A ton of new F1 models are appearing in 1:64 scale. Graham Heeps walks the grid
It’s raining Formula 1. Hallelujah!
Lamley Awards: The 64 nominees for Best 1/64 Diecast Model of 2022. Let’s pick a winner.
The 2022 Lamley Awards culminate with a full Battle of the 1/64 Brands.
Cool Camel: Schuco Land Rover Defender 90 MiJo Exclusive.
Alex Winson takes a look at the superb Defender 90 casting from Schuco in one of *the* classic Land Rover liveries.
Lamley Showcase: The beautiful MiniGT Holiday Bentley & more upcoming models
MiniGT goes above and beyond.
Mail Call: USPS Delivers Delectable Diecast.
While there may not appear to be a string to tie these all together, this eclectic bunch slots nicely into my collection.
Lamley Daily: Auto World MiJo Exclusive Christine “Dirty Version” Ultra Red
This is one of the best Auto World/MIJO releases of all time.
The Schuco 1/64 MiJo Exclusives are now out, and available at SURPLUSgoodies.
If you remember, a few weeks ago I previewed a new 1/64 brand that has come to the US via MiJo Exclusives. The brand is Schuco, and they are really, really nice. https://youtu.be/7y0IVTYUYto I know a few of my friends have been asking when they would be out, and that time is now. SURPLUSgoodies has …
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Schuco 1/64 is coming to the US. Here is a look.
I say "Schuco", many of you European collectors know what I am talking about, as will many of the more hardcore collectors in the US. Schuco delves into several diecast scales, and does a damn good job at all of them. For our purposes, 1/64 is where to focus. And it is a good thing, …
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Via MiJo, Schuco 1/64 is finally coming to the US. You are going to be happy they’re here.
This dropped on Facebook today from the folks at MiJo Exclusives: There is a lot to take in, and the time will come soon to dive in a bit deeper, but you are looking at the first batch of models coming from the new collaboration between Schuco and MiJo Exclusives. If you need a reminder, …
The second MiJo Exclusives Auto-Japan set from M2 Machines is now out.
I am still all in on M2's Auto-Japan series. Sure, they have done the same three castings - but all with M2-esque mods - but they have done them all right. The decos follow interesting themes, stay connected, and most importantly, look really good. I just found the next set of Auto-Japan at Walmart, and …
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Extreme DLM (Part 2): Ben Kiehn opens an Auto World Ultra Raw Ford GT40…Again!
Ben Kiehn caused a little buzz here a couple of years ago when he wrote a guest post for Lamley documenting his liberation of a super rare Auto World Ford GT40 Ultra Raw. This is a big deal, mainly because there are only 10 Ultra Raws produced of each AW release, when they even do …
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Saturday Showcase: MiJo Exclusives JL Toyota Land Cruiser & AW Gulf Ford GT40
Mijo Exclusives is on a tear, with the M2 Auto-Japan Set, and now some beauties from Johnny Lightning and Auto World. Here is as look, along with a walk-through some Gulf GT40's and all the Auto World releases. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yNG9xRH-I8 These are available how at SURPLUSgoodies, and by golly they are worth it: SURPLUSgoodies on ebay
Looking for gift ideas? Here are some of my favorite diecast display and storage tools.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zb3P7_in2W8 Here are links to the gift ideas: Sterling Protectors: http://amzn.to/2yjHsjv Carney Wall Displays: http://amzn.to/2yjqOAk Creative Option Thread Organizers: http://amzn.to/2AyXigg Illumibox: http://amzn.to/2BXcxeY
Not to be outdone, Auto World x MiJo Exclusives unveil their Gulf Ford GT40
There are a few no-brainers in the car world. One of them is "everyone loves a Gulf Racing Ford GT40". It applies to diecast too. If a Ford GT40 replica is made, it will eventually go Gulf. And if a Ford GT40 replica goes Gulf, collectors will buy it. With that in mind, check this …
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An Instant Classic: The Auto World x MiJo Exclusive “For Sale” Plymouth Fury from Christine
I have never seen Christine. I probably should. I like cars, but have never thought too much about haunted cars. So I don't know the story, but I do know the movie bred an automotive icon, along the lines of KITT and Eleanor. The Plymouth Fury is a character. And it has generated some stellar …
The JL Datsun 280ZX & Auto World 2017 Mustang MiJo Exclusives are now out at SURPLUSgoodies
Heads up for you Auto World, Johnny Lightning, and MiJo collectors. The next set of MiJo Exclusives from Round2 are out, and our friends at SURPLUSgoodies have them: MiJo Exclusives at SURPLUSgoodies Hard to know which of these two models will interest collectors more. The Johnny Lightning Datsuns will clearly be of interest, considering they …
The MiJo Exclusive Auto World Ford GT40’s are now out.
Two more Auto World Ford GT40's have hit hobby stores. Yes, that is two more GT40's. These two join the standard store releases and the AW Hobby Exclusives to make a total of six (not counting the chase models). You can find this pair along with the other just-released MiJo Exclusives at SURPLUSgoodies: Auto World …
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The M2 Machines VW Double Cab Camper is insanely cool. Here is how M2 Designer Sean Taylor made it happen.
A few months ago M2 caused quite the stir with their VW Double Cabs. 6 models, all different, all based on the '59/'60 Double Cab Pickup. In typical M2 fashion, the models were highly detailed, but the styles and looks of each represented a different element of the car world, from stock to aftermarket. https://youtu.be/m0zpDYzXs4M …