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Just a quick heads up on what will be a bit of a confusing start to the 2018 Matchbox year. Â As I mentioned in the preview video below, Matchbox 2018 Batch A is already out. Â You just may not know it. Because of some delays, Matchbox 2018 Batch A ended up being a hodgepodge of …
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Happy Thanksgiving everyone. Â Like many of you, I'm visiting family. Â For me, that means a few days in the heat of Arizona. Â 90 degrees on Thanksgiving. Â Doesn't seem right, but oh well. Knowning I'd be out for awhile, I put together a few videos for you viewing pleasure. Â One involves the worst model drop on …
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Yesterday I posted this on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BbxVUKbFNRQ/?taken-by=thelamleygroup Soon after I got a call from Matt at Wheel Collectors to A) tell me there are a few models he would pick first, and B) tell me that he just listed a few of the legendary Boulevard 510 Wagons for the Black Friday Sale at Wheel Collectors. …
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Black Friday is a thing, even in the diecast world. Â Many of you like to get out on the Friday after Thanksgiving to see what Super TH delectables Santa has left on the pegs, but there are a lot more deals online. So throughout the week, as we have done the last few years, be …
As the package was coming from Japan Booster, it was all about the Datsun Rally from the "5000km to Glory" series. Â It still is, but wow those Laurels are cool. The models are available at the Japan Booster eBay Store right now, and prepare for the Damaged Box Sale coming on Black Friday. Â More on …
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#lamleydaily - November 20, 2017 Model: Hot Wheels BMW M1 Procar Line: 2017 Car Culture Cars & Donuts Where to get it: Coming soon Why it (will be) in the collection: Cars & Donuts is the first Car Culture line to debut two new castings. Â We have seen a completely new casting released with a …
Yeah, it is Sunday. Â You'll have to forgive me as a long jaunt to Southern Arizona took up the day. Still, this casting is an all-time fave. Â Consider this Step One in my push to get this model into Car Culture for 2019. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qIYri1xJ8YE
2017 Release 4 will be here soon, and while the previews are done, I had to show off this beautiful pair of Mustangs. The '71 Mach 1 doesn't get the same amount of love that other Mustangs do, but Auto World shows why it should. Â It may not be as sleek or as cool as …
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#lamleydaily - November 16, 2017 Model(s): Hot Wheels Porsche 934 RSR Turbo and Porsche 911 GT3 RS Line: Hot Wheels Mainline "Then & Now" Where to get them: Hitting stores in the 2018 B Assortment Why they are in the collection: Because they are Hot Wheels Porsches, and nice Hot Wheels Porsches. Â If I had …
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It's hard to take a good pic of a Hot Wheels Super Treasure Hunt when it is stuck in the package. Â Sure, value will decrease, but they sure do look better out of the package. Wheel Collectors sent some over, and proper prep was required. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VDyft4J_OKs Just a few more to go.
While at the Hot Wheels Convention last month, attendees, as is always the case, got a preview of what is to come. Â There was a lot of premium models previewed, some of which I have been showing here, but a few basic models as well. Of all the mainline models previewed, none stood out as …
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Considering the Greddy logo is on all five of the upcoming Car Culture Japan Historics 2 models, it is no surprise the Greddy has a few preview samples: https://www.instagram.com/p/BbcWXfoD2eo/?taken-by=greddykenji And of man this is an amazing set. Â Those who attended the Convention last month saw them, and I got to spend a little extra time …
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While I didn't pursue the Wonder Women Invisible Jet Walmart Mail-in, I did manage to put together a group the five others, all sharing the same color scheme and racing theme. The Chevy came from Mattel, and I was able to grab the Toyota and Long Gone from Wheel Collectors. Â It's a nice group. Â Now …
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I tried to do this video twice before, but strange sound problems plagued both. Â So here is my third attempt, and it came out nicely. Â Finally. And this line deserves a feature. Â It is one of the most popular ongoing decos Matchbox does, and the team finally released a full National Parks 5-pack. Â It is …
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Thought I'd post the pic. Â I checked the pegs first, and didn't plan on bothering with the endcap considering they were pretty bare. This is exactly how I found it: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbc5hw1lGZK/?taken-by=thelamleygroup So I took a closeup, and bought it. As nice as that photo is, I like this one better, taken from the morning's activities …
The November batch is here. Japan Booster has it, and they sent over some photos, which are below. Â But I think this one will be of the most interest: There are certain models that just require more attention than others, and this is one. Â I am sure there will be a comment or two about …
One of my all-time favorite castings. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2NdAF6n53U
As the Hot Wheels Entertainment set hits Toys R Us, I need to get to my features on each of the models. (And FYI the set is available with the TRU-exclusive packaging now, but in case you want the models other stores and hobby dealers will the assortment soon.) The most notable model of the …
Is this cool or what? https://www.instagram.com/p/BbP1bzUDCTW/?taken-by=matchboxworld I don't think it matters what you are into. Â If you like Matchbox, I have to think you will like this one. Â Beautifully designed, in a a stunning color, screaming classic. Â This is quintessential Matchbox. Â Showcase coming, along with quite a few more. Â Get yourself in a Matchbox state …
Just a heads up to all planning on attending the 2018 Hot Wheels Nationals Convention in Dallas, Texas in April 2018. Â Tickets go on sale Saturday, November 11 at 9 AM PT. 18th Annual Hot Wheels Nationals Tickets This year's event is a can't-miss. Â For one, I'll be there, prepared for a Lamley DLM Party …
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Just a heads up that the much-anticipated Hot Wheels Entertainment Forza set is popping up this week at US Toys R Us stores, and it will be available for purchase online shortly. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2JcC63jwLOA It is a stunner of a set, made even better with the exclusive Toys R Us packaging. Â More photo features coming, but …
A perusal of Instagram this morning yielded this gem of a find my former Matchbox Ambassador Chuck Wiersma: https://www.instagram.com/p/BbPIsL-DV42/?taken-by=cwiersma63 Yep, that is a Hot Wheels wheel on a Matchbox. Â How it happens I have no idea, but it happens. Â And it is one of those errors that are found once in a blue moon, but …
Thanks to Mattel, I will be featuring all 15 Hot Wheels Super Treasure Hunts this year. Â The B and C Case Supers arrived last week, meaning the B Case feature is a little late with the Kmart cases hitting last week. Â Nonetheless, here is the B Case Super to keep an eye out for as …
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I am tired of seeing this: Pegs filled to the brim of themed cars. Â Guardians of the Galaxy is a particularly guilty party, but Camo and Spiderman and Justice League and others aren't far behind. It seems that 2017 was the year of themed assortments at Walmarts here in the US. Â We are now used …