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Do you know when I think BRE has been overplayed? When I see plans for whole BRE lines, or when I see crazy prices for items signed by Peter Brock, John Morton, and others. Do you know when I don't think BRE has been overplayed? When Hot Wheels releases a Team Transport BRE set, and …
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Right? 111. 108 through the end of 2018 with the first three released this year. That's a lot. It also means that Mattel and Walmart have been smart to stick to it. Walmart has had exclusives for awhile, but the Zamacs have been brilliant. A unique take on basic models. The variety can be wide, …
Let's get this out of the way. I am not a big fan of the decos on these five cars. The colors are a bit dated, the graphics as well, and in many ways they take away from the cars they are plastered on. But that doesn't matter in the least. A) because who cares …
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Yes, many of the sets I preview come from Mattel. They send them because I have an audience, and it's a great way to get the word out on new product. But sometimes I find stuff in store first. That happened yesterday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCmJaedgMBU
I asked the gang at Wheel Collectors to shoot a quick video of what is in the latest Team Transport. If you remember, they come four to a case, with three in a set, so here is what to look for. Thanks to the gang at WC, and you can find the models at the …
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Don't hesitate, just follow the links below: Hot Wheels Team Transport Mix C at Wheel Collectors Hot Wheels Car Culture Open Track at Wheel Collectors I don't need to say anything about these sets. I have already previewed the JDM-L Team Transport on the Channel, and Open Track as well, but there is obviously more …
Note I didn't capitalize "treasure". Such a good phrase, but too much Treasure Hunt connotation. I wasn't looking for Treasure Hunts, I was looking for whatever interesting gem I could find. This hardware store in a rural town I pass through every couple of weeks has a large stash of older Hot Wheels that is …
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And how long is that blog title? At least I got all that I wanted into the title. Because, yes, the Dr Strange Lamborghini is, to me, the best Lamborghini Hot Wheels has done. And they have done some good ones, but not this good. I kind of figured that when I saw it at …
Wheel Collectors is preparing a big sale next week (details coming), and that means digging into the far corners of their warehouse to see what goodies might be lurking. They definitely found some. The elusive and infamous Hot Wheels Garage J Case. The J case was one of the final mixes of the Garage Premium …
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Model: Hot Wheels Nissan Skyline H/T 2000GT-X The video feature I did on this set, coming to stores very soon, was maybe the most fun I've had since I started the Lamley Channel. Eric and Josh were great, and it was a blast opening the set and placing the cars on their miniature JDM-L diorama. …
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I've been in the process of revamping my wall display. I have a small display that serves as the background for my YouTube Channel, but the wall you don't see is four 108-count Carney Displays grouped together. And they are full of Hot Wheels Premium models. I did a temporary update, bringing in the Big …
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Model: Hot Wheels Nissan 300ZX Line: 2019 Hot Wheels Basic New Models This is the year - so far at least - of the R32 Skyline. Since the Hot Wheels 2019 year began, we have soon four R32 releases. Two in basic, one in Fast & Furious, and one in Open Track. One of those …
When I first posted that I had the new Hot Wheels Open Track to feature, I saw a couple of comments saying that Car Culture was getting a little tired. It was only a couple, but that surprised me. We all like what we like, but Car Culture is in no way tired. In fact, …
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This dropped on the Supreme - yes, the Supreme - website: Yes, this is real. It will be sold exclusively on the Supreme website sometime this spring. A great choice in model, simple Supreme deco, and the coolest thing? 90's Era Hot Wheels car art. This definitely hints at a collaboration trend that has this …
Model: Hot Wheels Ferrari 250 GTO Line: 2010 Hot Wheels Garage (Find it on ebay) Simply one of the prettiest models Hot Wheels has done. Probably because the 250 GTO is one fo the prettiest 1:1 cars ever made. You think Hot Wheels Ferrari and classics like the GTO don't necessarily come to mind, but …
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Don't watch the video below! Well, watch it, but follow the link instead and enable the Live Chat Replay. You will be happy you did. I have started doing livestreams each weekend from my OTHER YouTube Channel, Lamley Extras. I literally turn on the camera, show a few things, and chat with viewers. If they …
I don't know if this is the first or second Replica Entertainment release in 2019, but I don't think it matters. This is a very cool mix. And, thankfully, WELL-assorted. By well-assorted I mean mixed properly. Of the 10 models in the case, three are the new Acura NSX, and one is the already-released Gas …
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How do you determine whether a Hot Wheels case is a good case or not? By the Super? The best New Model? The number of good models? The F Case: Great Super, some good recolors, some intriguing models. You tell me if this is a good case based on these highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_DK7xh4TuP0
New Hot Wheels cases have become 3-part features here at Lamley. It starts with the Case Report, then moves to the Highlights, and then the Unboxing. I need to do a fourth, which is feature photos from the Lamley Studio. I'll get back to it. For now, here is the Unboxing. The bins are hitting …
I was out in rural Utah earlier this week. I had a minute so I decided to wander into a Family Dollar, one of the only markets in this very small town. I was happy to see the pegs full, and even happier, but a little baffled to find some Zamacs. I documented the find: …
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No need for me to explain, but this next batch from the new Fast & Furious Premium line should be popular. https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt1ybxeglyN/ Some details have leaked, but not all. Stay tuned.
Here is something to definitely be on the lookout for. Lamley Reader Nathan Forster-Green out of the UK sent over pics of this fantastic find at his local Smyth's store: Two new Hot Wheels 10-packs with the Datsun 240Z exclusive. Cool in and of itself, but what caught his attention was the Honda CRX down …
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Two texts. The first a startled big eye emoji. The second, a photo of Hot Wheels latest Team Transport set, a Sukura Sprinter and C10 Skyline bearing the logo of JDM Legends. Eric and Josh at JDM Legends had just gotten a few samples, and those two texts had me there in minutes. Any reason …
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Someone fell asleep at the packing machine. Wheel Collectors received their pallet of Hot Wheels 2019 F Case today, and every case was missing three models. I'll just go with mistake over shenanigans but who knows. What is happening in that factory is more than unfortunate. Nonetheless, we will focus on the models, of which …