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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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Yes, I admit to using the "tease" when it comes to the Porsche Boxster First Look photos, but I promise they are coming tomorrow. Â 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 …
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 …
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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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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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:
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:
About once every 1-2 months, Mattel will release Matchbox sneak peaks by way of the Matchbox Ambassador. Â The Ambassador is chosen by Mattel and serves as a liaison between the Matchbox team and collectors. Â They appoint a new Ambassador every year in July at the Matchbox Gathering in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Â It is a great …
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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 …
Continue reading "Matchbox Ambassador Update: New Set of Pictures from the 2012 Line"
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. Â 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. Â One of those is the Plymouth …
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 …
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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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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As promised, I have a few First Looks for you. Â 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. Â And what a debut in black!! Â A real winner.More …
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 …
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. Â I am very happy to be adding both into …
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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 …
Continue reading "DLMer’s view of the 69 Camaro Super TH and Malibu TH…and should I open the DW-1?"
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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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 …
Continue reading "Sorry no photos tonight, but 3 First Looks coming tomorrow…"
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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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 …
Continue reading "The rarest Matchbox models of the Mattel era Part 1…"
As I stated earlier, I am traveling this week. That means I don't have access to the mini studio I use. But don't worry, I will be back to that soon enough.So off to the archives I go. Tonight we have pics of the some of the models from the final batch of Speed Machines. …
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As I stated earlier, I am traveling this week. That means I don't have access to the mini studio I use. But don't worry, I will be back to that soon enough.So off to the archives I go. Tonight we have pics of the some of the models from the final batch of Speed Machines. …
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Based on today's finds, you can anticipate DLM'd photos of the Super 69 Camaro and Malibu Treasure Hunt. But as I stated in the last post, I am not home until Friday, so we will wait until then. In the meantime, here are pics of my favorite Super TH this year so far (still need …
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