of Hot Wheels 2016 Batch M, Wheel Collectors has just received a shipment of Pop Culture Batch D.The theme is Batman & Superman, and I think this is an assortment many of you will be after. You can see the whole batch at …
Hot Wheels Batch M at Wheel CollectorsTime for another case. Not a lot of talk on this one because I am pulled over outside Moab getting this report out. But from the photos that Wheel Collectors sent over, this case has some nice stuff. You can grab all the models right now at Wheel Collectors:Hot …
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Well, I usually get on here and tout the joys of DLM. Every car should de opened. That is one of the reasons I have reserved the summer to move most of my carded collection onto other collectors..."Why have a model if you can't hold it in your hands? Or roll it on a desk? …
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For all of you who like to get your Dekotora on, Hot Wheels is giving you yet another Galactic Express.Instagram user @jrdiecast discovered this just a bit ago: Cool new recolor of the Galactic Express 👍🏼😎 #hotwheels #hotwheelscollectorsA photo posted by Justin (@jrdiecast) on Jun 11, 2016 at 11:17am PDT//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.jsNew color, another Mad Manga that appears …
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Stay on the lookout, because the Beatles are coming...Mattel threw out the word that the Beatles bins will hit US Walmarts next week, after they make their debut at the Cirque du Soleil Beatles Shop at the Mirage in Vegas today. The entire Beatles package includes the 6-car Beatles Assortment with art from the Yellow …
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Aren't no tampo errors the best?After I did a post about them a couple of weeks ago, I heard from a lot of you about some you had found. I love when you share the pics, so keep them coming.Plus, I found a pretty cool one myself yesterday, pictured above. Sometimes they just stand out, …
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Hot Wheels Batch L has been all about two models so far: The Honda Odyssey and Beatles Yellow Submarine. And rightfully so. Both are models that came completely out of right field, and both are done exceptionally well.But the rest of Batch L is no slouch. The Forza Motorsport '16 Camaro SS adds to the …
Lamley Collection Sale on eBay...If you follow Lamley on Instagram or Facebook, you have probably noticed that I put a few models up for sale on eBay yesterday. Right now it is 13 listings, but none of them are slouches. My "First 46" Hot Wheels RLC BRE 510 #44 signed by John Morton is there. …
...but I open most things.As the Lamley Organization Day continues. I had to go deep into the rarely touched part of the collection to put some things away. That means...gasp...the carded collection.The carded collection isn't an easy access part of my collection. It sits in two shallow bins hidden away. The carded models aren't as …
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