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I don't know if Tomica Limited Vintage branching out into non-Japanese cars is a good thing or a bad thing.On one hand, there are so many more great Japanese cars for TLV to tackle, and I would hate to see them go by the wayside in favor of other castings.But on the other, there exists …
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Is there anything I can say about the Bluebird that hasn't already been said?Probably not. It is an icon, and has been for a very long time. It seems everyone and their mother has customized a real or toy 510 to sport the letters "B-R-E" and I never get sick of it. You go to …
Yeah, it is probably not fair to follow up a post this morning on two Toyota Trucks from Hot Wheels by showing a Toyota Truck by Tomica Limited Vintage. I maintain that comparing the brands is not fair to either, as the models could not be more different. But they are both 1:64, and occasionally …
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It is always a joy to showcase another Tomica Limited Vintage.When I started buying TLV's, I created a rule that if I wanted a particular casting, I would buy only one color of that model, and not try to get all versions. I also imposed a rule that I would stick to what I assumed …
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Yesterday we showed Tomica Limited Vintage's near-perfect take on the Porsche 911 S, and the response from our readers has been great. We have more Porsches to show, as well as a Mercedes and soon an Audi. But we mustn't forget TLV's bread-and-butter, Japanese cars.I mentioned yesterday that TLV is a very dangerous addiction. The …
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This is easily the most dangerous habit I have gotten into since I started collecting.But even with that I have no regrets at all. Tomica Limited Vintage models are not cheap, but they are completely worth it. We have made this case before, and will continue to make it. After all we have a slew …
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We all collect for different reasons. And as much as many of us, including (from what we can tell) most Lamley readers, appreciate realism in the models we collect, realism may not be at the top of our list. If it were, we would probably be more into 1:18 scale models. That is not to …
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Is it any secret now that we here at Lamley are big fans of the Toyota 86/Scion FR-S/Subaru BRZ?If someone makes the model in 1:64, there is a very good chance we will talk about it here. We have covered most versions of the Tomica, several of the Kyosho, and we are looking forward to …
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Well, since we showcased the latest Hot Wheels 240Z today, why not keep the theme going? Except, as nice as the Hot Wheels version is, this one might upstage it a bit. But comparing the two is not a fair deal. One is a $1 car, and the other a highly detailed version that is …
We are once again more than thrilled to show off the customs of our great friend and seriously talented builder (and drawer), Lim Rikmun. Lim has worked his magic with a couple of Tomicas, two Hot Wheels BMW's, and a Hot Wheels Aventador. These are beautiful pieces, and sure to be enjoyed by our Lamley …
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For this, the last week of the year, we at the Lamley Group are highlighting some of our favorite models from 2012. It won't be all, that is for sure, but we will try to get to a nice assortment.We will start today with a model that epitomizes what 2012 was for me personally as …
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We are very excited to start a new feature here today on Lamley. It is no secret that go just a little gaga for Japanese cars, and until Hot Wheels gave Jun Imai, Ryu Asada, and a few others free reign, the brand for most JDM replicas was Tomica. Many other brands have put out …
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There have been a few people that have told me I show a little too many Japanese models. Oops, I did it again. Actually it has been quite a while since I put up a Tomica Limited Vintage model, and there are still a lot more to get to.There are several reasons why Tomica's premium lines …
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It is officially JCCS week, as we look forward to the upcoming Japanese Classic Car Show in Long Beach, California on September 15. The Lamley Group will be there, and is taking the week to celebrate:The magazine and website Japanese Nostalgic Car has been a friend and supporter of the Japanese Classic Car Show, as …
Lets make this an all red Toyota 86 day.I have already discussed the car, the Tomica, and the Kyosho. Now let's look at them together. Your verdict? (Keep in mind the Tomica is heavy, has opening doors, and that nice springy suspension. The Kyosho is spot on, but is much lighter, won't survive 5 seconds …
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We interrupt the regular scheduled Hot Wheels First Looks with another jump across the sea to Japan. Or Germany. Call it a Tomica, it's Japanese. Call it a Mercedes, it's German.Another basic Tomica model that I am sure will get mixed reviews from our readers. This is an exception to the rule I keep with …
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Any diecast collector likes seeing their car in small scale, especially of no customizing is involved. The exact model and color is hard to come by. That is why I was very excited last year to make this charcoal grey Subaru Legacy B4 my first Tomica model.I have had my 2011 Subaru Legacy Limited for almost …
I have actually been excited to photograph this one.I know I have been singing the praises of Tomica and Kyosho a lot lately, and if it is a bit overkill I apologize. But just look at this model. I have said that in 1:64 scale no one does a better job than Kyosho and Tomica …
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doomus this is for you. HWC member doomus shared what I would think are the thoughts of many Hot Wheels collectors about Tomica: the models look cool, but the wheels don't. I have said before that there is a certain evolution that US and Hot Wheels collectors go through to appreciate Tomica, and some understandably …
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A week ago we featured our first Tomica models, the matching silver and red Toyota 86's. I am a huge fan of the car in either its Toyota (Scion) clothes, or its Subaru duds. (And for those of you interested, the first comparison of the two cars that I know of went up today.)Nonetheless, I …
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I remember several years ago posting a question on MCCH asking what was so appealing about Tomica. I was almost exclusively a Matchbox collector with a dabble here and there with Hot Wheels, but Tomica was way off my radar.I saw so many people on MCCH going gaga over the newest Tomica, and wondered why. …
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It is been an absolute pleasure to work on this blog the last few months. I wanted to create a place for diecast collectors of all types and from all places to congregate and focus on how cool these little cars can be.As I have said, the response has been overwhelming, and one of the …
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After my long winded post about my foray into Japanese diecast cars, I can't stop now, so here is another, and one I am quite fond of.However, this is not a classic Japanese car, but it is bound to become one. The Toyota 86, or Scion FR-S, or Subaru BRZ has been an oft-discussed auto …
To quote a friend, "And so it begins..."That friend, along with a few others, is gleefully watching me succumb to the temptation they call Japanese diecast. For so long, I have stayed focused on Matchbox, my first love, and Hot Wheels. There was the occasional looksy at a Majorette, a Johnny Lightning, even a Greenlight, …
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