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The Matchbox Chevrolet Trucks 100 Years set has been previewed, beautiful card art and all: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc5uUA1OJ94 So let's have a gander at the models. This isn't the only time we will be celebrating 100 years of Chevy Trucks with Mattel. Â The blue brand has its own Walmart-only assortment as well, coming very soon (as is …
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Matchbox has had a bit of a slow start to 2018, but I have been assured that all the good stuff is coming. Â And good stuff it is. Once again Abe and the Matchbox Team sent over some examples of upcoming models, this time from the C, D, E, and F cases. Â Things could certainly …
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Considering both Matchbox and Hot Wheels have Chevy Truck sets coming out to celebrate their 100-Year Anniversary, I thought I would showcase one of my favorites, the Matchbox 75 Chevy Stepside. Â Quite a few so far, with two more coming. Â And diverse to be sure. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZPFEHzBxxpY
Just the other day I showcased the new Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Black & Gold Collection, due in stores soon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1G1kbrzpb1o I was especially impressed with the clean, embossed card art, and found that the six models in the set matched the look. Â Matte black with gold and blue trim. Â I also really liked the …
So what is it about the hunt? I know the answer, because I am a Hot Wheels collector, and I think I experience the same amount of joy that the rest of you do when I come across a Super. Â I definitely didn't get into collecting because of Treasure Hunts, but I have learned to …
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Now it feels like we are finally getting underway with Team Orange in 2018. Â After what was clearly a strong 2017 (Lamley Awards Poll coming), it seems that 2018 has been very slow to start. Â We had a strange 2018 A Assortment, which was essentially a "Best of 2017" mix with no 2018 models. Â And …
D Case is here. Â This US D Case arrived earlier this will from A&J Toys, and I have seen reports of the D Case at TRU and Target. Â Maybe Walmart too. So, as always, here is what to look for: (In case you haven't subscribed to the Lamley Channel, you should. Â There are a few …
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Season's Greetings everyone. Before I shut down all things diecast for a couple of days - and what a nice treat that will be - here is one beauty of a holiday model: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zayUKuzpisM Happy Holidays my dear friends. Â As always, I am thankful for all of you. -jtl
For your review, all the 2017 Hot Wheels Licensed New Models, this time both basic and premium. I did the video to give the YouTube viewers a chance to vote, but if you haven't voted, now is the time. Â I included the Premium New Model Poll below, to give you a head start before the …
It has been well established here on the blog that I think Car Culture is the best line Hot Wheels has ever done. Â Premium assortments, all with a different theme, and executed flawlessly. I like the line so much I dedicated one of my Carney Wall Displays to Car Culture, and add each new assortment …
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Prepare. Â The Japan Historics 2 buzz is here, and it will be our world for the next couple of months. Â And call it hype, call it whatever. Â I'll call it amazing. Â Buzz is thought the roof, and JH2 deserves every bit of it. Â It is mind-blowing. Â I promise. With that, it seems right to get …
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Can you guess why Hot Wheels put a red label on the US C Case stating that it should not be opened and pegged before November 1st? Â It becomes obvious once you realize what is in the US Case that isn't in the International Case. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUSUQqyJooI
With the first Red Editions of 2018 hitting, and because I labored through all 90 Zamacs yesterday, why not showcase all 15 of the Target models released so far? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7sbobMkx7sM If the 2017 Red Editions were graphed, it would be an upside-down bell curve. Â Great start and great finish, with a lackluster middle. Â It will …
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90! Â 18 a year since 2013, and I hope it keeps going. Â I picked a Top 5. Â What are yours? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n7NU25XSsHY
Por-SHUH. Â Por-SHUH. Â Por-SHUH. Â Maybe I'll remember it better if I link it to "Marcia! Marcia! Marcia!" Â Some of you will get that. I get grief for a lot of things, and my pronouncement of "Porsche" is near the top of the list. Â I was defiant at first, as everyone I knew said "Porsche" as a …
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(UPDATE! Â The Globe Travelers are now available at Wheel Collectors at this link.) This was a surprise. Â A couple of weeks ago a few Matchbox collectors made their way to the York Toy Show and were very surprised to see the brand new Globe Travelers Premium Series from Matchbox. Â No one, including Abe Lugo at …
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Well this is a first. Â Right before posting a Hot Wheels International Case Unboxing, I find the US Case in store. Â That doesn't happen very often. Typically the International cases are shipped a few weeks before the US Cases hit retail. Â But mix in a slight shipment delay with the wonky schedule of the holiday …
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A weekend walk-through: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UFF4BS7yVlc
I recently acquired the Matchbox 2018 Toy Fair Chevy Colorado. Â It fits a theme. Â So I decided to make Matchbox Toy Fair Models the subject of today's Saturday Showcase: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nud-3BnIMpo Sense a pattern?
I do Case Reports and Case Unboxings. Â Hopefully most of you have seem that I try and do both. Â Wheel Collectors provides the Case Reports when they get a case, and I do the Unboxings when the International and US Cases come from A&J Toys. So, today you get both. Â The International C Case Report …
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As the Thanksgiving weekend came to a close, and as I was one of the kajillion road-tripping home, my mind turned to our old Grand Marquis Station Wagon. Â Wood Paneling, light tan, and, yes, power windows. Â My family of eight was living large. If you grow up in a wagon, that love will never die. …
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I mentioned the Matchbox 2018 models would be coming in droves. Â A is out, B is coming, and C and D won't be far behind. Â So, thanks to Abe and the gang at Matchbox, here is another tease of what is coming. Â This is certainly not everything, so stay tuned for more. Oh, and photo …
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That title makes sense today, here on Thanksgiving. Â For those of you visiting this post any of the other 364 days of the year, now you know the context. It is a time to be thankful, and I am thankful for many many things, including all of you who make doing this blog/channel/etc so enjoyable. …
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Â Like many of you, I'm visiting family. Â For me, that means a few days in the heat of Arizona. Â 90 degrees on Thanksgiving. Â Doesn't seem right, but oh well. Knowning I'd be out for awhile, I put together a few videos for you viewing pleasure. Â One involves the worst model drop on …
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