The rarest Matchbox models of the Mattel era Part 2…

We at the Lamley Group pride ourselves on current Matchbox knowledge, and variations and rare models is a definite specialty.  Last week in Part 1 of the Rare Mattel Matchbox series, we profiled two doozies, the Chilean Mini and Life EMS Ambulance. Now Part 2:White "ADLAR" Scraper:This is the first edition of the Scraper, debuting …

Matchbox Ambassador Update: New Set of Pictures from the 2012 Line

About once every 1-2 months, Mattel will release Matchbox sneak peaks by way of the Matchbox Ambassador.  The Ambassador is chosen by Mattel and serves as a liaison between the Matchbox team and collectors.  They appoint a new Ambassador every year in July at the Matchbox Gathering in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  It is a great …

Matchbox Ambassador Update: New Set of Pictures from the 2012 Line

About once every 1-2 months, Mattel will release Matchbox sneak peaks by way of the Matchbox Ambassador.  The Ambassador is chosen by Mattel and serves as a liaison between the Matchbox team and collectors.  They appoint a new Ambassador every year in July at the Matchbox Gathering in Albuquerque, New Mexico.  It is a great …

May 15 Lamley Model of the Week (Part 1): Matchbox Ford GT (2nd generation)

As promised, our first post to profile our Model of the Week. Like we stated earlier, the MotW is something pulled out of the collection, could be current, could be retired, and photographed for your enjoyment and use.  The hope is to every day post photos of different versions, variations, and errors if we have …

May 15 Lamley Model of the Week (Part 1): Matchbox Ford GT (2nd generation)

As promised, our first post to profile our Model of the Week. Like we stated earlier, the MotW is something pulled out of the collection, could be current, could be retired, and photographed for your enjoyment and use.  The hope is to every day post photos of different versions, variations, and errors if we have …