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I was trying to do a Model of the Week, but I plain didn't like doing it. I think it is more fun to pull one model a day and give it a profile. Photos and design are primary components of the Lamley blog, so lets show a little variety. So remember to follow us …
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I was trying to do a Model of the Week, but I plain didn't like doing it. I think it is more fun to pull one model a day and give it a profile. Photos and design are primary components of the Lamley blog, so lets show a little variety. So remember to follow us …
Continue reading "Lamley Group Model of the Day: HW Ferrari 250 GTO"
Hooray for our first Matchbox variation alert! It has been awhile.I came across the latest batch of 5-packs in the US yesterday, and while I was there, I noticed the Land Rover 90 looked different. I could not remember if the wheels on it were correct, so I referenced my photobucket on my trusty iphone, and …
Hooray for our first Matchbox variation alert! It has been awhile.I came across the latest batch of 5-packs in the US yesterday, and while I was there, I noticed the Land Rover 90 looked different. I could not remember if the wheels on it were correct, so I referenced my photobucket on my trusty iphone, and …
For our readers in Australia and Europe, I realize this is VERY old news in your area. The US has been several months behind on Matchbox 5-packs for two years now, and there does not seem to be any change in sight.So, for our US followers, here are DLM photos of the two latest 5-packs …
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For our readers in Australia and Europe, I realize this is VERY old news in your area. The US has been several months behind on Matchbox 5-packs for two years now, and there does not seem to be any change in sight.So, for our US followers, here are DLM photos of the two latest 5-packs …
Continue reading "DLMer’s view of the two newest Matchbox 5-packs found in the US…"
This was first reported by TEPEagle on HWC, and I happened to find one two weeks ago. I have looked at many, and only found this one pictured below. So if you do come across one it is worth picking up.Comparison photo taken at the store:
This was first reported by TEPEagle on HWC, and I happened to find one two weeks ago. I have looked at many, and only found this one pictured below. So if you do come across one it is worth picking up.Comparison photo taken at the store:
I do enjoy the hunt, and occasionally an error or two finds its way into my hands. I have to think for every error I find, I miss at least 10. Other collectors have perfected the skill, and won't let a no-window, mismatched wheel, unriveted base, or no tampo get by.When I come across an …
I do enjoy the hunt, and occasionally an error or two finds its way into my hands. I have to think for every error I find, I miss at least 10. Other collectors have perfected the skill, and won't let a no-window, mismatched wheel, unriveted base, or no tampo get by.When I come across an …
Also just released by Shabbir:Dear All,Mattel has provided feedback to some of the questions that were submitted to them earlier. These questions are related to the miniature line. Hope to have more answers soon.As usual, feel free to distribute these to your club members, fellow collectors, post them on various sites; more the better. However, …
Continue reading "Matchbox Ambassador Update Part 2: Some Q/A feedback from Mattel"
Also just released by Shabbir:Dear All,Mattel has provided feedback to some of the questions that were submitted to them earlier. These questions are related to the miniature line. Hope to have more answers soon.As usual, feel free to distribute these to your club members, fellow collectors, post them on various sites; more the better. However, …
Continue reading "Matchbox Ambassador Update Part 2: Some Q/A feedback from Mattel"
Just released from Matchbox Ambassador Shabbir Malik:Dear All,Mattel has provided information regarding the 2012 Real Working Rigs Line.As usual, please feel free to pass this list to your club members, fellow collectors, post it on various web sites; the more the better. However, please make sure to provide all credit to Mattel for sharing this information with …
Continue reading "Matchbox Ambassador Update Part 1: Official 2012 Real Working Rigs Listing"
Just released from Matchbox Ambassador Shabbir Malik:Dear All,Mattel has provided information regarding the 2012 Real Working Rigs Line.As usual, please feel free to pass this list to your club members, fellow collectors, post it on various web sites; the more the better. However, please make sure to provide all credit to Mattel for sharing this information with …
Continue reading "Matchbox Ambassador Update Part 1: Official 2012 Real Working Rigs Listing"
I have gotten this question quite a bit lately. It is probably appropriate that I explain."DLM" stands for "Diecast Liberation Movement", a termed attributed to my Lamley counterpart, David Tilley, and most closely associated with Matchbox collectors. Mr. Tilley has taken the DLM movement to absurd, some say excruciating heights. He opens EVERYTHING.It probably culminated …
I have gotten this question quite a bit lately. It is probably appropriate that I explain."DLM" stands for "Diecast Liberation Movement", a termed attributed to my Lamley counterpart, David Tilley, and most closely associated with Matchbox collectors. Mr. Tilley has taken the DLM movement to absurd, some say excruciating heights. He opens EVERYTHING.It probably culminated …
We are trying to get 300 likes on Facebook. As soon as we hit it, we will randomly draw one of those 300 friends, who will get a very nice Hot Wheels model sent to them on us.Stay tuned to find out what it is...
We are trying to get 300 likes on Facebook. As soon as we hit it, we will randomly draw one of those 300 friends, who will get a very nice Hot Wheels model sent to them on us.Stay tuned to find out what it is...
We at the Lamley Group pride ourselves on current Matchbox knowledge, and variations and rare models is a definite specialty. Last week in Part 1 of the Rare Mattel Matchbox series, we profiled two doozies, the Chilean Mini and Life EMS Ambulance. Now Part 2:White "ADLAR" Scraper:This is the first edition of the Scraper, debuting …
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We at the Lamley Group pride ourselves on current Matchbox knowledge, and variations and rare models is a definite specialty. Last week in Part 1 of the Rare Mattel Matchbox series, we profiled two doozies, the Chilean Mini and Life EMS Ambulance. Now Part 2:White "ADLAR" Scraper:This is the first edition of the Scraper, debuting …
Continue reading "The rarest Matchbox models of the Mattel era Part 2…"
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 …
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 …
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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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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