Basic Batch G last week, Pop Culture and Cool Classics this week...The truck dropped off some nice models at Wheel Collectors this week, and we thought we would share.First up, the latest batch of Pop Culture, this time with a nostalgic Star Trek theme. If we are honest, the models do little for us (but …
February 24th Matchcbox Ambassador Update…
Ambassador Report 27INTRODUCTION In my haste to show the new Mustang I inadvertently featured a Foxbody Mustang from 1986. Thank to Nic, I can show the correct Mustang from 1993 in the form of a Ford MustangFoxbody Special Service Package. There have already been several requests that the livery is as accurate as possible and there has hardly been a dissenting voice …
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Just Unveiled: The nicely-detailed Hot Wheels Lamborghini Veneno…
It's already been revealed, to the excitement of many collectors. But up until now we haven't been able to see side shots of the upcoming Hot Wheels Lamborghini Veneno.Now we can. This photo emerged, and we have to say the model looks really good. Well, relatively. Looks are not the real Veneno's strongpoint, but kudos …
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As is the Custom: (Part 2) Our faves for the week ending February 22, 2014…
Part 2 of our look at our favorite customs from this week:(In case you missed it, Part 1)Gilbran Parvez with some of the best photography we have ever shown on Lamley:@papichulocustoms - Instagram@camarogarage - Instagram@Minh427 - Instagram@rikkshady - Instagram@i_d_r - Instagram@jamesmulahotwheels - Instagram@southsidesleepers - Instagram@imhungry_bro - InstagramMohd Ozil@Gooberspad - InstagramKampreto Garageharry@namanyayudish - Instagram@mrSenCTVT - Instagram@403sharpie …
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As is the Custom: (Part 1) Our faves for the week ending February 22, 2014…
After dedicating our last custom post to the late, great Chojiro D. Crazy, and then skipping a week, we are back to showcase your customs. But there are so many that we are breaking it up into two parts. Here is Part 1, and Part 2 will be here shortly.Thanks again to everyone who has …
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The Cars of Kmart, Part 4: The Supersharp BMW E30 M3 in Alpine White…
Frank Ocean famously put an E30 on the cover of the mixtape that shot his career into the stratosphere:He also has an E30 that is most likely meticulously finished and in his garage at this point. Why do we mention this? Well, in case you haven't heard his music, Frank Ocean reeks cool. Dive into …
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Surprise! Hot Wheels 2014 Batch G is now out at Wheel Collectors…
We figured this was the week, and it was. Hot Wheels 2014 Batch G has arrived. The truck unloaded the cases today at Wheel Collectors, and there are some models to surely get excited about.As far as the new models go, the Fiat 500 grabs most of our attention, followed by an interesting generic, the …
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The Cars of Kmart, Part 3: The ever-popular Datsun 620 in blue…
The reports from California were all the same: Good luck finding the blue 620. Frenzied collectors gobbled them up quickly at Saturday's event, and there is not a one left at any Kmarts. Reports from elsewhere were a little more tame, but there is no doubt the blue Japanese pickup with the JNC inkan on …
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February 20th Matchbox Ambassador Report, by Nigel Cooper…
Ambassador Report 26INTRODUCTIONApologies for the delay in distributing this report. You may have heard that in the UK we have experienced record levels of rainfall. Unfortunately, water affected our local electricity sub-station with the effect that I was without electricity for three days. I hope to be back to normal next week.In case you have …
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Just Unveiled: Hot Wheels X Games 5-pack, including a new version of the Mitsubishi Evo…
Here is a pack that might interest a few of you. Outside of the occasional Ferrari or World Race set, Hot Wheels 5-packs don't spark too much of our interest. This X-Games pack, just found overseas, would normally not interest us either. Hell, we can't name four of the models in the pack.But we do …
The Cars of Kmart, Part 2: First-to-Market ’70 Chevelle SS & ’70 Camaro…
Maybe we would have included the First-to-Market Dodge Demon as well, but let's instead pay tribute to 1970 with these two. Plus, I forgot to pick up a Demon. And I am not returning to Kmart for a Demon.Hmmmm, 1970. My grandfather died. My wife was born. So was my sister. I was still four …
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The Cars of Kmart, Part 1: Ford Falcon and Sandblaster exclusive colors…
For those of you who missed Kdays (and considering a huge chunk of our readers live in countries without Kmart, that means a lot of you), we thought we would show some of the models we took home from the event. This is Part 1. Enjoy.Here's the deal. Kmart Collectors Day is always an interesting …
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Just Unveiled: 2014 Hot Wheels Toyota AE86 Corolla Zamac Exclusive…
Remember when we showed you this?It is upcoming Scion FR-S Walmart Zamac exclusive, and the "now" to the AE86's "then" in the Then & Now subseries. Now we have the first images of the "then":Yes, the E86 is getting the zamac treatment to match its FR-S cousin. These images were found on ebay, along with …
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Lamley News: 2014 Matchbox MBX Exotics 5-pack found in Australia…
Thanks friends for your patience last week. Due to a hectic travel and meeting schedule last week, we had a rare weekday with no posts. Not that it would cause riots in the street, but we try to keep the content fresh every day. This week is also a hectic travel week, but this time …
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Happy Valentine’s Day from the Lamley Group…
Instead of a little perforated card with Lightning McQueen asking you to Be Mine, our Valentine's Day present to you will be pics of this little red looker you have probably not seen before.Enjoy the pics, and then shut off your computer, turn off your phone, give your iPad a rest, and go give someone …
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Just Unveiled: Tomica Limited Vintage Nissan IDx Concept, BMW E30 318i & 325i…
Still in Denver, still insanely busy, but this news is just WAY too good to hold back...Tomica has announced its latest models under the Limited Vintage Line, and there is a major surprise. As far as we know, TLV is doing their first completely current models, and current they are. So current, in fact, they …
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Matchbox Ambassador News Flash! The elusive 60th Anniversary International Brush Truck is now available…
Mattel and Matchbox Ambassador Nigel Cooper have asked that we share this info with you right away:Greetings Nigel,I have great news to report. The long awaited 6oth Anniversary International Brush truck is now available at Amazon.com.Here is the info: Hey guys – The Matchbox 60th Exclusive International Workstar Brush Fire Truck Die-Cast is now available on Amazon for …
First Look: Hot Wheels Lamborghini Sesto Elemento in gunmetal gray…
Yes, we have been a bit quiet today. Blame Denver. I am here for meetings, I have a ton of content to post here on the blog, but a very poor internet signal here at the Denver Sheraton has kept me from doing so.But I have a minute between meetings, so here is a little …
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Could there be a surprise at Kdays this Saturday??
I think we are all aware that the 36-count cases being distributed for the upcoming Kmart Collectors Day on Feb 15th will contain Batch F. That could mean Homers, Fast-Bed Haulers, LaFerraris, and for a lucky few, '55 Bel Air Gasser Super Treasure Hunts.But what is there is a surprise? Mattel announced that one of …
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First Look: Matchbox Gift-pack Exclusive Opel Frogster (plus the whole Frogster family), by David Tilley…
Lamley cofounder and Matchbox guru David Tilley is back, with a look at the curious 9-pack exclusive just released by Matchbox, the Opel Speedster:I do like a surprise now and then. Matchbox on occasion do like to pull out a casting from the vault and throw it in the mix again. This year is no …
Lamley News: Is Walmart ditching Matchbox??
The buzz has begun, as collectors all over the US are reporting seeing this on the pegs at Walmart:And this:And this:Even the 5-packs have been marked down. So what is going on? There is a lot of speculation, and we know nothing. Some say this is the end of Matchbox at Walmart, as they are …
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February 10th Matchbox Ambassador Report, by Nigel Cooper…
Ambassador Report 25INTRODUCTIONThe INC image above was taken from Mike Heralda’s Facebook posting last year where he tells us that there will be more vehicles in this livery for 2014. Several collectors have stated an affinity for this colour scheme and we wait to see which models will be used.I must start with an apology. …
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As is the Custom: A special tribute to the great Chojiro D. Crazy…
We are going to pause this week from our normal custom coverage to pay tribute to one of the greats. The custom world lost a stalwart this week with the tragic passing of Shozo Fukushima of Japan, better known as Chojiro D. Crazy and head of Hell's Dept. There is truly no one as creative, …
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Model of the Day: Kyosho Lamborghini Veneno…
Let's be honest, this is one ugly-ass car.It looks like an airplane mated with a jellyfish and then half-ate a Lamborghini. But I don't think looks are the key here. The car doesn't really need to look good. You just need to remember it. And I think that is accomplished. Lamborghini created three Venenos off …
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