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It was my favorite Hot Wheels release of 2015. Â Not only because of the execution, but because of the choice. Â Hot Wheels decided to do the Ford Transit Supervan, a wild meshing of a Ford Transit and GT40 that produced one of the most unique, and coolest, vehicles ever done. Â It also is the subject …
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Right out of the gate, I get the argument on the Pass'n Gasser. Â It is based on a '37 Ford, and I should have probably given it some love here, but I have always considered it unlicensed. Â I might be wrong. Â But when you look at the '55 Bel Air, Supernova, and Mercury Cyclone Gassers, …
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#lamleydaily - February 25th, 2018 Model: Hot Wheels Vector W8 TwinTurbo Line: Boulevard Where to get it: ebay is the best bet now Why it's in the collection: I have talked about this one a few times the last few weeks. Â I gave it some heavy coverage in my Boulevard Showcase on YouTube a couple …
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Kyosho unveiled its next set, a Japan-only Lexus set: https://www.instagram.com/p/BfmbyyTBl3w/?taken-by=kyosho_official_minicar_toys Two models - the LC500h and RC F - in three colors each. Â We haven't seen a lot of Kyosho on this side of the pond, mainly because of a change in distribution with the brand, but this looks fantastic. Â If I find out a …
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Finally can check this one off the list. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iIJrzvcOQw4
Hot Wheels just announced another special line commemorating its 50th year, and this one should be a collector fave.  Hot Wheels 50th Anniversary Favorites appears to be a Car Culture-ish take on the 50th Anniversary lines, with a focus on current collector favorites. The details are at hotwheelscollectors.com, but it is essentially this:  There will be …
Making space today, and I had these six beauties stacked up on my desk, just waiting to be opened. Â Mission accomplished: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EN6BzmD_e4E The Challenger and Barracudas are out, and available at SURPLUSgoodies, as well as other hobby dealers. Â The Road Runners are coming.
It was such an odd - yet compelling - choice for Hot Wheels to do a Honda Odyssey. Â The reaction was predictably mixed when the word got out that Hot Wheels was going to do an Odyssey. Â The company of raked Camaros and slammed hot rods was going to put the ultimate grocery getter on …
After the mayhem that has been Japan Historics 2, it is time to move onto the next Hot Wheels Car Culture Mix, Cargo Carriers. Â I have already professed my unwavering love for the C10 Skyline Wagon, but this set brings it from the first to the fifth model. Â Here is your first look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FhYYV2DO6aA Cargo …
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The last few days has been a toy fest in NYC. Â February means the New York Toy Fair, which is a massive gathering of toymakers and retail reps, previewing all that is to come. Every year a good friend of mine, Tim Pagano of MVE Collectibles, heads over to check out all the goodies, and …
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#lamleydaily - February 21st, 2018 Model: Toyota Celica 1800GT-T Line: Tomica Limited Vintage Neo Where to get it: There is one available right now at Japan Booster Why it's in the collection: Like the Supra I showcased yesterday, the 3rd Gen Celica doesn't get a ton of love in today's JDM obsessed world.  The GT-T especially. …
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The Hot Wheels RLC Exclusive Car Culture 5-car Bundle will be available soon, with preference given to RLC members, at hotwheelscollectors.com. Â I don't know the date, and I don't know the price, but to get you ready, here is a preview done with Jimmy Liu and Julian Koiles of Mattel, filmed last October at …
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#lamleydaily - February 19, 2018 Model: (A70) Toyota Supra 2.0 Twin Turbo Line: Tomica Limited Vintage Neo Where to get it: I always get my TLV at Japan Booster Why its in the collection: The A70 Supra is a bit ignored in the diecast world. Â Not that the Celica Supras are exactly paid attention to, …
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Lamley Vlog, Ep. 1: Bought this 20-pack from Walmart, and here are the models that prompted me to grab it. Plus, a little background on each. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sdqqGsOVKn0
These arrived from Wheel Collectors on Friday.  I'd call them the highlights of the case.  My camera is ready to go, so which model shall I feature first? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmfatSRQWzo
Considering one is dressed as a Kmart exclusive today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KAfP4toBde4
It seems every couple of months now Hot Wheels releases a new must-have casting for me. Â Some are in basic, but most are in premium lines. Â It goes without saying that most are in Car Culture, but home runs seem to come from all kinds of places. You saw me go batshit bonkers over the …
For you photo fans, here is the Case Report of the case I opened for the YouTube unboxing. Â I can't always do both, but this one worked out. So far this case is sold out. Â I say "so far" because Kmart has relisted cases before, but I don't know if that will be what happens …
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I've already mentioned the Kmart Collector Event has really changed, so no need to rehash that. Â I guess I am glad some of you are near Kmarts, so this Unboxing is relevant to you. Â It seems this case is now sold out online, so maybe this is helpful to those of you who don't have …
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Mercy me, this is cool. The second of two Convention Models for the upcoming Hot Wheels Nationals in Dallas, Texas, has been unveiled. Â The first model is the '83 Silverado, and it is nice. Â This one? Â The '66 Super Nova, and it's incredible. First off, the '66 Super Nova has eased in nicely as a …
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The Kmart Collector Day has evolved. Â That goes without saying. Â In the 10 years I have lived in Utah, things have changed quite a bit. Â A few years ago I could have spent an entire Saturday hitting Kmarts in the Salt Lake City area alone, then hit a few rural Kmarts in my travels the …
Alright, now we are in the swing of things. Â The holiday season always means a hodgepodge of cases hitting all over the place, but it seems have fallen back into order again. Â Like it always does this time of year. So 2-3 weeks after the official release of the F Case, International G has arrived. …
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It's been a good year for Supers Treasure Hunts. Â The ever-popular Datsun 620 started it off, and since then we've been on a hot streak. Â But I think I have said that with every Super Showcase I have done this year. If someone showed me a list of the first five Supers of 2018, I …
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I'm obsessed with Hot Wheels Car Culture. Truly obsessed. Â I have claimed it is the best thing Hot Wheels has ever done, and as it evolves year-to-year, mix-to-mix, that opinion only gets stronger. Â From Japan Historics in 2016 through Cargo Carriers in 2018 (with much more to come), Hot Wheels has never been better. But …
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