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 …
Matchbox variation alert: EMS 5-pack Hazard Squad with tri-spoke wheels…
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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Matchbox variation alert: EMS 5-pack Hazard Squad with tri-spoke wheels…
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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Matchbox Monday: DLMer’s view of the 2010 Gathering exclusive 1971 VW-Porsche 914…
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 …
Matchbox Monday: DLMer’s view of the 2010 Gathering exclusive 1971 VW-Porsche 914…
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 …
Matchbox Monday: The other models from Matchbox Batch J that struck my fancy…
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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Matchbox Monday: The other models from Matchbox Batch J that struck my fancy…
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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Matchbox Monday: He returns! "My Favorite Matchbox" by collecting legend David Tilley…
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 …
Matchbox Monday: He returns! "My Favorite Matchbox" by collecting legend David Tilley…
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 …
Matchbox Monday: DLMer’s view of the 2008 Gathering exclusive 1969 Cadillac Sedan Deville…
Matchbox Monday is upon us again...As it is July, the month of the Matchbox Gathering, we continue our look at some of the Mattel-made exclusives made for the event. And I know I have said it before, but this is an event to put on your calendars. It is always in July, always in Albuquerque, …
Matchbox Monday: DLMer’s view of the 2008 Gathering exclusive 1969 Cadillac Sedan Deville…
Matchbox Monday is upon us again...As it is July, the month of the Matchbox Gathering, we continue our look at some of the Mattel-made exclusives made for the event. And I know I have said it before, but this is an event to put on your calendars. It is always in July, always in Albuquerque, …
Matchbox Ambassador Update: New Information from Mattel on future 2012 releases…
The following was just released by Matchbox Ambassador Shabbir Malik. The only thing I will say is it appears there has been a return to more realism in the lineup. Further proof that this is an ever-evolving approach. I really like a lot of these future releases.Remember, The Lamley Group will always have the latest …
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Matchbox Ambassador Update: New Information from Mattel on future 2012 releases…
The following was just released by Matchbox Ambassador Shabbir Malik. The only thing I will say is it appears there has been a return to more realism in the lineup. Further proof that this is an ever-evolving approach. I really like a lot of these future releases.Remember, The Lamley Group will always have the latest …
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Happy Fourth: Finally some blue…
And we finish off with some Matchbox blue:
Happy Fourth: Finally some blue…
And we finish off with some Matchbox blue:
Happy 4th: How about some white?
A little US-made Matchbox white:
Happy 4th: How about some white?
A little US-made Matchbox white:
Happy 4th of July: some red to start…
I hope all of our friends here in the US enjoy the 4th. Friends elsewhere, at least you can enjoy the cool Matchbox US-maker cars in red (now), white (a little later), and blue (a little after that).So we will start with a little random Matchbox red:
Happy 4th of July: some red to start…
I hope all of our friends here in the US enjoy the 4th. Friends elsewhere, at least you can enjoy the cool Matchbox US-maker cars in red (now), white (a little later), and blue (a little after that).So we will start with a little random Matchbox red:
Matchbox Monday: DLMer’s view of the 2007 Gathering exclusive 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA…
Well, it is still Monday here in the Mountain Time Zone, so this still counts. Friends in Australia and Malaysia, you will have to bear with me as it is practically the middle of the week where you are.I said I would bookend the next three Matchbox Mondays with DLMer's views of some of the …
Matchbox Monday: DLMer’s view of the 2007 Gathering exclusive 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA…
Well, it is still Monday here in the Mountain Time Zone, so this still counts. Friends in Australia and Malaysia, you will have to bear with me as it is practically the middle of the week where you are.I said I would bookend the next three Matchbox Mondays with DLMer's views of some of the …
Matchbox Monday: "My Favorite Matchbox" by Dave Weise, Mattel Matchbox Die-Cast Design Manager..
It is once again Matchbox Monday. The blue brand takes the day off every Monday and orange presides. Today we are starting a new feature. It is the debut of "My Favorite Matchbox", where the Lamley Group welcomes in a guest who will tell us about his or her favorite Matchbox. I leave the question …
Matchbox Monday: "My Favorite Matchbox" by Dave Weise, Mattel Matchbox Die-Cast Design Manager..
It is once again Matchbox Monday. The blue brand takes the day off every Monday and orange presides. Today we are starting a new feature. It is the debut of "My Favorite Matchbox", where the Lamley Group welcomes in a guest who will tell us about his or her favorite Matchbox. I leave the question …
Matchbox Monday First Look: Ford GT…
We still have a few First Looks to show, and because it is Matchbox Monday, no crossing the hall.Today's First Look is one of my favorite Matchbox castings. Actually, if you forced me to answer, I would say the Ford GT IS my favorite Matchbox casting. It has been around for seven years now, and …