The Lamley Group Model of the Day: Matchbox Superfast 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA

It is always interesting to look at models with very short lifespans. Both Mattel brands are littered with them. Some are one-and-done, others go through a couple of redesigns and disappear, and so on.It appears that in most cases, the disappearance of a casting has to do with licensing issues. Sometimes a car company does …

The Lamley Group Model of the Day: Matchbox Superfast 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA

It is always interesting to look at models with very short lifespans. Both Mattel brands are littered with them. Some are one-and-done, others go through a couple of redesigns and disappear, and so on.It appears that in most cases, the disappearance of a casting has to do with licensing issues. Sometimes a car company does …

The Lamley Group Model of the Day: Hot Wheels RLC Selections Blown Delivery in spectraflame blue…

Now we are WAY off the beaten path. You may have noticed that the Lamley Group is almost all about cars, whether it be of the sports, import, muscle, classic, obscure, or racing/rally variety.  I know there are many fans of hot rods and the like, but there won't be much of that action here. …

The Lamley Group Model of the Day: Hot Wheels RLC Selections Blown Delivery in spectraflame blue…

Now we are WAY off the beaten path. You may have noticed that the Lamley Group is almost all about cars, whether it be of the sports, import, muscle, classic, obscure, or racing/rally variety.  I know there are many fans of hot rods and the like, but there won't be much of that action here. …

From the HW variation Golden Age: Faster Than Ever ’69 Dodge Charger with flames…

I have gone through several eras as a collector.  There was the most important era, when I was a kid and no one got in between me and my Matchbox and Hot Wheels.  After that, I returned to collecting in about 2004/2005 while living in Southern California.  I don't know what brought me back, but …

From the HW variation Golden Age: Faster Than Ever ’69 Dodge Charger with flames…

I have gone through several eras as a collector.  There was the most important era, when I was a kid and no one got in between me and my Matchbox and Hot Wheels.  After that, I returned to collecting in about 2004/2005 while living in Southern California.  I don't know what brought me back, but …

Lamley Model of the Day: Matchbox Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren in black…

Ah, the good old days...It seems like just yesterday (because it practically was) that the first place I would go when entering the diecast aisle was the Matchbox pegs.  They still always get a visit, but that is after perusing the Hot Wheels section first.  It doesn't mean Hot Wheels has passed Matchbox for me, …

Lamley Model of the Day: Matchbox Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren in black…

Ah, the good old days...It seems like just yesterday (because it practically was) that the first place I would go when entering the diecast aisle was the Matchbox pegs.  They still always get a visit, but that is after perusing the Hot Wheels section first.  It doesn't mean Hot Wheels has passed Matchbox for me, …

Lamley Group Model of the Day: 2010 HW Walmart Exclusive Bugatti Veyron…

Before I even start, you know what I like best about this model?  These words: "Walmart Exclusive Bugatti Veyron."  Think about what a great and utterly unexpected combination of words that is.Moving on...For some reason the HW Bugatti Veyron has enjoyed a surge in popularity of late.  Ebay prices on all HW Veyrons has skyrocketed, …