We were thrilled to see this model in yesterday's Matchbox Ambassador Report:Sure, no front or rear tampos, but there are ample reasons to be excited about this BMW M5 Police. It obviously starts with the casting. Between these images and the 3d print we photographed last year at the Gathering, there is no doubt this …
Meet Lamley’s "Holy Grail"…
Yeah, "Holy Grail" in the diecast world is probably a bit misused. The term has come to represent that one model on your want list that, no matter how hard you look, never shows up anywhere. Sometimes it is that one model you need to complete a set, or a rare variation, or even a …
Just Released: Kyosho Porsche Minicar Collection 6 is now out at Japan Booster…
A quick heads up for our readers, and we mean quick, because these models are going to be gobbled up quickly...Japan Booster got their shipment in of the brand new Kyosho Porsche Minicar Collection 6, and they are up on eBay now. This set is a great mix of Porsches old and new, and all …
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May 4th Matchbox Ambassador Report, by Larry Scaduto…
Ambassador’s Report May 4th, 2015By: Larry ScadutoINTRODUCTIONWell give me an extra day and things change Jurassicly!!! My report was almost done and I had the next Supreme Hero model as the lead feature and then a bunch of Jurassic World pics arrive. This is just the beginning! There are more singles, 5-packs, and Land & …
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First Look: Hot Wheels RLC ’68 COPO Camaro…
An RLC Camaro is not a surprise. It is not uncommon either. But it is always welcome.We have touted the RLC a lot this year, especially with these previews we have been able to do the last few weeks. And the main reason we wanted to do these previews was because of how the RLC …
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The inaugural As is the Custom is now up on the Lamley Customs Blog…
Just a heads up to our Lamley readers that the first As is the Custom is now up at its new home on the Lamley Customs Blog.Our friends and new Lamley Customs editors Seth and Chris compiled our favorites and the feature is better than ever. (Including another masterpiece from Blister Cards.) You can find …
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It’s baaaaack! As is the Custom returns to Lamley in a big way…
As we mentioned yesterday, the Lamley Group Blog turns 3 today. It seems like it has been around longer in some ways, and it seems like a blur in others. Nonetheless, it has evolved quite a bit since its beginning, and it will continue to evolve.Hopefully most of you approve of the evolution of the …
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Lamley is turning 3. Year 4 should be a good one…
Tomorrow is May 2nd. That means The Rock, David Beckham, and the Lamley Group Blog are all celebrating birthdays. It should be a fun day. Duane is bringing his famous potato salad, and David his croquet set, and we are going to have a party. Too bad you aren't invited.But we WILL celebrate with an …
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First Look: 2015 Hot Wheels ’90 Acura NSX…
We have promised to try and hold off full judgement on the brand new Hot Wheels NSX until we had it in hand. If you remember, when images first leaked of the NSX, we were less than impressed, but it became obvious by the response we saw on the blog, Facebook, and Instagram, that we …
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Just Released: Ignition Models 1:43 NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R KPGC-110 (1973)…
1:43!?! C'mon Lamley, stick to your guns. No, we haven't shown any 1:43 models before, and doing so now is not the result of a long series of meetings of the Lamley Board of Directors to determine whether this was a prudent direction for the brand. Plus, one of our board members, my dog, was …
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Lamley Case Report: Opening a 2015 International K Case…
They are coming in fast. It seems the H, J, and K cases have all hit at about the same time, at least to hobby dealers. After a bit of a drought, H hit big box and hobby stores at about the same time, and then hobby stores got J and K just a couple …
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Surprise! Hot Wheels Batch K, Matchbox Batch D are now out at Wheel Collectors…
There is a lot of goodness in this post...Confirmed goodness? A lot of the models in Hot Wheels 2015 Batch K, including the Buick Riviera in red, the Chevy C10 in yellow, the VW Caddy in silver, and that sexy Corvette ZR1 in gulf colors. Also, the BMW 1M (or M1 according to BMW), Toyota …
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Fakes are always fakes: Beware the factory custom…
We thought it prudent to get the word out on these:If the person who one this is happy with this acquisition, more power to them, but it is probably important to get the word out about what it actually is.It is a fake. Nothing more.This listing is calling it a Zamac Super Evo, and we …
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First Look: Some interesting new generics from Hot Wheels and Matchbox…
No, you won't see many non-licensed models on Lamley, unless of course it is something like the Mad Manga or Hazard Squad. Unlicensed, but very realistic.So when we do decide to show some generics, instead of spending two or even three separate articles on them, we might as well put them together. So consider this …
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First Look: The Mitsubishi Galant & Isuzu 117 from the Tomica Limited Vintage April Batch…
It is about time we show a Tomica Limited Vintage model here on Lamley. It has been awhile.I am still settling into the new digs, and that means the TLV collection is still safely boxed away, buried in a sea of diecast:Up top you can also see my Carney displays, waiting patiently to return to …
The Golden Age of Matchbox Series on Lamley starts this week. Which sports car should we feature first?
We are determined to create a little buzz about what Matchbox was, and what it can become again, so our series on the last Golden Age of Matchbox starts this week. We have a ton of models lined up to be featured, but wanted to know which of these two we should feature first:Porsche 911 …
First Look: 2015 Hot Wheels Falken Tires ’12 Ford Custom Mustang…
If there ever was a model that matched so well with a specific livery, it would be this.The '12 Ford Custom Mustang has always been a favorite since it originally debuted in that odd racing line you could find at Target, among other stores. The design of the model, with its huge spoiler and hulking …
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First Look: Matchbox 2015 Supreme Heroes Batch A…
So what about Supreme Heroes?I mean, just two days ago I was lamenting about the small numbers of actual licensed vehicles coming from Matchbox, yet here are four great models showing how well Matchbox can do.Exactly. As we have said before, to quote Ed Helms in The Hangover, "He's still got it..."When Matchbox takes on …
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A note from Ethan Carnesecca’s family, and an update on the overwhelming generosity of the diecast collecting community…
It is actually hard to write about what has happened among our readers and the collecting community in general over the last few weeks without getting a little choked up. I am personally in awe at the outreach and generosity of collectors all over the world. So instead of trying to write eloquently about all …
Here comes the NSX: Hot Wheels 2015 Batch K artwork is out…
Hot Wheels has released the artwork for Batch K, and dare I say this should be a batch that quite a few of you (and us) will be clamoring to get.Many are excited about the Mitsubishi Evo Super TH, and while the wheels and livery leave a bit to be desired, we are too. The …
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The largest Lamley Sale ever is now on at Wheel Collectors…
We always enjoy announcing these.Wheel Collectors has been working the last couple of days on the latest Lamley Deal Sale, and this one is the biggest yet. Over 80 listings, many highly desirable items like the Hot Wheels Boulevard Datsun Wagon and Porsche 993, all at the cheapest prices on eBay.We highly encourage to check …
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Mattel, we want Matchbox back…
Ok, you are going to have to bear with me while I get into a "get off my lawn!" mode.I was in Target today, and encountered what has become a very familiar site in the diecast aisle. So instead of just passing by like I normally do, I decided to take a few pics.Here are …
First Look: 2015 Hot Wheels 1990 Honda Civic EF Zamac Exclusive…
Lovely lovely Zamacs.I have said it before, and now is a good time to say it again: I hope the Walmart Zamac exclusives never stop. Walmart has done quite a few special mainline exclusives in the past, including redline wheels, windshield banners, and special colors, but the Zamacs are by far the best.They are easily …
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First Look: Hot Wheels HWC Special Edition 2014 Corvette Stingray…
Man it is nice to be back...I am sitting here submitting my first Lamley post from the new digs. I am sitting on temporary furniture, the Lamley Studio is what you might call "makeshift", my entire collection and extras are sitting in a storage unit, and I have have no idea where half my stuff …
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