#tranquilcollecting
Yet another entry in our ongoing series on rare Mattel-era Matchbox models.This one is slightly different than the four we have profiled previously. Those were either rare variations or obscure releases. This one was meant to be rare. Actually meant to be VERY rare.On three different occasions in the last 10 years, the Matchbox team …
Continue reading "The rarest Matchbox models of the Mattel era Part 4"
It is always interesting to look at models with very short lifespans. Both Mattel brands are littered with them. Some are one-and-done, others go through a couple of redesigns and disappear, and so on.It appears that in most cases, the disappearance of a casting has to do with licensing issues. Sometimes a car company does …
It is always interesting to look at models with very short lifespans. Both Mattel brands are littered with them. Some are one-and-done, others go through a couple of redesigns and disappear, and so on.It appears that in most cases, the disappearance of a casting has to do with licensing issues. Sometimes a car company does …
Ah, the good old days...It seems like just yesterday (because it practically was) that the first place I would go when entering the diecast aisle was the Matchbox pegs. They still always get a visit, but that is after perusing the Hot Wheels section first. It doesn't mean Hot Wheels has passed Matchbox for me, …
Continue reading "Lamley Model of the Day: Matchbox Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren in black…"
Ah, the good old days...It seems like just yesterday (because it practically was) that the first place I would go when entering the diecast aisle was the Matchbox pegs. Â They still always get a visit, but that is after perusing the Hot Wheels section first. Â It doesn't mean Hot Wheels has passed Matchbox for me, …
Continue reading "Lamley Model of the Day: Matchbox Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren in black…"
Those of you new to the blog, be sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, and as always, please invite all your friends to like us on Facebook and follow the blog. Like we have said before, not all hard-to-find rare models belong in the Hot Wheels line. Matchbox has …
Continue reading "The rarest Matchbox models of the Mattel era Part 3…"
Those of you new to the blog, be sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2 of this series, and as always, please invite all your friends to like us on Facebook and follow the blog. Like we have said before, not all hard-to-find rare models belong in the Hot Wheels line. Â Matchbox has …
Continue reading "The rarest Matchbox models of the Mattel era Part 3…"
As promised, proper pics of the new Matchbox Batch H models found today at Walmart:Crop Master (recolor)Tractor Dodge Ram SRT10Porsche 911 GT3Austin FX London TaxiLotus EvoraLand Rover Defender 110BatmobileAs I said before, this is a much better batch than the last one. The highlights for me are the Porsche in blue with great side graphics (too …
Continue reading "DLMer’s view of the new Matchbox Batmobile and rest of 2012 batch H…"
As promised, proper pics of the new Matchbox Batch H models found today at Walmart:Crop Master (recolor)Tractor Dodge Ram SRT10Porsche 911 GT3Austin FX London TaxiLotus EvoraLand Rover Defender 110BatmobileAs I said before, this is a much better batch than the last one.  The highlights for me are the Porsche in blue with great side graphics (too …
Continue reading "DLMer’s view of the new Matchbox Batmobile and rest of 2012 batch H…"
Let's take the Model of the Day across the hall to Matchbox today.I wanted to pick something a little less known, and a model that never seemed to generate a ton of excitement, despite its good looks.I should get a bit more specific. It didn't generate a lot of excitement in the US. This is …
Continue reading "Lamley Group Model of the Day: 2007 Matchbox Volvo C30 in white…"
Let's take the Model of the Day across the hall to Matchbox today.I wanted to pick something a little less known, and a model that never seemed to generate a ton of excitement, despite its good looks.I should get a bit more specific. Â It didn't generate a lot of excitement in the US. Â This is …
Continue reading "Lamley Group Model of the Day: 2007 Matchbox Volvo C30 in white…"
I was shocked to see a new batch of Matchbox at Walmart today. Usually I have an idea of when to expect new stuff, but this came as a surprise.There are much better models in this batch compared to the previous, including the Porsche 911 GT3 and Lotus Evora. The new Batmobile is also included. …
Continue reading "Latest batch of Matchbox, including the new Batmobile, found today…"
I was shocked to see a new batch of Matchbox at Walmart today. Usually I have an idea of when to expect new stuff, but this came as a surprise.There are much better models in this batch compared to the previous, including the Porsche 911 GT3 and Lotus Evora. The new Batmobile is also included. …
Continue reading "Latest batch of Matchbox, including the new Batmobile, found today…"
Hooray for our first Matchbox variation alert! Â It has been awhile.I came across the latest batch of 5-packs in the USÂ yesterday, and while I was there, I noticed the Land Rover 90 looked different. Â I could not remember if the wheels on it were correct, so I referenced my photobucket on my trusty iphone, and …
Hooray for our first Matchbox variation alert! It has been awhile.I came across the latest batch of 5-packs in the US yesterday, and while I was there, I noticed the Land Rover 90 looked different. I could not remember if the wheels on it were correct, so I referenced my photobucket on my trusty iphone, and …
For our readers in Australia and Europe, I realize this is VERY old news in your area. Â The US has been several months behind on Matchbox 5-packs for two years now, and there does not seem to be any change in sight.So, for our US followers, here are DLM photos of the two latest 5-packs …
Continue reading "DLMer’s view of the two newest Matchbox 5-packs found in the US…"
For our readers in Australia and Europe, I realize this is VERY old news in your area. The US has been several months behind on Matchbox 5-packs for two years now, and there does not seem to be any change in sight.So, for our US followers, here are DLM photos of the two latest 5-packs …
Continue reading "DLMer’s view of the two newest Matchbox 5-packs found in the US…"
Also just released by Shabbir:Dear All,Mattel has provided feedback to some of the questions that were submitted to them earlier. These questions are related to the miniature line. Hope to have more answers soon.As usual, feel free to distribute these to your club members, fellow collectors, post them on various sites; more the better. However, …
Continue reading "Matchbox Ambassador Update Part 2: Some Q/A feedback from Mattel"
Also just released by Shabbir:Dear All,Mattel has provided feedback to some of the questions that were submitted to them earlier. These questions are related to the miniature line. Hope to have more answers soon.As usual, feel free to distribute these to your club members, fellow collectors, post them on various sites; more the better. However, …
Continue reading "Matchbox Ambassador Update Part 2: Some Q/A feedback from Mattel"
Just released from Matchbox Ambassador Shabbir Malik:Dear All,Mattel has provided information regarding the 2012 Real Working Rigs Line.As usual, please feel free to pass this list to your club members, fellow collectors, post it on various web sites; the more the better. However, please make sure to provide all credit to Mattel for sharing this information with …
Continue reading "Matchbox Ambassador Update Part 1: Official 2012 Real Working Rigs Listing"
Just released from Matchbox Ambassador Shabbir Malik:Dear All,Mattel has provided information regarding the 2012 Real Working Rigs Line.As usual, please feel free to pass this list to your club members, fellow collectors, post it on various web sites; the more the better. However, please make sure to provide all credit to Mattel for sharing this information with …
Continue reading "Matchbox Ambassador Update Part 1: Official 2012 Real Working Rigs Listing"
We at the Lamley Group pride ourselves on current Matchbox knowledge, and variations and rare models is a definite specialty. Â 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 …
Continue reading "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 …
Continue reading "The rarest Matchbox models of the Mattel era Part 2…"
About once every 1-2 months, Mattel will release Matchbox sneak peaks by way of the Matchbox Ambassador. Â The Ambassador is chosen by Mattel and serves as a liaison between the Matchbox team and collectors. Â They appoint a new Ambassador every year in July at the Matchbox Gathering in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Â It is a great …
Continue reading "Matchbox Ambassador Update: New Set of Pictures from the 2012 Line"