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The second-to-last Car Culture release of 2018, and it's great one. Hard to pick a favorite, especially with an Advan Porsche, a 787B, and a Le Mans winning Ford GT. Plus a classic Corvette. So I will just like them all. But that has essentially been the case with all Car Culture. Here is a …
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It was a bit of a surprise to hear from a friend yesterday afternoon that he found the new Team Transport at Walmart. We have seen our friends in Australia finding them, but I didn't expect to see them here so soon. Alas, I was near a Walmart, so I walked in and there they …
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Christian Coujin from RAUH-Welt Begriff dropped this little doozy on IG: https://www.instagram.com/p/BlvdszTF8Y6/?taken-by=christiancoujin We have seen a lot of leaked images, but here is the completed product. The RWB Porsche is coming, and will debut in the 2019 Car Culture line, the first of three scheduled premium releases. I might question the number produced mentioned in …
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This is how it works. A friend of mine heard from a friend of his that Targets were getting the 50th Favorites - aka that set with the blue 510 Wagon. So he went looking at a nearby Target. No 50th, but he came across these: Even better! Team Transport has hit retail! He bought …
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Too late to Target? Wheel Collectors has Shop Trucks. The pallets just arrived, and they are listed now. And as you can probably tell from my last video - and upcoming photo post - this set is a must-have. Find it at this link: Hot Wheels Shop Trucks at Wheel Collectors
Car Culture is at the point that every release has incredibly high expectations. That is a blessing and curse to be sure, but thankfully it has been far more blessing than curse. Shop Trucks is the third mix released in 2018 (outside of Team Transport), and my guess is this will be a popular one. …
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I have no idea what to share about Team Transport anymore. Two videos and now this photo post, and I think you know my opinion. I don't have any fun facts to share, either. And I think we know the details. Coming VERY soon, most likely around $13-$14 at retail, and delivered in cases of …
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This is the calm before the storm. We know what is coming. Team Transport could be out as early as this week. Hobby dealers like A&J Toys and Wheel Collectors have gotten word it is on its way, and I have to assume the big stores will see it soon as well. Many of you …
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Another preview video filmed last April in Dallas at the Hot Wheels Nationals Convention. This time, Jimmy Liu (@toy.inc) sits down with me to preview Car Culture Shop Trucks, due in stores soon. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yF1o_hpfOhA (One note. The wheels on the Silverado have changed to 5-spoke Real Riders.)
It will hit Targets officially on May 19th (some have already pegged them), and it has been found at Walmart as well. And that isn't accounting for all the finds in other countries as well. Needless to say, the next release from Hot Wheels Car Culture, Euro Speed, is out. And here is a look: …
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Exhausted all your Walgreens looking for 50th Anniversary shippers? Well drop what you are doing and head to Target. Wait, hit a couple of Walgreens first. My friend did and found these: Alright, now that you have exhausted your Walgreens, head to Target. Another friend is traveling in Missouri and came across this: Yep, a …
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My guess is most of you are now familiar with Hot Wheels Team Transport. The next phase of the Hot Wheels Car Culture line starts this summer with three 2-packs. The Hot Wheels Team brought the FEP models to Hot Wheels Nationals in Dallas to show to collectors, and as you can imagine, the response …
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You might have noticed that Instagram caught fire last night. Blame Team Transport. The Hot Wheels unveiled "The Board" last night at the RLC Party at Nationals, and while there was a lot to talk about, Team Transport grabbed the attention. https://www.instagram.com/p/BhQKw9oF2_U/?taken-by=thelamleygroup The Hot Wheels Team will always bring some goodies with them to the …
It's been the talk among the Hot Wheels folks. Some of you received RLC Car Culture bundles with some odd assortments. Datsuns missing, replaced with extra Mustangs or Gassers. There is no doubt that's a bummer, and hopefully you have called customer service. Because of that, I thought it prudent to open the three sets …
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Among the many things Hot Wheels has done right with Car Culture, jumping into iconic decos is one of the top. We have seen Advan, MOMO, Greddy, BRE, Gulf, and now Mooneyes hit the line. It is hard to know which is the most iconic, or which is the coolest, but we definitely know which …
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Keep you eyes open, and your brickseek link up, because Walmarts are getting Car Culture Cargo Carriers. https://www.instagram.com/p/BgPKa6slL1l/?taken-by=thelamleygroup Here is the link to the inventory checker: Car Culture at Walmart These are going fast, especially - and not surprisingly - the C10 Skyline, so be ready. Or make it really easy on yourself and order …
BRE, Gulf, and Mooneyes. If you had to rank the most recognizable and popular ongoing decos in today's Hot Wheels, these might be the three chosen (with Advan being the fourth). And all three are in the RLC Car Culture Bundle. Sure, the BRE 510 was most likely the main the reason the Bundle sold …
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Instagram user @piper_1172 posted this interesting pic taken at Target today: https://www.instagram.com/p/BgG76xEA-xu/?taken-by=piper_1172 Quite a sight, right? Here is what it tells me: There are a few collectors who will have their pick of what Cars & Donuts they want. This will cause an unnecessary flurry of activity among collectors. Most importantly, there are a TON …
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I've decided to move from only hyping JDM to only hyping Gassers. At least for this minute. Don't expect anything but Gassers here on Lamley from here on out. Until the next post, but still. Lamley only hypes Gassers. They knock my socks off. And since I do, you can imagine how excited I was …
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It is most certainly a phenomenon. Not entirely explainable, but then again most phenomena aren't. But the BRE 510 is a thing. It might create eye rolls from some, but there is no denying the two Hot Wheels 510's released with Brock Racing Enterprises racing livery are legendary Hot Wheels models. I have told their …
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The upcoming RLC Car Culture set is going to be a hit. I don't think anyone disputes that. Adding a sixth car to each 2017 Car Culture assortment is a brilliant idea, and it is equally well-executed. Each car fits its mix. My guess is the BRE 510 will be the most sought-after model of …
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Alert for RLC Members. The 2017 RLC Car Culture Bundle goes on sale this Tuesday, March 6th at 9am Pacific. Price is $26.99 plus shipping. Many of you joined RLC just to get a shot at this set. Good move, because it is worth it, and only available to RLC members until it sells out. …
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It was my favorite Hot Wheels release of 2015. Not only because of the execution, but because of the choice. 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. It also is the subject …
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It was such an odd - yet compelling - choice for Hot Wheels to do a Honda Odyssey. The reaction was predictably mixed when the word got out that Hot Wheels was going to do an Odyssey. The company of raked Camaros and slammed hot rods was going to put the ultimate grocery getter on …