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Definitely file this one under "Models I don't think I will like, shouldn't like, have no reason to like, but like."I am not a huge fan of the Nostalgia series. I tend to go for realism, and having Ozzy's face printed on the roof of a van doesn't seem too real...or does it!?! (queue eery …
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I got this photo yesterday from Lamley friend Beng Beng Krung Krung:Hi! I would just like to share this RX-7 variation I found in Hong Kong during my trip. The regular has white MC5 wheels. The one I got has white 10spoke wheels.This is a model right down my alley as a vari collector. Japanese, …
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I got this photo yesterday from Lamley friend Beng Beng Krung Krung:Hi! I would just like to share this RX-7 variation I found in Hong Kong during my trip. The regular has white MC5 wheels. The one I got has white 10spoke wheels.This is a model right down my alley as a vari collector. Â Japanese, …
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If it hasn't been made clear at this point, wheel variations are a big deal here at the Lamley Group. They are my favorite type of variation, and if one is found on a casting I collect, the search is on.I don't think there is a better example than the variation I am profiling right …
If it hasn't been made clear at this point, wheel variations are a big deal here at the Lamley Group. Â They are my favorite type of variation, and if one is found on a casting I collect, the search is on.I don't think there is a better example than the variation I am profiling right …
We continue to plow through First Looks, all models that are currently available at Wheel Collectors. Please make sure to mention the Lamley Group and get 10% off your order...Today we jump back into the Boulevard Series. To me this series just gets better and better. All we are missing is more imports and supercars. …
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We continue to plow through First Looks, all models that are currently available at Wheel Collectors. Â Please make sure to mention the Lamley Group and get 10% off your order...Today we jump back into the Boulevard Series. Â To me this series just gets better and better. Â All we are missing is more imports and supercars. …
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This vari was reported by follower Ernesto Engel from Brazil.He emailed me these pics and said quite a few have been found in Brazil. Note the comold front wheel.With wheels variations/errors, I go by these two rules:1) If the car has different wheels than the normal issue all the way around, it is a variation. …
This vari was reported by follower Ernesto Engel from Brazil.He emailed me these pics and said quite a few have been found in Brazil. Â Note the comold front wheel.With wheels variations/errors, I go by these two rules:1) If the car has different wheels than the normal issue all the way around, it is a variation. …
It has a crazy couple of weeks over at Wheel Collectors, where I get many of these models. Mattel sent them a load of new stuff, and they have supplied me with several more days of First Looks, so let's keep it going. As always, these models are all available at Wheels Collectors...I have lots …
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It has a crazy couple of weeks over at Wheel Collectors, where I get many of these models. Â Mattel sent them a load of new stuff, and they have supplied me with several more days of First Looks, so let's keep it going. Â As always, these models are all available at Wheels Collectors...I have lots …
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Yes, Aston Martins look the same. And yes, that is a good thing. If they are already the epitome of good looks, why mix it up? And I am glad Mattel has a good relationship with Aston. The Vantage and DBS from HW, and the DBS Volante from Matchbox look fantastic. And with that in …
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Yes, Aston Martins look the same. Â And yes, that is a good thing. Â If they are already the epitome of good looks, why mix it up? And I am glad Mattel has a good relationship with Aston. Â The Vantage and DBS from HW, and the DBS Volante from Matchbox look fantastic. Â And with that in …
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There must be a smidgen of competition on either side of the hallway. Many times in the last few years both Hot Wheels and Matchbox have produced models of the same car. The list is quite long, and many times there has been a clear winner.In the case of the Porsche 914, it is hard …
There must be a smidgen of competition on either side of the hallway. Â Many times in the last few years both Hot Wheels and Matchbox have produced models of the same car. Â The list is quite long, and many times there has been a clear winner.In the case of the Porsche 914, it is hard …
Sorry for the long gap between posts. With the holiday, a nearby fire, and some hectic meetings today, it has ended up being the biggest gap between posts we have had since launching the blog. If you visited today looking for something new, I apologize for absence.But I am back, and there is a lot …
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Sorry for the long gap between posts. Â With the holiday, a nearby fire, and some hectic meetings today, it has ended up being the biggest gap between posts we have had since launching the blog. Â If you visited today looking for something new, I apologize for absence.But I am back, and there is a lot …
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I am sorry the blog has been a little quiet today. It has been anything but quiet here at my house. If you follow the blog, you may have noticed my tribute this weekend to the fire fighters and their equipment, which I did because I have been watching them fight fires all over my …
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I am sorry the blog has been a little quiet today. Â It has been anything but quiet here at my house. Â If you follow the blog, you may have noticed my tribute this weekend to the fire fighters and their equipment, which I did because I have been watching them fight fires all over my …
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This is for all my Brasilian friends.The Eagle Massa is very popular model there, mainly because of the gentleman who designed it, Brazilian Formula One racer Felipe Massa.  And how cool is it that the original debuted in green and yellow, and now the recolor shares the same colors as the alternate jerseys for the Seleção, …
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This is for all my Brasilian friends.The Eagle Massa is very popular model there, mainly because of the gentleman who designed it, Brazilian Formula One racer Felipe Massa. And how cool is it that the original debuted in green and yellow, and now the recolor shares the same colors as the alternate jerseys for the Seleção, …
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Man, it is good to see Mattel and BMW getting along again. Â They are now waltzing around together producing such great stuff this year. Â The M3 GT2, the 2002, the Hot Ones M1, a racing 5 Series, a Matchbox Police bike, and this beauty. Â BMW has returned with a vengeance.Not much to describe with this …
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 …
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...