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There is one strong theme that came out of the Lamley Award polling in 2018: It was a really good year. The Lamley Awards certainly don't speak for all of the 1/64 world. They speak for this little corner we've formed. HW Super Treasure Hunts and Premium lines, plus new models from both Mattel brands …
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Have a splendid holiday. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPoEmqiGnc4
A heavyweight Royal Rumble of Diecast. Time to choose the 2018 1/64 Model of the Year. Obviously this is the LAMLEY AWARDS Model of the Year. I say that because the nominees all come from brands I typically cover, some obviously more than others. I scoured through the Lamley Blog, YouTube Channel, and social media …
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Two more polls to go, and I've brought out the big hitters. You have already voted on Best and Most Disappointing Hot Wheels Licensed New Model, but what is the Model of the Year? The difference is the Model of the Year can be from any line, and can be new or existing. These are …
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Let's get this show rolling once again for 2019. Â Hot Wheels Car Culture miraculously is entering is fourth year in existence. Â For you long-term collectors, you know what a rarity it is for a premium line to last that long. Â Pop Culture and Replica Entertainment continue to fill their respective niches, but Car Culture has …
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The holidays means the product keeps on coming. Â It seems the last three Hot Wheels Mixes have dropped right on top of each other. Â I have some unboxings coming up, but since Wheel Collectors got the D Case, and several of you have found D Case models in store, I thought I would show some …
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Yeah, that title is accurate. A friend called to tell me he was ready to go through a fresh shipper at a nearby Smith's (Utah's Kroger store), so I came by. We did pretty well, but this darn snowman wanted all the attention, and he couldn't stop talking about one scatalogical topic. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g0l9jJj2rW8
D Cases are showing, but I still wanted to share my pics of the R34 Skyline Super Treasure Hunt. And come on let's be honest. We are always wondering about what is next, but the truth is mixes of all sorts are hitting during the holidays. So maybe there is an R34 waiting for you …
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These niche fashion/Hot Wheels collaborations are so gosh-darned welcome. First came the Illest VW Van, and now the Period Correct Mercedes-Benz 190E. Depending on the paths you walk, or the streets you skate, or the cafes you loiter, you may or may not have heard of either brand. But let's be honest, the only time …
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You may have heard the rumblings that started over the weekend. Hot Wheels had one more trick up their sleeves in what has already been the year of the '55 Gasser. After a 5-pack, Amazon pack, two Convention models, two 50th Faves, a Drag Strip Demon, and a mail-in, there was one more. And it …
Buying Kmart cases just to find a Super is not a very good proposition. Â There is never a guarantee, no matter how many you buy. Â That being said, I have had some luck when buying two. I have found three Supers in Kmart cases I ordered online. Â First was the Datsun 510 Wagon in 2014, …
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Kmart Collector Day is this Saturday. Â I think it was supposed to be last month, as that was typically the month of the last KDay of the year. Â I also assume that because this is a B Case, and the first-to-market C Case cars have already been seen. Still, opening a Kmart case is always …
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The first batch of Car Culture for 2019 is here. Â Gulf has arrived, and it is available now at Wheel Collectors at this link: Hot Wheels Car Culture Gulf at Wheel Collectors I will talk more about this set when I feature it shortly, but it is an excellent mix of models. Â Muscle, Euro, JDM, …
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I said it's rolling. Â How about two Case Reports in one evening? C Case has been out a bit, but D Case is brand new. Â Here is a look, as provided by Wheel Collectors. Â As always, find these models in the store: Hot Wheels 2019 D Case at Wheel Collectors Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X7-26GEXfeE
The nerdiest of nerdy collecting: looking for cool stuff in Hot Wheels 9-packs. It has paid off several times. Â The exclusives, the occasional error, and wheel variations. Â Those are what I look for, and I've had some pretty legendary finds. Â Twice I've found wheel variations that were never reported found elsewhere. Â I'll have to share …
As part of the Lamley Awards for 2018, I am featuring a few models that will sadly go overlooked as the Awards are announced. Â They are the Underrateds. Last year Hot Wheels released a Forza mix in its Replica Entertainment line. Â Lots of cool models, but the model I was looking most forward to was …
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Hey it's my blog, so I can celebrate here if I want to. Â I just found my first 2018 Super Treasure Hunt in the wild. Â Hooray for me. I have always argued that the best thing about Supers is finding them, randomly. Â Many love the brickseek-watching, overnight-raiding, early door warming no-holds-barred pursuit of Supers, and …
Mattel just released the 2019 Mainline List, and there is a lot to digest. Â I have a lot of thoughts, which I will save for another time, because all you want to do is look. Â So it is below. But first, here is the list of Licensed New Models for 2019, with 8 - most …
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Period Correct teased the model and the product line, and now they've unveiled the model. Â It's the Mercedes-Benz 190E, and it's...well...period correct. Â Fashion-wise. This collaboration, along with the earlier teaming with Illest, suggests a supercool direction for Hot Wheels. Â Hot Wheels are cool, they really are, and I want the world to know. Â Fashion is …
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The holiday season really is a nice time to go hunting. Â One store, and some great finds. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yDaUUPPg2qo
This just dropped over on the Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq6KSu3H8oX/ I have my own thoughts, you can have yours. Â I'll be ready on Saturday though. Â I've liked a lot of Hot Wheels collaborations. Â I LOVE this one. Damn this is legit.
Occasionally it makes sense to revisit a model that came and went, but deserves a little bit more love. Â The Hot Wheels Porsche 993, released as a VERY plain Walmart-Exlcusive Zamac in 2017, is one of those models. The best Zamacs are the barest Zamacs and this Porsche is one of those. Â This year's Demon, …
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You hit the pegs. Â Are they full? Â Cards crisp? Â Yes? Â Then look to see what treasure might be there. Â Cards soft? Â All kinds of mixes represented? Â Spidey cars mixed in? Â Move on. Check the premium pegs. Â Check the Matchbox pegs. Â Auto World if they are there. Â Hidden dump bin? Â Shipper? Â Clear? Â Ok, finish with the …
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Right in front of you it is pretty easy, but when you somehow see it on the pegs you can't help but feel a little proud: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bq0jnMsBpds/