It's about time I made a start on the Walmart exclusive items for 2025. The first set we saw was the Truck series, featuring only 5 models, but still we get 3 exclusives. I prefer this method with a higher percentage of exclusive content. Hopefully it means less peg warming.
Matchbox Monday arrives at 2025 Working Rigs batch A
The first batch of 2025 Working Rigs includes a brand new casting. As is often the case, we see a mix of new stuff and carry forwards in the batch.
Matchbox Monday finishes off 2025 Basics batch B
The second half of the second batch of 2025 is up and (hopefully) in one piece. I think I will be doing a number of batch splits. Especially when they have extra additions, like this batch did.
The Weekly 5-Pack: March 10, 2025 Edition
A dozen HWs sneak-peeks, new Johnny Lightning and Auto World castings, Matchbox goes retro, and more in this edition of the Weekly 5-Pack.
Matchbox Monday attempts Moving Parts batch A 2025
As has been the case for a number of years, Matchbox is keeping the Moving Parts series at 50, and it is split into 8 batches through the year. This week is the first batch of 2025.
Matchbox Monday splits batch B 2025 into 2
As some basic range batches are quite larger, if there are a double-digit amount of new stuff to look at, I am splitting the report into 2.
Matchbox Monday combs through 2025 Collectors batch A
I head in to the premium side of Matchbox as the first batch of 5 Collectors models arrived, including a delayed new casting.
The Weekly 5-Pack: February 17, 2025 Edition
The Weekly 5-Pack is back again with five must-read stories from this week in diecast.
Matchbox Monday starts 2025 with basics A
Batch A of the 2025 Matchbox basic range gives us another Super Chase, as well as a few new castings.
Matchbox Monday finishes 2024. Completely!
This is it. My final review of anything from 2024. As of next week, I will be fully focused on the 2025 Matchbox offerings.
The Weekly 5-Pack: February 3, 2025 Edition
Germany has a toy show, Majorette releases a new line, Mattel schedules February Collector drops, and more diecast news are covered in this week's edition of the Weekly 5-Pack.
Matchbox Monday finishes the 2024 Mattel Creations
I am almost done with Matchbox 2024. This week sees me tackling the last of the premium items, before I finish completely next week. Then it will be on to the 2025 stuff.
Matchbox Monday finishes the 2024 Collectors series
It's time to work my way through the last of the Matchbox 2024 Collectors series. This year has seen them come out all on time, and in order. Very nice.
Matchbox Monday makes a move on Batch M 2024
As with the last batch of basics, I have split my Matchbox report into 2 halves. The final batch of 2024 begins now, with the latter half coming in a few weeks.
Lamley Awards 2024: Graham Heeps counts down his Top 10s of 2024
Two Top 10s to sum up my year in diecast: my favourite new race and rally models of the year, plus 10 great new additions to my collection
Matchbox Monday finishes the 2024 Convoy series
The last Matchbox Convoy batch of 2024 sees a few new castings. But, this year, it did arrive in time.
Matchbox Monday finishes the 2024 Moving Parts series
Oh wow! How many new Matchbox castings can you throw in a Moving Parts batch? All of them? Wait, one has to go to make way for a Super Chase? I'd rather have the new one. Ha ha!
Matchbox Monday concludes 2024 Batch L
It is time for me to bring out the rest of the Matchbox L batch of basics to complete the write-up on all 12 models that were released.
David Tilley’s 2024 Top 10
It is time for my Top 10 list for 2024. The Matchbox models that have floated my boat the best. There were a lot to choose from, so again I have made 3 lists.
Matchbox Monday dive back into the past VI
With this being the Christmas week, I thought I would do another dive into my collection of older Matchbox models. Something a little different. Ho ho ho!
Matchbox Monday begins 2024 Batch L
With the final batches of the Matchbox 2024 basic range being so large, I am splitting them in 2 for easier blogging (for me). Let's get into the first half of batch L
Matchbox Monday finishes hitching and hauling
The final Matchbox Hitch & Haul batch of 2024 sees 2 new looks, as well as a new casting. Plus, we do see a couple of repeats.
Lamley Daily: Matchbox Moving 1995 Parts Chevrolet C1500
In the middle of all the Lamley Awards action, Alex Winson takes a break to look at a hit of the Matchbox Moving Parts range.
Matchbox Monday eats up the 8-packs
This week, I decided to review all of the Matchbox 8-packs that arrived in 2024, as a follow-up to my last multipack blog.

