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I have wondered what the most anticipated new Matchbox model would be this year. I thought possibly the Mercedes Wagon I featured earlier today, but it might be the Caprice. It hits in the M (Mix 5) Case, and my guess is it will be gobbled up quickly. If you want to know what else … Continue reading Case Report: Matchbox 2019 M Case (Mix 5)
Model: Matchbox '80 Mercedes-Benz W123 Wagon Line: 2019 Matchbox Mainline It's been awhile since I've dropped a photo preview on the Lamley Blog. Consider this a Valentine's Day gift I guess. Love certainly is in the air because I am way into this model. Matchbox has done a model they seem meant to do - … Continue reading Lamley Daily: 2019 Matchbox ’80 Mercedes-Benz W123 Wagon
The letters throw us off a bit, but the L Case - in stores now - is the 4th mix of 2019. The 5th mix, the M Case is just hitting as well. That Unboxing is coming shortly. For now, enjoy L: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mvmc48FT0A
I didn't expect to see this on a recent visit to Target: Yet another Jurassic World 5-pack from Matchbox, and two new castings. There is a motorcycle I am not familiar with, but I am more focused on the top model, which looked to be another Mercedes-Benz Unimog. So of course I bought the pack, … Continue reading Finds: A new Matchbox Jurassic World 5-pack with a brand new Unimog casting
The customizers are drooling. The tools are ready, the ideas gestating, and the workspaces cleared. The Matchbox Chevy Caprice is coming, and it's going to be a custom extravaganza. And I can't wait to see what creations appear. For me, I am stoked for the stock Caprice, designed and released by Matchbox in the - … Continue reading A look at the brand new Matchbox ’75 Chevy Caprice and other upcoming 2019 New Models
Making up for some missed posts. I never posted the Matchbox K Case Unboxing. The case is out, and L is hitting too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC99GJqtLqo
I have numerous several requests to do more YouTube live streams. I have done a few on the Lamley YouTube Channel, and they have honestly been fun to do. I typically have a purpose in doing them, so just hanging out and answering questions can be difficult. That is what the Lamley Extras Channel is … Continue reading Gonna Live Stream Sunday on YouTube. Come hang out and dig through some storage with me.
Sometimes East to West, sometimes West to East, or North to South. Let's go South to North. Mattel threw a couple of new products Down Under this month, and our friends in Australia are showing. We will start with the latest from Matchbox: https://www.instagram.com/p/BsmEtb3A3_Q/?utm_source=ig_share_sheet&igshid=1fbu5b6qbg3oc More on this Batch to come, but consider this a sneak. … Continue reading Matchbox Mix 4 (L Case) is appearing in Australia
My colleague David Tilley is back to break down two surprising Matchbox Jurassic World finds in the UK: Well this was unexpected. A nice little surprise if you ask me. Just as we thought Jurassic World was done, Matchbox have gone and thrown some more items out. A new design and a new run of … Continue reading Two new Matchbox Jurassic World models for 2019, by David Tilley
Matchbox has needed to take on a classic 911. I have said for years that the original 911/912 is a Matchbox no-brainer, but when talking to the design team I always got a little pushback. The reason? Porsche overkill. It's true. We have seen a lot of Porsches in 1/64 lately. But unlike a few … Continue reading Unboxing: Matchbox 2019 B Case