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Let's keep forging ahead with our look at various Gathering models with another British bombshell. We have Minis, Jags, and now this great looking Lotus.Not much to say about this one, other than it looks pretty darn cool. Spectraflame paint might not be totally realistic, but it sure does look good on diecast cars.Matchbox 1972 …
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Let's keep forging ahead with our look at various Gathering models with another British bombshell. Â We have Minis, Jags, and now this great looking Lotus.Not much to say about this one, other than it looks pretty darn cool. Â Spectraflame paint might not be totally realistic, but it sure does look good on diecast cars.Matchbox 1972 …
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As we continue our look at some of the past Gathering models, another early Mattel Code 1.Like the Jag, the 2006 convention model was used for both the New Mexico and Hershey, PA shows. All exclusives after that were unique to the Albuquerque Gathering. The Crown Vic is another "into the golden age" Matchbox models. …
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As we continue our look at some of the past Gathering models, another early Mattel Code 1.Like the Jag, the 2006 convention model was used for both the New Mexico and Hershey, PA shows. Â All exclusives after that were unique to the Albuquerque Gathering. Â The Crown Vic is another "into the golden age" Matchbox models. …
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The countdown continues...Another one of the gorgeous Mattel models made for the Gathering, this time the 2009 Gathering Dealer model.Remember to Like us on Facebook to know all the details on the Gathering, including the First Look at the exclusives. And tell your friends...1964 Austin Mini Cooper 1275S (2009 Gathering Dealer Model):
The countdown continues...Another one of the gorgeous Mattel models made for the Gathering, this time the 2009 Gathering Dealer model.Remember to Like us on Facebook to know all the details on the Gathering, including the First Look at the exclusives. Â And tell your friends...1964 Austin Mini Cooper 1275S (2009 Gathering Dealer Model):
Matchbox Monday already?Yes, and this obviously is a special Matchbox Monday, as it is Gathering Week. Â My guess is by the next Matchbox Monday we might all be a little Matchbox'd out. Â But we have a ways to go before we get there.One of the highlights of the Gathering every year is the selection of …
Matchbox Monday already?Yes, and this obviously is a special Matchbox Monday, as it is Gathering Week. My guess is by the next Matchbox Monday we might all be a little Matchbox'd out. But we have a ways to go before we get there.One of the highlights of the Gathering every year is the selection of …
We just released the entire list of auction items for the Gathering, but here is the specific list of Mattel-donated items, including a couple of photos.There is some fantastic stuff, and I am sure a few bidding wars will erupt for some of them.And remember, the Lamley Group will be covering ALL at the Gathering, …
We just released the entire list of auction items for the Gathering, but here is the specific list of Mattel-donated items, including a couple of photos.There is some fantastic stuff, and I am sure a few bidding wars will erupt for some of them.And remember, the Lamley Group will be covering ALL at the Gathering, …
Jim Gallegos just sent out the list of auction items for the upcoming Gathering. Â I will have a couple of photos of the Mattel items shortly, and then all the items later in the week. Â This is quite the lot.The instructions for bidding are included below:Instructions for the online auction are as follows: Items are …
Jim Gallegos just sent out the list of auction items for the upcoming Gathering. I will have a couple of photos of the Mattel items shortly, and then all the items later in the week. This is quite the lot.The instructions for bidding are included below:Instructions for the online auction are as follows: Items are …
It is finally here. Â The MC International Matchbox Gathering of Friends starts later this week in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Â It is the event of the year for Matchbox collectors. Â The event organizer, Jim Gallegos, and Mattel pull out all the stops, especially this year as it is the 10th event. Â There will be gorgeous exclusives, …
It is finally here. The MC International Matchbox Gathering of Friends starts later this week in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is the event of the year for Matchbox collectors. The event organizer, Jim Gallegos, and Mattel pull out all the stops, especially this year as it is the 10th event. There will be gorgeous exclusives, …
If you visit Matchbox forums, you most likely have already read about the Scrabulance and the Porsche. And if you visit here you have already read about the Hazard Squad.But since I finally have all three variations in hand, why not give them the Lamley Treatment?From what I can tell, the chrome rim Porsche and …
If you visit Matchbox forums, you most likely have already read about the Scrabulance and the Porsche. Â And if you visit here you have already read about the Hazard Squad.But since I finally have all three variations in hand, why not give them the Lamley Treatment?From what I can tell, the chrome rim Porsche and …
Sometimes the eyes can amaze. I was at Target tonight in St George, UT, and while looking at the Matchbox 9-packs, something looked different. I could not pinpoint it until I noticed the wheels on the Hazard Squad. It is funny, my eyes know something was different, but my mind had to think about it. …
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Sometimes the eyes can amaze. I was at Target tonight in St George, UT, and while looking at the Matchbox 9-packs, something looked different. I could not pinpoint it until I noticed the wheels on the Hazard Squad. It is funny, my eyes know something was different, but my mind had to think about it. …
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Not a ton of time tonight, and this goes up a little later than I had hoped. But I wanted to post one more Gathering exclusive. There are few more, and only one more Matchbox Monday before Albuquerque, so we have some work to do.Tonight, the VW-Porsche 914. A model that didn't prove a stellar …
Not a ton of time tonight, and this goes up a little later than I had hoped. Â But I wanted to post one more Gathering exclusive. Â There are few more, and only one more Matchbox Monday before Albuquerque, so we have some work to do.Tonight, the VW-Porsche 914. Â A model that didn't prove a stellar …
After seeing the latest Ambassador report, I look at the current Matchbox models a little differently, and it makes it easier to put up this post. After showing the magnificent Seagrave a few days ago, there was not as much excitement showing the other models from the batch. But after seeing the fantastic models Matchbox …
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After seeing the latest Ambassador report, I look at the current Matchbox models a little differently, and it makes it easier to put up this post. Â After showing the magnificent Seagrave a few days ago, there was not as much excitement showing the other models from the batch. Â But after seeing the fantastic models Matchbox …
Continue reading "Matchbox Monday: The other models from Matchbox Batch J that struck my fancy…"
Now this is a post I have been excited to finally put up. Tilley returns!If you have collected Matchbox for any extended period of time, you will know who David Tilley is. First off, he is a co-founder of the Lamley Group. (If you can't figure it out, he is the "ley" in "Lamley".)He is …
Now this is a post I have been excited to finally put up. Â Tilley returns!If you have collected Matchbox for any extended period of time, you will know who David Tilley is. First off, he is a co-founder of the Lamley Group. Â (If you can't figure it out, he is the "ley" in "Lamley".)He is …