When Matchbox announced they were partnering with Mercedes Benz to make a replica of her legendary Mercedes 220 SE, I was immediately excited, and not just for the diecast.
Diecast with a message – Matchbox 1962 Mercedes 220 SE, Ewy Rosqvist
Matchbox Monday continues to look at 2020 Batch E
Continuing on with the latest batch from Matchbox with a further 5 issues out of the 17 here.
Matchbox Monday starts 2020 Batch E
Batch E is upon us. This week begins our journey through the latest batch of basic range models.
Lamley Daily: Matchbox Chevy Van
The modern incarnation of the Chevy Van is just as nice as the classic Lesney release, especially in this Superfast version
Mail call: Filling the distribution gaps with a box from Jcar
With several things coming out at once that I wanted to add to my collection, I decided to beat Calgary's patchy distribution by ordering a box from the States
Lamley Daily: Matchbox Gruesome Twosome
Well as it is a Twosome, I am putting 2 cars in the daily.
Matchbox Mini Moment – The 2020 Golf Tournament models
A little addendum to the Golf article I put up the other month.
Matchbox Monday makes a Maverick Moment
Matchbox feels the need, the need to.... beat the film to release. The models are out, the film has been delayed.
Matchbox Monday lists the 1-100 & finishes 2020 Working Rigs
Time for a full rundown of the basic range.
Mail call: NASCAR truckin’ with vintage Matchbox Convoys
Four releases from the White Rose era of the early-90s join the collection
Not such a Swede deal? Matchbox’s Volvo V60 Wagon is the Superfast Super Duty
This Superfast Volvo wagon isn't finding buyers in Canada. Perhaps we can reroute them all to Europe?
Matchbox Monday hitches back up on the Convoy wagon
Ah, breaker one-nine, this here's the Rubber Duck... Mercy sakes alive, looks like we got us a convoy...
Lamley Studio: Matchbox C8 Corvette
Maybe the Matchbox will help me come around to the real thing.
Matchbox Monday takes some time to amalgamate
This week in a break to my normal stuff I am sorting my collection out. That is a solid week of work.
Lamley Interview: Digging into 2021 Matchbox with Designer Abe Lugo (in two parts)
Chatting up 2021 with the one of the Designers behind the line.
Lamley Interview: Hot Wheels Designer Michael Heralda
Chatting Matchbox & Hot Wheels decos.
Lamley Daily: Matchbox BMW 850i
This was gifted to me by my dad and is a very important model to me
Matchbox 9-Packs Are Busting My Budget.
With the right Exclusives in the window, Matchbox 9-Packs are the perfect way to move old stock and build instant collections.
Matchbox Monday continues with a rundown of the 2021 Line Preview
May I present a written recap of the 2021 Matchbox Line Preview for your perusal.
Here is the 2021 Matchbox Line Preview & New Model Sneak Peeks
Recorded via Zoom for Matchbox Gathering ticket-holders on July 18, 2020. Watch it here, with a report coming later from David Tilley. I will also be doing an Instagram Live Interview with Designer Abe Lugo on Wednesday, July 22, at 7pm PST on the @lamleygroup IG feed. We will be going in-depth on all the …
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Matchbox Monday looks at the Albuquerque Gatherings
A rundown of all the models we have had to date.
Lamley Studio: Matchbox Porsche 550 Spyder
Matchbox has needed to do another classic Porsche. Boy did they ever.
Lamley Daily: The iridescent Alfa Romeo
Talk about being in the right place at the right time.
Matchbox Monday plays a round of Golf
A brief history of Everett Marshall III and the Charity Golf Tournament