November 25th Matchbox Ambassador Report, by Larry Scaduto…

Ambassador’s Report November 25th, 2014By: Larry ScadutoINTRODUCTIONWe have a lot to cover in this report!! There have been some questions online that I will address here. The remaining issues for 2014 will all be released by early January. Not sure which stores will have them at this point, but the last new model will be …

It’s the batch we’ve been waiting for: Matchbox Batch N, with the Foxbody Mustang Police, Toyota Land Cruiser, and Chevy Silverado, is now out at Wheel Collectors…

Finally!The Matchbox team hinted back in July that the final two batches in 2014 would produce some gems, and here is batch #1.Our friends at Wheel Collectors contacted us late Monday to let us know that Matchbox 2014 Batch N has arrived, and that includes the brand new 1993 Ford Mustang LX SSP Police, the …

Hot Wheels introduces a new wheel, and it is on the latest COPO Camaro…

It may not be earth-shattering news, but it is news.The 2014 COPO Camaro, which debuted in the Hot Wheels mainline last year, returns in 2015 as part of Batch C, and it is sporting something new.  See if you can catch it:Don't see it?  How about here:Nope?  Alright, this should help:And this:Now you see it? …

Why we love Tomica Limited Vintage: The subtle change in the latest Nissan IDx Freeflow…

At first glance, you have seen this many times on Lamley before.  The Tomica Limited Vintage Nissan IDx Freeflow and Nismo turned out to be immensely popular, and we were completely on the bandwagon.We are still on the bandwagon, and if we were asked to name our Minicar Model of the Year, we would probably …

First Look: Hot Wheels Toyota AE 86 Corolla Super Treasure Hunt and Mainline…

Let's start with the Datsun 510 Wagon.  Folks be nuts about that one.Now rewind.Past the Civic EF, the Datsun 620, the Toyota 2000GT, two vintage Skylines, a BRAT, an RX7, and even the 510 Sedan and 240Z.  There are plenty more we didn't mention.  But the Jun Imai (and friends) era is full of models …

Anyone else excited for the Greenlight Hitch & Tow Series Airstream Trailer?

We have made somewhat clear that we don't get too excited about Greenlight.  Sometimes it is hard to figure out why one might collect one brand, and ignore another.  Greenlight focuses on realism, just like my favorite brand Tomica Limited Vintage, so it seems like Greenlight would be right down my alley.But it has never …

Tomica Limited Vintage: Opening another parcel full of brand new TLV from Japan Booster…

I have said it many times before, but Christmas morning happens every month here at Lamley.  That is when our Santa in postal clothes drops off a package from our friends at Japan Booster.Or we can put it another way.  I need my monthly Tomica Limited Vintage fix, and Japan Booster is my dealer.Whatever it …

Lamley Case Report: Opening a Hot Wheels 2015 International C Case…

It is time to do it again.  As we explained last month, whenever Wheel Collectors gets their mainline case order, they get a lot of cases.  That means boxcutters and cardboard are flying everywhere, and models are stacked for selling and shipping all over the world.But we have asked Wheel Collectors to grab a random …

It’s Baaaaaaack: The Datsun 510 Wagon is returning to the Hot Wheels Mainline in 2015….

Has the hype for the 2014 Hot Wheels '71 Datsun Wagon died down a bit? Maybe a little, but it is about to ramp up again.  While this isn't a Kardashian rear end, the internet is bound to be abuzz with the unveiling of the 2015 version of everyone's favorite wagon, the Datsun 510.We will …

As is the Custom: Our faves for the weeks ending November 15, 2014…

We think you guys might enjoy this post.  As expected, the Datsun Wagon is the current trend, following the Kool Kombi and Honda Civic earlier this year.  And we love what some of you are doing with it.No matter what the custom, be sure to send them in at lamleygroup@gmail.com.  While we can't show all, …

From the Lamley Tomica Limited Vintage Collection: The Isuzu 117…

Japan plus Italy.  We haven't shown the TLV Isuzu 117 here on Lamley for some reason, and we should.  The Giorgetto Giugiaro-designed Isuzu (Giugiaro also designed the Lotus Esprit and BMW M1 - You can see the resemblance.) doesn't look like a lot of other nostalgic Japanese cars, but to us it fits in nicely. TLV …

Just Unveiled: A new 2015 livery for the Hot Wheels Mazda RX-7, and a recolor of the Datsun 620…

Alright, we will spare you the hints and just get to it.We have to think a brand new JDM casting is in the works for 2015, but we have heard nothing yet.  Something like the Mazda Cosmo, RX3, a Datsun Roadster, Celica Supra, or even a new Skyline seems logical, but Mattel always surprises.  We …

From the Lamley Tomica Limited Vintage Collection: Nissan 3.5t Coca-Cola Truck…

We are car guys.  Our readers are too.  But there is something that Tomica Limited Vintage does to the minicar collector.  They make you start thinking about trucks.  It starts with, "Well, I have this awesome TLV Datsun 510, and it seems that a flat bed truck would be cool to sit it on.  I …

Lamley Awards Poll: What was the Best Hot Wheels Regular Treasure Hunt of 2014?

Alright, what do we make of this poll?We are obviously a collector-aimed site, and doing a poll for best Super TH or best New Model makes a lot of sense.  But Best Regular Treasure Hunt?  Maybe not.We have spent a decent amount of time explaining that the Regular TH's are not for collectors, but instead …