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Many of you have reached out to congratulate me on being selected the Matchbox Ambassador for 2012-2013. The nice words have meant a lot. I didn't want to say too much until the outgoing Ambassador, Shabbir Malik, had a chance to post his final report on last weekend's Gathering. Shabbir, like the 6 Ambassadors before …
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Many of you have reached out to congratulate me on being selected the Matchbox Ambassador for 2012-2013. The nice words have meant a lot. I didn't want to say too much until the outgoing Ambassador, Shabbir Malik, had a chance to post his final report on last weekend's Gathering. Shabbir, like the 6 Ambassadors before …
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It has been a wild week, with new Hot Wheels to preview (we are not done), a family funeral, a rapid three-day jaunt to Albuquerque that involved almost 20 hours of driving, and an EXCELLENT Gathering.As always, Jim Gallegos pulled it off flawlessly, the Mattel team was there and totally accessible, we battled each other …
It has been a wild week, with new Hot Wheels to preview (we are not done), a family funeral, a rapid three-day jaunt to Albuquerque that involved almost 20 hours of driving, and an EXCELLENT Gathering.As always, Jim Gallegos pulled it off flawlessly, the Mattel team was there and totally accessible, we battled each other …
After a 9-hour drive through the Four Corners states, I have finally made it home from Albuquerque. Â There is a lot to talk about, and much of it will be in the final Ambassador Report from Shabbir Malik, which is due shortly. Â As soon as he releases it I will post it here.Once I get …
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After a 9-hour drive through the Four Corners states, I have finally made it home from Albuquerque. There is a lot to talk about, and much of it will be in the final Ambassador Report from Shabbir Malik, which is due shortly. As soon as he releases it I will post it here.Once I get …
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Good Sunday morning from Albuquerque. We are on day 3 from the Gathering, where the focus moves to the toy show. It is also time for Jim Gallegos to reveal the Dealer Model.There is a lot to report. The outgoing Ambassador, Shabbir Malik, is putting together a report on the Mattel presentation, and as soon …
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Good Sunday morning from Albuquerque. We are on day 3 from the Gathering, where the focus moves to the toy show. It is also time for Jim Gallegos to reveal the Dealer Model.There is a lot to report. The outgoing Ambassador, Shabbir Malik, is putting together a report on the Mattel presentation, and as soon …
Continue reading "First Look: Matchbox 2012 Gathering Classic Seagrave Fire Engine…"
It could be said about the Gathering, "Come for the models, stay for the experience". We have spent the week (and some previous posts) displaying past Gathering exclusives, just to show how cool these models are. And here we go again.So here is another Lamley exclusive. You are seeing these just as attendees are picking …
It could be said about the Gathering, "Come for the models, stay for the experience". We have spent the week (and some previous posts) displaying past Gathering exclusives, just to show how cool these models are. And here we go again.So here is another Lamley exclusive. You are seeing these just as attendees are picking …
One night in and we already have a model to show off.The actual Gathering models will be revealed tomorrow night and Sunday morning, and they promise to be doozies, but here is a bonus beauty just revealed by collector Everett Marshall.Every August Everett hosts a charity golf tournament to benefit his charity, which he created …
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One night in and we already have a model to show off.The actual Gathering models will be revealed tomorrow night and Sunday morning, and they promise to be doozies, but here is a bonus beauty just revealed by collector Everett Marshall.Every August Everett hosts a charity golf tournament to benefit his charity, which he created …
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My juggling act between Hot Wheels and Matchbox continues. I am here in Albuquerque, and already have some things to show. That will come in a bit.For now, how about the new Focus? We spend so much time looking at the Super Hunts, and the new Focus Super is one of my faves of the …
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My juggling act between Hot Wheels and Matchbox continues. I am here in Albuquerque, and already have some things to show. That will come in a bit.For now, how about the new Focus? We spend so much time looking at the Super Hunts, and the new Focus Super is one of my faves of the …
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Well the day has finally arrived. The Gathering starts tonight. Have I hyped this event a bit? Yes. Too much? Probably. But Matchbox will always be a big part of this blog, and this is the main event. It will be fun covering many of the events over the next couple of days, none more …
Well the day has finally arrived. Â The Gathering starts tonight. Â Have I hyped this event a bit? Â Yes. Â Too much? Â Probably. Â But Matchbox will always be a big part of this blog, and this is the main event. Â It will be fun covering many of the events over the next couple of days, none more …
This model recently arrived at my house:You may recognize some of what you see, but not all. This is a preproduction #12 Ford GT in a sample package that Mattel used in 2003 to promote its upcoming Superfast line to vendors. You can see the back has no barcode:And that is pretty cool. But what …
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This model recently arrived at my house:You may recognize some of what you see, but not all. Â This is a preproduction #12 Ford GT in a sample package that Mattel used in 2003 to promote its upcoming Superfast line to vendors. Â You can see the back has no barcode:And that is pretty cool. Â But what …
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You'd think I would have already run out of models to show here, but there is still at least one more to show before the Gathering starts. In fact, there are several I don't have in my possession to photograph. At some point this week, if you visit T-Hunted, you will see all the Code …
You'd think I would have already run out of models to show here, but there is still at least one more to show before the Gathering starts. Â In fact, there are several I don't have in my possession to photograph. Â At some point this week, if you visit T-Hunted, you will see all the Code …
And on we go...What is a run through some American diecast models without a Camaro? I don't think it is even legal to not include a Camaro.So I will do my due diligence and include one. It is not reluctantly, although I am making it sound that way. I, like a very large number of …
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And on we go...What is a run through some American diecast models without a Camaro? Â I don't think it is even legal to not include a Camaro.So I will do my due diligence and include one. Â It is not reluctantly, although I am making it sound that way. Â I, like a very large number of …
Continue reading "Gathering Week moves on: DLMer’s view of the 2010 Gathering 1971 Camaro Z-28…"
The week continues, as does our look at some of the past Gathering exclusives. I hope you see how special these models are as we show them. The Matchbox team pulls out all the stops for these, and they are pretty darn cool.The Ford Panel is another example. This is a casting I don't collect, …
Continue reading "Gathering Week: DLMer’s view of the 2008 Gathering Ford F-100 Panel Delivery…"
The week continues, as does our look at some of the past Gathering exclusives. Â I hope you see how special these models are as we show them. Â The Matchbox team pulls out all the stops for these, and they are pretty darn cool.The Ford Panel is another example. Â This is a casting I don't collect, …
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