#tranquilcollecting
Model: Matchbox 2009 promotional MB713 1965 Austin Minivan Release: 2009 MICA (The Matchbox Club as it was at the time) UK Convention April 2009, limited to 400 examples Where to get it: eBay is the best bet Why is it in the collection: I designed it! I was very proud of this model. Back in […]
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Model: Hot Wheels ‘69 Chevrolet C-10 Pickup with adjustable suspension Line: 2019 Red Line Club Exclusive Where to get it: Sold out on the RLC, so try ebay or a friend who has an extra Why it is in the collection: This is not the normal place I would showcase a new RLC model, but […]
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Model: ’70 Ford Mustang Boss 302 Release: 2017 HWC/RLC release limited to 7,000 Where to buy: Some can be found on eBay Why I am featuring it: This is an absolutely gorgeous release of this casting. The casting has only been used prior to this release in the 2011 Hot Wheels Vintage Racing series (not […]
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Model: Joy Toy Bedford TK Release: part of a play set from the 1970s Where to get it: search through the Joy Toy listings on eBay. Why I am featuring it: I’m on holiday at the moment, currently in Athens, Greece so naturally I have been searching for scale souvenirs. I had heard about Joy […]
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Model: Mazda 787B Line: Spark Model Where to get it: eBay has a few Why is it in the collection: The Group C Mazda 787B 24 Hours of Le Mans Winner car is one of the most iconic casting hence its a must have in my collection. I’m impressed that Spark replicate this casting beautifully […]
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Model: ’69 Ford Torino Talladega Release: 2010 Hot Wheels Super Treasure Hunt Where to get it: Some can be found on eBay Why I am featuring it: This is one of the coolest Super Treasure Hunts in my opinion. I love the vintage racing look to this car. The color is rad, the rims are […]
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Model: Paul’s Model Art Sauber Mercedes C11 (Winner WSPC Mexico, 1990) Release: Michael Schumacher Collection, Edition 64 No.7 Where to get it: eBay Why I am featuring it: It’s a replica of one of the most successful and instantly recognisable Group C cars of all time, and one that was driven by one of the […]
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Model: Nissan 300ZX Z31 Release: Road Champs Racing Demons Where to buy: eBay is where you can find them carded and in 3 packs Why I am featuring it: Road Champs is one of those weird off brands of the past. Admittedly I don’t know much about the brand and what they all released. This […]
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Model: LB Works Suzuki G MIni Line: Era Car Where to get it: eBay has a few Why is it in the collection: After falling in love with the very first Era Car Suzuki Jimny, there is no reason to miss out this G Mini in Liberty Walk body kit which includes front bumper, grille, […]
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Model: 1993 Subaru Legacy RS New Zealand Rally Release: CM’s Colin McRae Memorial Set Where to get it: CM’s corporation is sadly long gone, so ebay seems the best option. Why it is in the collection : CM’s are jewels. They used to produce Rally Cars like no other (well, maybe Inno64 is in the […]
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Model: Porsche 934 Line: Majorette Vintage Deluxe Where to get it: eBay has a few Why is it in the collection: This awesome 934 with Valliant livery is a must have in my Majorette Porsche collection. In my opinion it’s a good contender with the Majorette VW Polo WRC with stunning paint work, rubber tires, […]
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Model: Infiniti Q60 Release: Paudi Model Where to buy: Some can be found on eBay Why I am featuring it: This model was a gift to me from my friend Tor. He thought I would find it to be interesting and he was right. While this model has plastic wheels you would never know from […]
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Model: Nissan Skyline GT-R (BNR32) Release: 2020 Super Treasure Hunt (Mix A) Where to get it: I just found one this week at Dollar General, so they are still out there. But ebay is an option. Why it is in the collection: Because it is the new R32 casting, and I don’t see a time […]
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Model: Pagani Zonda Carbon Edition Release: Tarmac Works Hong Kong Exclusive Where to get it: There are a few on eBay Why it is in the collection: Tarmac is prolific. I honestly think the best way to collect Tarmac Works is to pursue their Global64 racecar models and get a huge space and display them […]
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Model: Hot Wheels Dodge Power Wagon Release: 2015 Hot Wheels Convention Exclusive Where to get it: The Convention is long over, so eBay is a good bet Why it is in the collection: So far I am a completist for the Hot Wheels Dodge Power Wagon. It is not an easy collection to complete if […]
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Model: Ferrari 512BBi (Red) Release: Tomica Limited Vintage Neo Where to get it: Japan Booster is a great place for all the TLV Ferraris Why it is in the collection: Because no matter the Ferrari, actually no matter the model, if it is made by Tomica Limited Vintage I want it in the collection. The […]
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The first three are out – BMW 2002, Mercedes-Benz G63 6×6, and Chevy Camaro – and this one is still to come, but here is a quick preview of the BMW I8. The six models in this set celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Superfast line. All the cars are gold, all are coming to […]
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#lamleydaily – August 1, 2018 Model: Dealpool Chimichanga Truck Line: Hot Wheels Entertainment Where to get it: Walmart & Hobby Stores Why it’s in the collection: Not a model that would normally make it in, but every fiber tells me I need this thing. It is a little edgier than most Hot Wheels, without causing […]
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#lamleydaily – July 27, 2018 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. Of course it is a $1 Hot Wheels, so Kyosho is going to have more detail. Still, I like the Hot Wheels […]
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#lamleydaily – July 20, 2018 Model: Hot Wheels ’19 Chevy Silverado Trail Boss LT Line: Hot Wheels 2018 New Models Where to find it: Hitting with the 2018 N Case Why it’s in the collection: This is the only version, at least I am guessing, the only version that will go in my collection. Want […]
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#lamleydaily – July 12, 2018 (Subscribe to the new Lamley Daily YouTube Channel) Model: Hot Wheels Grumobile Line: Hot Wheels 2018 Basic Where to get it: Coming in Mix N Why it’s in the collection: It’s not. But the Lamley Daily is also for models like this. I remember watching the movie with my girls, […]
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#lamleydaily – July 8, 2018 (A new Lamley YouTube Channel, the Lamley Daily. Subscribe?) Model: Hot Wheels DeLorean DMC-12 Line: 2012 Boulevard Where to buy it: Boulevard DeLorean on ebay Why it’s in the collection: I have four DeLoreans in my collection. The three HW Basic First Editions, and this one. I don’t need anymore. […]
Read more#lamleydaily #tlvweek – May 16, 2018 Model: Tomica Limited Vintage Neo Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16V Where to get it: Japan Booster lists them often. Another surprising choice from TLV a couple of years ago, and a model that I love to show collectors who are new to the brand. TLV does surprise. Being used […]
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#lamleydaily #tlvweek – May 14, 2018 Model: Tomica Limited Vintage Neo Nissan Skyline GT-R Autech Where to get it: TLV at Japan Booster ebay store or preorder the new colors at japanbooster.com. It is TLV Week. I will dedicate an entire week’s worth of Lamley Daily posts to Tomica Limited Vintage, plus some additional posts […]
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