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After work yesterday I decided to take a quick jaunt to Las Vegas to visit my good friend Jay Kho. Â We made a video - coming later this week - and dined on Korean food. The only reason I am telling you this is that my trip back ended up being quite fruitful. Â I rarely …
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Tomica Limited Vintage rarely disappoints, and that continues with the March 2018 Release. Â The models arrived this weekend from Japan Booster, and as usual, I opened the package on camera. Â There is no denying how fantastic the Civic and 510 are, but the Hino Truck is a treat. Â You can find them all at Japan …
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.
D had Datsun, but F is even more loaded. Â Ferrari and Ford, with Fiat sandwiched between. Â I'll get to Ford in a bit, but for now, Ferrari. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_uCOK2fH7es A few have expressed some surprise at what I have in my Ferrari collection. Â The Hot Wheels/Ferrari heritage is rich, but for what I like, there are …
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Collectors in Canada, Australia, and elsewhere have already been enjoying the Hot Wheels Honda 70 set for awhile now. Â Enough to figure out there is a nice wheel variation on one of the Civics. We collectors in the US have to wait until summer to enjoy the set, when it hits Walmart. For now, thanks …
So over the last few weeks, I started hearing from a few of you in Europe and Asia about one thing: "Have you seen the Majorette Red Bull VW Polo?" I get a lot of messages, and didn't give it much thought. Â Then I started hearing from some collectors here in the US: "Just found …
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Lots of stuff seems to be hitting right now. Â Hot Wheels F and G, depending on store near you. Â A&J Toys sent the US F Case over this weekend, and here is what to look for: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfB2sHbA2Uo
One of the pride and joys of my 1/64 collection, the Tomica Limited Vintage Super Silhouettes. Here are all 8 released by TLV. You can find them - occasionally - at Japan Booster. I've photographed these a lot. Â Here is my video showcase. Â Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUGoZx_4MyY
So here is my idea: Make a comold Real Rider wheel, with those exact rims, then do a Car Culture Segment called the Speed Machines. Â It might make all those that missed the Speed Machines very happy. Ahead of its time, the Speed Machines were. Â They died a slow death, but thankfully a ton of …
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Unboxings mean looking to see what is in the case, seeing if I pulled a Super, and in this case, discovering a much-needed improvement on an otherwise killer model. Â Check it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lChhzQTDgZ8
Letter by letter I go. Â Three down, twenty-three left. Â C was a task, considering Chevrolet is there. Â So after swimming in a sea or Corvettes, Camaros, and Gassers, here is what is left of the Hot Wheels C Collection: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpWQpGlg-gA
Every once in awhile a purge is required. Â My rule is that my entire loose Hot Wheels and Matchbox collection has to fit in my office closet. Â If it gets too big, it is time go through it and remove some models. My collection certainly isn't bursting at the seams, but this is a good …
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Ok, it is finally time. Â I get asked A LOT why I don't feature Tomica basic cars. Â With my love for Tomica Limited Vintage, and based on the fact that I feature Hot Wheels, Matchbox, and even Majorette, it doesn't make much sense that Tomica gets ignored. Frankly, the only reason I haven't is because …
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I figured it has been awhile since I jumped into Matchbox for the Saturday Showcase, and I think I picked a good one. Â Mattel and Toyota must be on a break, because it has been awhile since we have seen anything new Toyota-wise. Â So that means we look at previous releases. And while Hot Wheels …
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I would say value doesn't hold a whole lot of weight in what I collect. Â I would have to think that is the case with most of you as well. Â Treating Hot Wheels purely as an investment is ludicrous. Â There are better, for more productive ways to get your kids through college. But value is …
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I did this showcase last weekend, but haven't shared it here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=77ykM5yorns The Veyron had a bit of a reputation as a pegwarmer for most of its time in the Hot Wheels mainline. Â That changed dramatically when word got out that the casting had been retired. Â Demand began to grow, and as that was talked …
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I need to compile what we have seen from Matchbox for 2018 so far. Â The talk has obviously been the upcoming models with opening parts, but it definitely hasn't gone unnoticed that they have rolled out some really good stuff already. The year did get off to a slow start with the A Mix being …
I have a honey hole. Â Two great finds at the same rural store, off the beaten path, 16 months apart. Â And really nice Supers at that. Â Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVnl2FivP8M
Here are a few more new models coming in Matchbox Batches D and E. Â The highlight, after that Wagoneer that we have already seen? Â A very nice new Mercedes. Â Photos coming soon. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15E2flAjz_c
Alright you new RLC members, here is your first chance to snag an RLC model. Â Tomorrow, February 27th, at 9am Pacific Time, the first sale of 2018 will happen, and its a beauty. Â The Original 16 line continues with an olive green beauty, the Custom T-Bird. The Original 16 are a revisit by Hot Wheels …
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Right out of the gate, I get the argument on the Pass'n Gasser. Â It is based on a '37 Ford, and I should have probably given it some love here, but I have always considered it unlicensed. Â I might be wrong. Â But when you look at the '55 Bel Air, Supernova, and Mercury Cyclone Gassers, …
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Finally can check this one off the list. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIJrzvcOQw4
Making space today, and I had these six beauties stacked up on my desk, just waiting to be opened. Â Mission accomplished: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN6BzmD_e4E The Challenger and Barracudas are out, and available at SURPLUSgoodies, as well as other hobby dealers. Â The Road Runners are coming.
After the mayhem that has been Japan Historics 2, it is time to move onto the next Hot Wheels Car Culture Mix, Cargo Carriers. Â I have already professed my unwavering love for the C10 Skyline Wagon, but this set brings it from the first to the fifth model. Â Here is your first look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhYYV2DO6aA Cargo …
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