Man, it is good to see Mattel and BMW getting along again. They are now waltzing around together producing such great stuff this year. The M3 GT2, the 2002, the Hot Ones M1, a racing 5 Series, a Matchbox Police bike, and this beauty. BMW has returned with a vengeance.Not much to describe with this …
Hot Wheels Olympic Medal Cars?
This mysterious BMW showed up on HotWheels.com. Word is it is one of three "Medal" cars. This appears to be the bronze. Looking forward to learning what the other two will be...
Hot Wheels Olympic Medal Cars?
This mysterious BMW showed up on HotWheels.com. Word is it is one of three "Medal" cars. This appears to be the bronze. Looking forward to learning what the other two will be...
Variation alert: Two more wheel variations on the Hot Wheels BMW M3 GT2…
It has probably become evident that I collect wheel variations, especially if they are found on my beloved imports and sports cars. If I casting I really like appears with different, rest assured will try my hardest to either find it or acquire it. And in my pursuits, I have noticed that some castings seem …
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Variation alert: Two more wheel variations on the Hot Wheels BMW M3 GT2…
It has probably become evident that I collect wheel variations, especially if they are found on my beloved imports and sports cars. If I casting I really like appears with different, rest assured will try my hardest to either find it or acquire it. And in my pursuits, I have noticed that some castings seem …
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First Look: Hot Wheels The Turtle! (oops, I mean "The Bat")…
Holy cross-promotion, Batman!!I have seen this in the trailer, and it looks pretty darn cool. I think the play value will increase once people see the movie and figure out what it is all about. For now, it looks like a robot sea turtle with guns. For anyone wondering, the top is diecast metal, the …
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First Look: Hot Wheels The Turtle! (oops, I mean "The Bat")…
Holy cross-promotion, Batman!!I have seen this in the trailer, and it looks pretty darn cool. I think the play value will increase once people see the movie and figure out what it is all about. For now, it looks like a robot sea turtle with guns. For anyone wondering, the top is diecast metal, the …
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First Look: Hot Wheels Bentley Continental Supersports…
Friends, get ready for a ride...Starting now, the Lamley Group Blog will go on a run of First Looks that we haven't done before. Be prepared for two First Looks a day for AT LEAST the next week, including several brand new models from both Hot Wheels and Matchbox. Check back often, because new posts …
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First Look: Hot Wheels Bentley Continental Supersports…
Friends, get ready for a ride...Starting now, the Lamley Group Blog will go on a run of First Looks that we haven't done before. Be prepared for two First Looks a day for AT LEAST the next week, including several brand new models from both Hot Wheels and Matchbox. Check back often, because new posts …
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The Lamley Group Model of the Day: HW Ferrari Racers Ferrari 430 Scuderia…
Now the Ferrari Racers was quite the series. I think it is that series that bore the Speed Machines, putting the super car collectors in a true hog heaven.I was a little late to the game on the Ferrari Racers, and there are still a few I want that I have yet to track down. …
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The Lamley Group Model of the Day: HW Ferrari Racers Ferrari 430 Scuderia…
Now the Ferrari Racers was quite the series. I think it is that series that bore the Speed Machines, putting the super car collectors in a true hog heaven.I was a little late to the game on the Ferrari Racers, and there are still a few I want that I have yet to track down. …
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DLMer’s view of the new version of the Hot Wheels ’83 Silverado…
Obviously castings get modified, sometimes because they have to (broken molds, licenser tweaks, etc), and sometimes because someone wants to. The former seems to be the case here with the Hot Wheels Silverado casting.Just a couple of weeks ago we profiled the Hot Ones Silverado, and it was just a couple of days later that …
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DLMer’s view of the new version of the Hot Wheels ’83 Silverado…
Obviously castings get modified, sometimes because they have to (broken molds, licenser tweaks, etc), and sometimes because someone wants to. The former seems to be the case here with the Hot Wheels Silverado casting.Just a couple of weeks ago we profiled the Hot Ones Silverado, and it was just a couple of days later that …
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The Lamley Group Model of the Day: HW Nostalgia ’70 Chevy Blazer…
Today's MotD is one I have not had in my possession before, and after one example I think I will be after the others. I have to real connection to the old Blazer, but this casting is just too hard to ignore. I haven't been one to buy models from the HW Nostalgic Series, as …
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The Lamley Group Model of the Day: HW Nostalgia ’70 Chevy Blazer…
Today's MotD is one I have not had in my possession before, and after one example I think I will be after the others. I have to real connection to the old Blazer, but this casting is just too hard to ignore. I haven't been one to buy models from the HW Nostalgic Series, as …
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Variation alert: HW Mystery COPO Camaro Zamac…
Many thanks to MCCH member Mr. Lobo (his friends know him as Jorge) for pointing this new variation out. After he let me know, I went out looking for it, and sure enough I found it.The Hot Wheels Mystery Batch B COPO Camaro has already provided a few variations, none stranger than the blue stripe …
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Variation alert: HW Mystery COPO Camaro Zamac…
Many thanks to MCCH member Mr. Lobo (his friends know him as Jorge) for pointing this new variation out. After he let me know, I went out looking for it, and sure enough I found it.The Hot Wheels Mystery Batch B COPO Camaro has already provided a few variations, none stranger than the blue stripe …
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Better pics of the body switch HW Mustang…
I spent more time than I probably should on explaining the casting mixup between the 2010 Mustang GT and Mustang Laguna Seca.I am back at home and now have better pics of the version I found, for what it is worth...
Better pics of the body switch HW Mustang…
I spent more time than I probably should on explaining the casting mixup between the 2010 Mustang GT and Mustang Laguna Seca.I am back at home and now have better pics of the version I found, for what it is worth...
The Lamley Group Model of the Day: HW Speed Machines Lamborghini Reventon…
Black. I love black cars. I seems like they get through the day, only to come alive at night. They just look different at night, putting all other cars to shame. I know some collectors don't like black models, because all the dark hides the casting's details. Maybe, but that is why most models come …
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The Lamley Group Model of the Day: HW Speed Machines Lamborghini Reventon…
Black. I love black cars. I seems like they get through the day, only to come alive at night. They just look different at night, putting all other cars to shame. I know some collectors don't like black models, because all the dark hides the casting's details. Maybe, but that is why most models come …
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First Look: HW Boulevard ’63 Ford Mustang II Concept…
And yet another from our First Look series, this time the Mustang Concept looking extra sharp in metallic brown and gold with super GT real riders. This is a great example of a model I left on the pegs as a basic, but can't ignore in premium duds. I have to say this series is …
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First Look: HW Boulevard ’63 Ford Mustang II Concept…
And yet another from our First Look series, this time the Mustang Concept looking extra sharp in metallic brown and gold with super GT real riders. This is a great example of a model I left on the pegs as a basic, but can't ignore in premium duds. I have to say this series is …
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HW variation alert: BMW 2002 with PR5s and Mystery Copo with blue stripes…
Two new variations were reported today, both on HWC.First, member jmsmith46 found this very interesting Mystery Copo with blue stripes:How this happened is beyond me. Shenanigans in the factory? A test model? Who knows if we will ever find out. We can only say that it is quite cool and very unique. Camaro collectors might …
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