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A post on the Lamley Group Facebook Group (affectionately known as the Group Group or LGG) reminded me that I took photos of the TLV and Kyosho 787B's back when TLV released their first. So I am going to post them here. Â I originally had the #55 replica by Kyosho, but that is now sitting …
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Is there such a thing as overkill in the 1/64 world? Â Probably. Some might argue the JDM craze we have seen hit almost every brand is overkill. Â Not even close. Â Maybe some ELEMENTS of the JDM craze, but in general Japanese cars are just filling the gaps that have always been there. Earlier this century, …
#lamleydaily - July 27, 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vm2P44abuYY Model: Porsche 934 Line: Kyosho Porsche Collection Where to get it: It'll pop up on ebay occasionally Why it's in the collection: Hot Wheels does a beautiful 934. Â Of course it is a $1 Hot Wheels, so Kyosho is going to have more detail. Â Still, I like the Hot …
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Going Alfa Romeo today. Â The 105/115 Series Coupes are as pretty as any car ever, and there are some fantastic replicas in 1/64. Â So for today's Saturday Showcase, I am looking at mine, from Hot Wheels to Kyosho to Tomica Limited Vintage to Matchbox. And speaking of Matchbox, the Giulia Sprint has a crazy, and …
I've been working through some of my all-time favorite Tomica Limited Vintage models.  I showcased the Super Silhouettes last weekend, and this weekend comes the Porsche 911 (along with a few faves from Kyosho). Be sure to subscribe, and enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nujICxvwvmA Find the TLV Porsches at Japan Booster.
#lamleydaily - March 14, 2018 Model: Kyosho Bentley Arnage T Line: Kyosho Bentley Series 2 Where to get it: Mostly sellers from Asia on sites like ebay Why it's in the collection: This one fills a gap. Â British luxury sedans are, shall we say, underrepresented in my collection. Â This Arnage seems to fit that bill …
Kyosho unveiled its next set, a Japan-only Lexus set: https://www.instagram.com/p/BfmbyyTBl3w/?taken-by=kyosho_official_minicar_toys Two models - the LC500h and RC F - in three colors each. Â We haven't seen a lot of Kyosho on this side of the pond, mainly because of a change in distribution with the brand, but this looks fantastic. Â If I find out a …
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#lamleydaily - August 31, 2017 Model: Kyosho Porsche 911 GT2 RS Line: Porsche Series 6 Where to get it: There are several versions on ebay Why it's in the collection: It is in the collection because it is a Porsche, it is a Kyosho, and it looks fantastic. Â Relatively fantastic. Â Compared to replicas of older …
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So what do you think of the new Acura NSX? Â I seem to get mixed responses. Â Some love it. Â Others think it shouldn't share the name of Acura's 90's era gem. Â I have even heard the Audi R8's ugly stepbrother. I don't know if I fall in any of those camps. Â I don't see the …
#lamleydaily - July 27, 2017 Model: Kyosho Ferrari 458 Speciale A Line: Ferrari Series 12 Where to get it: Ferrari 458 Speciale on ebay Why it's in the collection: Because it's a near perfect Ferrari model...er...kit. Â Don't call it a model. Â It is technically a model kit. Â Kyosho can still make Ferraris by calling them …
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#lamleydaily - July 5, 2017 Model: Kyosho Nismo Original Motel Autech GT-RÂ (#1 SUPER GT 2016 Rd.1 Okayama Winner) Line: Kyosho Nismo Originals Where to get it: Kyosho 1/64 Nismo Originals at Japan Booster Why it's in the collection. Â Well, I have a load of GT-R's in the collection already, so there is room for a …
Just a heads up that Kyosho has announced the release of its Nissan GT-R set will be late September, and Tomica Limited Vintage has unveiled its October Release. Â And they are available now for pre-order at Japan Booster: Japan Booster Pre-Order Page Both are significant releases. Â Sure, we are in GT-R overload with multiple diecast …
Earlier this week we posted pics of the Tomica Limited Vintage display at the Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan. Â You can imagine that TLV wasn't the only diecast maker there. Â There were a lot more, many of which you can see on the JL Hobby Facebook Page. One that grabbed my attention was Kyosho. Â Of …
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Heads up time. It seems like we haven't seen any Kyosho for awhile, but that will end soon. Â Their new Honda collection is coming soon, and it is available for preorder on Japan Booster's website:Kyosho Honda NSX & S660 at Japan BoosterTwo nice things about this set. Â First, its the models. Â The NSX is a …
All Lamley does is hype JDM.A fair amount of comments get thrown my way, and that is always one of the most entertaining. Â It has died down of late, thankfully, but occasionally it rears its ugly head. That fact is I like Japanese cars, and I like Japanese diecast. Â And there is a story behind …
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Yeah I talk a lot about Skylines here. Â But then again so does everyone else.Hot Wheels has a few, Matchbox just did theirs, and now M2 is jumping into the game. Â I saw a few "late to the game" comments with the M2 announcement, which I wholeheartedly disagree with. Â One, there is no game. Â Diecast …
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This was one heckuva box from Japan Booster. Â Kyosho Lambos and the July Batch of TLV, which is chock-full of R34 Skylines.These are all hitting the blog shortly - so is the Hot Wheels - but grab them while you can at Japan Booster.com or at the JB eBay store.Enjoy the vid.
Kyosho x Sunkus Lottery 02 Nissan GT-R at Japan BoosterThe Skylines and GT-Rs keep coming, and I don't hear much complaining about it.And now it is Kyosho's turn. Â They have done plenty of Skylines and GT-Rs in the past, but they have done some refreshes and are now making the GT-R the subject of their …
Hopefully my love for Japanese diecast has rubbed off on a few of you. Â Some of you need no rubbing at all. Â You were already there. Â And yes, I am fully aware that description is horrible. If Japanese Diecast is your thing, check out the video below. Â Tomica Limited Vintage has gone Italian with the …
Finally I am featuring this set...The Kyosho Mechadoc ("Mechanical Doctor") set has been on my want list for awhile, and I finally pulled the trigger when Japan Booster listed it for sale last month. Â And I am thankful I finally did. Â What a cool set!The Mechadoc comic and anime series is not something that I …
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It was time to retire the Kenmeri.She's been a trooper, holding up the Header on the Lamley Blog for the last couple of years. Â She has been paraded around on your computer and phones for awhile, and it was well-deserved, as I count that '72 Tokyo Motor Show Kenmeri from Kyosho among my favorite models.The …
So what is your favorite Skyline?That is like asking someone to name their favorite Mustang. Â You will get a slew of different answers.But it is a legit question, and it is a hard one to answer. Â The fact is most of our readers are fairly new to the Skyline. Â No one will admit it (I …
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Time to do another epic post. We have been waiting a long time to feature the various versions of the Nissan GT-R. Â We flirted several times with doing it, but when Tomica Limited Vintage announced the Nismo and N-Attack, we figured that would be a good time.We are finally here. Â The TLV Nismos were featured …
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