Here are all the variations of the 1976 Cadillac Coupe DeVille including the Ultra Red chase cars that have come out so far from Auto World.
Collection Update: The Auto World ‘76 Cadillac Coupe DeVille
Preview: Auto World 2020 Premium Release 1 sets off a big year for the brand.
(Auto World on ebay) Let the big year for Auto World begin. Let’s just dub 2020 the year of Auto World. The releases don’t have to be frequent, but they are going to be loaded. It appears Round 2 is jumping in head first on Auto World for 2020, with some very interesting new castings, …
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A story about white rims
Today I want you to travel a little more deeper into my collection, and I want to make a more transversal article, less focused on a particular car or manufacturer. More on a subject. Today we are going to talk about white rims. Why white rims ? Because I love it (at least on diecast), …
More Action Over at SURPLUSgoodies with These MiJo Exclusive Auto World Trucks!
These are now available at SURPLUSgoodies eBay store. These are very limited, they look great, and they will go quick!
Preview: Auto World X MiJo Exclusives “Dirty” Ford GT40s
When I sit down to do a blog post I do what a lot of writers will tell you to do. I just start typing. For me, photos are usually done, and I just need to figure out what words to put around them. Since I don’t write as much as I used to, you …
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Ohhhh you are REALLY going to like these Auto World X MiJo Exclusives “Ford v Ferrari” inspired “dirty” Ford GT40s
That’s a lot to get in a title, but it all needs to be there. I am working on video and photo features, but I really want to show these. They just arrived from Auto World for me to preview, and they will be at your favorite Hobby Store soon. Check. These. Out. The latest …
Preview: Two new Squarebody Chevys, the brand new Ford F-150 and Auto World Premium Release 4
Auto World is killing it. Truly hitting its stride. Releases are still sparse, which I actually like, giving AW collectors time to appreciate each one. This is the fourth of 2019, and like they've been doing lately, another home run. Release 4 marks the debut of the massive Ford F-150, the largest AW to date. …
Preview: The splendid Square Body Chevys make their debut in Auto World 2019 Premium Release 2
After a ton of fanfare, they are finally here. The first of will be many iterations of the 1973-1987 Chevy Pickup have been released by Auto World, and they are fantastic. https://youtu.be/fJ8tSttkZBQ This might sound a tad hokey, but falling for Auto World has been one of the more fun developments of my collecting life. …
Preview: Auto World 2019 Premium Release 3
Alright let's make sense of this out of the gate. Today I am previewing Release 3. Release 1 is out, Release 2 is not, but here is Release 3. If you don't follow Auto World you may not care, but considering the new Chevy Squarebody Trucks are mashed into this group means a lot of …
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Round2’s July Showcase is out, with a first look at the upcoming Auto World Release 2, aka the one with the Chevy Squarebody.
Actually, Auto World is giving us two releases this month, Premium Releases 2 and 3. The brand was never about speed, as we are getting these halfway through the year, but they are certainly worth it. Chad at Round2 previewed both, and they look great. https://youtu.be/jz6SdNxPZtA
Auto World makes its 2019 debut with Premium Release 1, and it is available at SURPLUSgoodies now.
Call it pre-Squarebody. The Auto World Chevy Trucks are coming, and from the vibe I am getting, it will be the Auto World equivalent of TLV's Ferraris. Something completely new, and very exciting. But as I have said with the TLV Ferraris, let the Squarebodies be the entry, and then immerse yourself in the fantastic …
The monthly roundup of upcoming Auto World & Johnny Lightning from Round 2
If you haven't subscribed to the Round 2 Channel you really should. Each month Chad from Round 2 gives us a preview of what is coming. That means models of all types in all scales from the Round 2 brands. But for us nerds here, it also means upcoming Johnny Lightning and Auto World. The …
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The first two Squarebody Chevys from Auto World are coming in June. Here is the first image.
I started the day putting together feature on the two latest Hot Wheels mixes. It seemed like enough. But Hot Wheels wasn't done. They set the collector world upside down by revealing the first image of their new Bugatti Chiron. Big news indeed. But the diecast weren't done. The cherry on top of an eventful …
February 2019 Johnny Lighting/Auto World Update from Round2
Hopefully you are following the Round2 YouTube Channel. Every month they preview what is coming from their brands, including Auto World and Johnny Lightning. If you missed the February update, here you go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OZTBku1K80
Things I saw on the Internets.
Occasionally you come across some cool things on the world wide webisphere. Here are some: https://www.instagram.com/p/BqLNGI4DFAD/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BqIdGuZh7fJ/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BpSvojljQ3e/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BqEl466FIEY/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BqGlcrhAx9V/ https://www.instagram.com/p/BqE5lX3BkvN/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MlaR9uLkzX4 https://www.instagram.com/p/Bpr8n8RH_sC/
Auto World went full All-Star with 2018 Premium Release 4
Wow, what a lineup. One thing that I love about Auto World is, like TLV, it is not afraid to take on a standard car. Meaning not every replica has to be a Camaro, or Skyline, or Ferrari. But, also like TLV, it is fun when they go with the hits. And they did with …
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Lamley Collection Auto World Checklist
Look at this if you'd like. I am actually placing it here for my own reference. Just want to make sure I have the Auto World models I want. Photos from Auto World Garage. Ford Mustang Mach 1 Ford GT40 '67 Mustang '69 Pontiac Firebird '76 Cadillac Chevy Kingswood Estate …
The Masters of Scale, Part 2: Auto World Buick Estate Wagon
September saw the release of two truly significant premium 1/64 models. The Mazda RX-7 by Tomica Limited Vintage was the first. The Buick Estate Wagon by Auto World was the second. The Buick Estate was already significant in that it was the first new casting from Auto World in a long time. AW is famously …
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The Masters of Scale, Part 1: Tomica Limited Vintage ɛ̃fini RX-7 TYPE R
If I could, I would show you a pic of my desk, but right now I can't. But know it is full of Hot Wheels Convention and Car Culture models and upcoming 2019 Matchbox. And everything that is sitting here is definitely exciting. Both brands are on a roll, and collecting them has been a …
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A look at the brand new Buick Estate Wagon, Impala, and the rest of Auto World 2018 Premium Release 3
You want new Auto World tools. I do too. They are delivering in a serious way. Many new tools to come, but it starts with the new Chevy Impala and Buick Estate Wagon. Both are most welcome, but the Buick takes the cake for me, and further solidifies AW as the king of classic American …
Preview: Auto World 2018 Release 1, Version A & B
Auto World has jumped into 2018 with its first release, due in Walmarts and at hobby dealers this month. Round 2 send over the two versions, and here is a look. (That Dart though.) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oh-LIgcJrGA
Extreme DLM (Part 2): Ben Kiehn opens an Auto World Ultra Raw Ford GT40…Again!
Ben Kiehn caused a little buzz here a couple of years ago when he wrote a guest post for Lamley documenting his liberation of a super rare Auto World Ford GT40 Ultra Raw. This is a big deal, mainly because there are only 10 Ultra Raws produced of each AW release, when they even do …
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Round2 previews the next Auto World Premium release in the March 2018 Product Spotlight
I love that Round2 does these videos. I'm always up for more classic American cars in the Auto World Premium, but there is more to see. Methinks the R34 slot cars might grab the attention of a few of you. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H9Ai83zwbrg
Here are the six Auto World Hobby Exclusives for winter 2018.
Making space today, and I had these six beauties stacked up on my desk, just waiting to be opened. 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. The Road Runners are coming.