Alex Winson's recent journey across Europe brought back many diecast souvenirs including this Herpa Mercedes-Benz.
Lamley Daily: Herpa Mercedes-Benz C220 (W202)
Orange and black is the new black: Tarmac x Minichamps Porsche 911 GT3 RS
Minichamps haven't been back in the 1/64 world for long but they've already collaborated with Tarmac Works. Alex Winson looks at the results.
Lamley Daily: Maisto Fresh Metal VW T2
The Maisto Fresh Metal line has never really caught the attention of many serious collectors, but Alex Winson found his attention piqued with this Volkswagen T2.
Still playing with cars: the Schuco Mercedes-Benz 300 SL
Alex Winson looks at Schuco's Mercedes-Benz 300 SL and asks what would make your list of beautiful 1/64s?
Bahnstormer: Schuco x Tarmac BMW E36 M3
Alex Winson looks at a strong contender for his favourite model of 2022: The Schuco x Tarmac Works BMW E36 M3.
Call 112: Schuco Volkswagen T3 “Feuerwehr”
Alex Winson takes a look at a brilliant new Volkswagen T3 from Schucho.
Dream collaboration: Schuco x Tarmac Works
Alex Winson introduces the amazing new collaboration models from Schuco and Tarmac Works.
Lower altitude, increased attitude: Schuco Volkswagen T1 “Lowrider”
Alex Winson takes a look at the new custom Volkswagen T1 casting from Schuco.
On vacation: Schuco VW Beetle & Piccolo ES Caravan
Holiday cool.
Lamley Daily: Siku AMG GT4
A neat diecast from the European brand.
2002 reasons to collect Schuco…
A fantastic scale take on the classic BMW.
Schuco dropping the mic already in 2021…
As you may have seen, Schuco has revealed their upcoming 1/64 lineup for 2021. And man there is some awesome metal in the list, starting with these newbies: A trio of 90s German Bahnstormers: an E36 M3, Porsche 964 and 993 in 1/64, not an RWB or Liberty Walk kit in sight, bone stock and …
Air-cooled cool: Schuco Volkswagen Beetle
The classic Volkswagen done right.
Majorette says goodbye to 2020 in style with the Mercedes Benz Shop AMG GT R & G500
These two have made it into my upcoming 2020 highlights post, and for good reason.
Lamley Daily: Grell IFA F9
A very pretty post war IFA is today's Lamley Daily
Schuco + Tarmac Works = diecast cool.
A collaboration from the top drawer between two of the big hitters in the diecast world yields great results.
Lamley Daily: Take the law into your own hands… Schuco BMW Isetta “Landespolizei”
The Schuco Isetta gets a cool new twist.
Lamley Single File: Grell Robur LO 2500
Keen eyed Lamley readers will have seen this before when I introduced you all to the High Speed manufactured models comissioned by German marketing company Grell. The other day I recalled a conversation I had a few years ago in Berlin, and it gave me the idea to take this particular model on my daily walk.
GTI club: the Schuco Mk1 and TLVN Mk2 Golf GTIs
A side by side with these two has been on the cards since I did a comparison with the two Mk1 Golfs from Schuco and Greenlight back in February. I'm bringing the Schuco car back this time for a head to head with the Mk2 GTI from Tomica's Limited Vintage Neo line.
Lamley Daily: Schuco BMW 2800
It's hard to put my finger on just why I love this old Schuco but love it I do. I'm not sure I even recall where I got it from. But it's always been close to hand, on show somewhere.
Lamley Daily: Grell Trabant 601 Kübel
Those who know me will know one of my other big passions in life after cars and travel is history, particularly military history. And as a subsequent offshoot, I collect militaria. It's always nice then when my hobbies combine.
Lamley Daily: Welly Volkswagen T2
I don't think there are many people out there that don't love Volkswagen Campers, and with my thing for the air cooled VWs, I'm happy to say that we're spoilt for choice these days with diecast versions.
Lamley Daily: Schuco Volkswagen T1 van “VW-Kundendienst” (and a guest)
Model: Schuco Volkswagen T1 Van & M2 Volkswagen T1 tow truck. Line: Schuco mainline and M2 Auto Thentics. eBay link: Schuco VW T1 (and for UK customers after the Schuco van go to Modelmatic.) Why I am featuring it: I've got a big soft spot for air cooled VWs. A few of my close friends …
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Holidays with Grell
Today I'm going to be returning for a post on one of my favourite diecast lines: the promotional toys made for German marketing company Grell. I wrote an in depth look at the offerings available last month, and proving that every day is a school day I have since learned that the manufacturer Grell used …