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Mijo Exclusives is on a tear, with the M2 Auto-Japan Set, and now some beauties from Johnny Lightning and Auto World. Â Here is as look, along with a walk-through some Gulf GT40's and all the Auto World releases. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yNG9xRH-I8 These are available how at SURPLUSgoodies, and by golly they are worth it: SURPLUSgoodies on ebay
Heads up for you Auto World, Johnny Lightning, and MiJo collectors. Â The next set of MiJo Exclusives from Round2 are out, and our friends at SURPLUSgoodies have them: MiJo Exclusives at SURPLUSgoodies Hard to know which of these two models will interest collectors more. Â The Johnny Lightning Datsuns will clearly be of interest, considering they …
If you haven't been watching Round 2's monthly Product Spotlights, you really should.  Chad at Round 2 walks through new products from all their brands, including Auto World and Johnny Lightning. Nice to see the Auto World Deluxe models return, which are a little cheaper than the standard AW models.  Check it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNDg69GjecM
Johnny Lighting Collector ClubIsn't it nice to have Johnny Lightning back around?There are probably a fair amount of collectors who don't remember Johnny Lightning back in its Praying Mantis days, and didn't know it ever vanished. Â But if you are a fan of Greenlight, M2, or Auto World, you need to know about Johnny Lightning.JL …
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This is part preview, part history.The Matchbox team is allowing me to preview the latest version of one of my favorite Matchbox castings, the 1957 GMC Stepside. Â The Stepside has enjoyed all kinds of decos, from plain to military to farm to police. Â I've liked them all.The latest version is a treat. Â This time the …
Toy Fair 2016 was held in New York City on February 13 through 16.  Several diecast brands were there, showcasing to retailers what is coming, and we were fortunate enough to have someone there to recap the festivities.  Our old friend Tim Pagano headed over, checked out the displays, jotted down some info, and took some …
'Tis the season for lots of deals...We have heard from a lot of you that have taken advantage of the many diecast sales going on at Wheel Collectors and Japan Booster. Â I appreciate their support of the Lamley Blog, and I am happy to be associated with two sellers that are diecast nuts like the …
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If you live in the US, there is little chance you are not familiar with the discussion, or controversy, surrounding the Confederate Flag.Following the horrific, racist shooting at a South Carolina church last week, national dialogue has revolved around whether or not it is appropriate for the Confederate Flag to not only fly at the …
Another series that has taken a bit of a hiatus from the blog is the "My Favorite Models" series. Â We have only had four, but it has come from a prestigious group, from the Design Manager at Matchbox, to two former Matchbox Ambassadors, to one of the brains behind Japanese Nostalgic Car.One article we have …
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