A couple of models I haven't gotten to yet:Hot Wheels Hurst Olds 442:This is not a casting I would normally pick up, nor is it the best casting HW has done, but in this design it seemed a like a good one to have, mainly because it is based on this:A little info on the …
First Look: Hot Wheels Porsche Boxster Spyder…
Finally, the last of three HW New Models the Lamley Group is previewing. We have already seen the Corvette Z06, 71 Hemi Cuda, and now the Porsche Boxster Spyder:I have had this model for a week and I still don't know what to make of it. The new Boxster is a fantastic-looking car, and I …
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First Look: Hot Wheels Porsche Boxster Spyder…
Finally, the last of three HW New Models the Lamley Group is previewing. We have already seen the Corvette Z06, 71 Hemi Cuda, and now the Porsche Boxster Spyder:I have had this model for a week and I still don't know what to make of it. The new Boxster is a fantastic-looking car, and I …
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Hot Wheels Cadillac CTS-V collection (with wheel variations)…
My collection generally focuses on three things - Mattel diecast brands (HW/MB), sports cars/imports, and wheel variations. In other words, if it is a sports car or import done by either Matchbox or Hot Wheels and has a wheel variation, I want it.Or we can put it another way. If it is a sports car …
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Hot Wheels Cadillac CTS-V collection (with wheel variations)…
My collection generally focuses on three things - Mattel diecast brands (HW/MB), sports cars/imports, and wheel variations. In other words, if it is a sports car or import done by either Matchbox or Hot Wheels and has a wheel variation, I want it.Or we can put it another way. If it is a sports car …
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Porsche Boxster First Look coming tomorrow…In the meantime, enjoy some other white HW Porsches…
Yes, I admit to using the "tease" when it comes to the Porsche Boxster First Look photos, but I promise they are coming tomorrow. Bookmark the page, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter so you can be the first to see the Boxster.But you might have come today to see the new …
Porsche Boxster First Look coming tomorrow…In the meantime, enjoy some other white HW Porsches…
Yes, I admit to using the "tease" when it comes to the Porsche Boxster First Look photos, but I promise they are coming tomorrow. Bookmark the page, like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter so you can be the first to see the Boxster.But you might have come today to see the new …
HW variation alert: 69 Camaro with MC5 wheels & a Ferrari California Update…
Wheel variations are a Lamley forte, so we will try and keep you updated on wheel variations as they are found. Just reported by HWC member IntegreTypeR - 69 Camaro with MC5. So if you are a completist, that makes three versions to seek out - the basic model, the Super TH, and now the …
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HW variation alert: 69 Camaro with MC5 wheels & a Ferrari California Update…
Wheel variations are a Lamley forte, so we will try and keep you updated on wheel variations as they are found. Just reported by HWC member IntegreTypeR - 69 Camaro with MC5. So if you are a completist, that makes three versions to seek out - the basic model, the Super TH, and now the …
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DLMer’s view of the Hot Wheels Dan Wheldon Lionheart DW-1…
Considering Sunday was Indy 500, it seems appropriate to celebrate the late Dan Wheldon by giving Hot Wheels' tribute to him, the fantastic DW-1, the DLM treatment:
DLMer’s view of the Hot Wheels Dan Wheldon Lionheart DW-1…
Considering Sunday was Indy 500, it seems appropriate to celebrate the late Dan Wheldon by giving Hot Wheels' tribute to him, the fantastic DW-1, the DLM treatment:
Matchbox Ambassador Update: New Set of Pictures from the 2012 Line
About once every 1-2 months, Mattel will release Matchbox sneak peaks by way of the Matchbox Ambassador. The Ambassador is chosen by Mattel and serves as a liaison between the Matchbox team and collectors. They appoint a new Ambassador every year in July at the Matchbox Gathering in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is a great …
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Matchbox Ambassador Update: New Set of Pictures from the 2012 Line
About once every 1-2 months, Mattel will release Matchbox sneak peaks by way of the Matchbox Ambassador. The Ambassador is chosen by Mattel and serves as a liaison between the Matchbox team and collectors. They appoint a new Ambassador every year in July at the Matchbox Gathering in Albuquerque, New Mexico. It is a great …
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First Look: HW ’71 Hemi Cuda
First Look 2 of 3...While I am not the fan of muscle cars that many are, I do have an appreciation of quite a few. I am a sucker for the 69 Camaro, for example, the 69-70 Pontiac GTO's, and a decent amount of Mopar, to name a few. One of those is the Plymouth …
First Look: HW ’71 Hemi Cuda
First Look 2 of 3...While I am not the fan of muscle cars that many are, I do have an appreciation of quite a few. I am a sucker for the 69 Camaro, for example, the 69-70 Pontiac GTO's, and a decent amount of Mopar, to name a few. One of those is the Plymouth …
New Matchbox Ambassador report and sneak peaks coming soon
Just got word from the Mattel-appointed Matchbox Ambassador, Shabbir Malik, that there is a new report coming in the next couple of days, and it is full of sneak peaks.The direction of the 2012 range has been a heavy topic of debate among collectors, but the word is realism is making its way back into …
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New Matchbox Ambassador report and sneak peaks coming soon
Just got word from the Mattel-appointed Matchbox Ambassador, Shabbir Malik, that there is a new report coming in the next couple of days, and it is full of sneak peaks.The direction of the 2012 range has been a heavy topic of debate among collectors, but the word is realism is making its way back into …
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First Look: HW ’12 Corvette Z06…
As promised, I have a few First Looks for you. One tonight, one tomorrow, and final model on Sunday.First up:'12 Corvette Z06Some comparison pics with earlier Corvette castings:Corvettes are growing on me, and this one pretty much convinces me that this is a great looking car. And what a debut in black!! A real winner.More …
First Look: HW ’12 Corvette Z06…
As promised, I have a few First Looks for you. One tonight, one tomorrow, and final model on Sunday.First up:'12 Corvette Z06Some comparison pics with earlier Corvette castings:Corvettes are growing on me, and this one pretty much convinces me that this is a great looking car. And what a debut in black!! A real winner.More …
DLMer’s view of the 69 Camaro Super TH and Malibu TH…and should I open the DW-1?
I am home, and as promised, true Lamley-style DLM photos of the Treasure Hunts I found earlier this week:69 Camaro Super Treasure Hunt65 Malibu Treasure HuntNow I am not a muscle car guy like many collectors, but there is no denying these are two fantastic models. I am very happy to be adding both into …
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DLMer’s view of the 69 Camaro Super TH and Malibu TH…and should I open the DW-1?
I am home, and as promised, true Lamley-style DLM photos of the Treasure Hunts I found earlier this week:69 Camaro Super Treasure Hunt65 Malibu Treasure HuntNow I am not a muscle car guy like many collectors, but there is no denying these are two fantastic models. I am very happy to be adding both into …
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Sorry no photos tonight, but 3 First Looks coming tomorrow…
I am back home after a very long travel day. You know you are tired when you start the day with a morning meeting in the southwest corner of Utah and finish the same day with a meeting in the northeast corner of Utah. Oh, and then drive two hours home after that. I am …
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Sorry no photos tonight, but 3 First Looks coming tomorrow…
I am back home after a very long travel day. You know you are tired when you start the day with a morning meeting in the southwest corner of Utah and finish the same day with a meeting in the northeast corner of Utah. Oh, and then drive two hours home after that. I am …
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The rarest Matchbox models of the Mattel era Part 1…
When it comes to collecting variations and rare models, collectors almost always think of Hot Wheels. But in the last few years there have been some very rare Matchbox models as well. I will try to profile a few of them as we move along on this blog, so why not start with two of …
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