We are now up to 12, with two more coming very very soon. Â I might have to do another one then, with pics. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jsljePCb8V0
A walk through all 12 Hot Wheels Datsun 620 Pickups.
Lamley Daily: 2014 Hot Wheels ’92 BMW M3 Kmart Exclusive
#lamleydaily - August 24, 2017 Model: Hot Wheels '92 BMW M3 (E30) Line: 2014 Mainline Kmart Exclusive Where to get it: Hot Wheels '92 BMW M3 on ebay Why it's in the collection: This is another one of those "Hot Wheels makes it, I collect it" models. Â The E30 has been on my faves list …
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Hot Wheels & Matchbox go Camo vs Camo. Maybe they shouldn’t have.
Walmart gets what Walmart wants. They like having exclusive series, and they like to have a say in those series. Â For example, many of you have been clamoring for a Skyline series similar to the BMW, Camaro, and Porsche assortments Hot Wheels has done for Walmart. Â It sounds great, and I would bet there are …
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Here comes the new Hot Wheels Land Rover Defender Double Cab, and yet another awesome new Real Rider wheel.
The Hot Wheels Dream Team feed on IG is on a roll. After posting a ridiculous new deco for the 180SX (it's below), late tonight emerged the new-for-2018 Land Rover Defender Double Cab. https://www.instagram.com/p/BYKYMZ2FMqM/?taken-by=hotwheelsdreamteam If the Matchbox Defender is any indication, this model is going to be a massive hit. Â And it looks to be …
As things go dark today, here is a sinister McLaren P1 by Hot Wheels.
In case you hadn't heard, there is an eclipse today. Â I think it is dubbed the "Great American - DON'T LOOK AT THE SUN!!!!!!! - Eclipse". I really should have planned ahead and dug deep into my storage and found a Matchbox or Hot Wheels Mitsubishi Eclipse to feature. Â But I didn't plan ahead. Â I …
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A little Sunday DLMing, Hot Wheels Camaro Edition.
Did some opening today, including an RLC Model I have been sitting on for five years. Â Enjoy the Camaro DLM Party, and a little longer video for your Sunday viewing pleasure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3lAqdzgtP7Y
Hot Wheels unveils the new Nissan C130 Laurel, the new Car Culture, and Japan Historics 2.
That's a lot of info, right? Let's start with the model. Â The Hot Wheels Design Team dropped this on IG earlier today: https://www.instagram.com/p/BX_1iNsFY3W/?taken-by=hotwheelsdreamteam We have seen some preproduction samples of the new C130 Laurel before, but here is our first look at the completed model. Â And it's gorgeous. Â Olive green, sitting on small 4-spoke Real …
Lamley Unboxing: 2017 Hot Wheels Worldwide Q Case
Here is the last case of 2017, as provided by A&J Toys. Â Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGHnfTiDZtk
Still not sick of the Nissan GT-R, part 243: The gunmetal grey Hot Wheels R35.
Brand after brand after brand continues to embrace the GT-R. Â Maybe one day I will be sick of them. Â I'm not yet. Â So here is another of MANY GT-R features on Lamley. Â And there will be a lot more. (HW Nissan GT-R on ebay) I have already sung the praises of Ryu Asada's take on …
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The Lamley Daily: 2012 Hot Wheels ’70 Chevelle SS Wagon Super Treasure Hunt
#lamleydaily - August 18, 2017 Model: Hot Wheels '70 Chevelle SS Wagon Line: 2012 Basic Super TH Where to get it: '70 Chevelle Wagon on ebay Why it's in the collection: Â First off, sorry for the massive gaps in the #lamleydaily lately. Â I have essentially been taking what amounts to a vacation from the blog …
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Surf’s Up! Here comes the first Hot Wheels from the new factory in Indonesia.
It is once in a blue moon that I showcase a Hot Wheels 5-pack. Â But the new Surf's Up 5-pack deserves at least a mention. https://www.instagram.com/p/BXrwGFbDrwc/?taken-by=lamleyfinds Reason #1 it needs to be shown here? Â It is a great 5-pack. Â Nice theme, simple decos, and nice model choices. Â The bottom two models especially grab my attention. …
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Case Report: 2017 Hot Wheels Q Case
Yep, the last case of 2017. That's it. Â Done. Â Save for a few exclusives, 2017 Basic is coming to a close. Â And we soon set our sites on 2018. Â Of course Q has to hit stores, which it will next month (or earlier), and it is on to '18. But before we get all hyped …
Three Honda Civics, Two Brands, One Designer
There is a very good chance that any Honda coming from Hot Wheels these days was designed by Ryu Asada. Â It isn't 100% - the Honda Odyssey was designed by Jun Imai - but it's close. Â He is the Resident Honda Head at Hot Wheels. But remember that Ryu Asada has worked for both Hot …
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Lamley Showcase: 2017 Hot Wheels Porsche 934.5 along with the 934 Turbo RSR
The Porsche 934.5 gets a recolor, and considering it is only .5 away from the 934, it seems appropriate to show the whole family. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmNKqw8k284 While the Toy Fair in gold will never be topped, the whole family is pretty good-looking.
The Lamley Daily: Hot Wheels Vintage Racing Darrell Waltrip’s Mercury Cyclone
#lamleydaily - August 8, 2017 Model: Hot Wheels '70 Mercury Cyclone Line: 2011 Vintage Racing Where to get it: Hot Wheels Vintage Racing on ebay Why it's in the collection: The 2011 Vintage Racing series is best known these days for the BRE Datsun 510, but the fact is the whole line is worth collecting. …
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A walk-through of all 10 Hot Wheels Datsun 510 Wagons.
Jun Imai's classic hits the double digits. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-LncDzSJujg
The Hot Wheels Hakosuka Skyline Wagon is going to be special.
Duh. Â Of course it is going to be special. Â It is a wagon, it is a Skyline. Â And its debuting in Car Culture. Â Based on the first sample, Jun Imai hit this one out of the park: https://www.instagram.com/p/BXWA4xjl-SZ/?taken-by=hotwheelsdreamteam Just think of this next to its 510 Wagon counterpart. Â I'm giddy.
New Justice League Hot Wheels appearing in New Zealand. What pegs will they clog next?
The Team of Three at DiecastTVChannel found these yesterday in New Zealand: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ob-TYcl2Z98&spfreload=10 Cool Art. Â Right? Two things. Â Is this a giveaway that Superman is coming back, even though we know Superman is coming back? Â (Side note: Do I know this because of all the Facebook posts on this movie I have no desire to …
The Lamley Daily: 2017 Hot Wheels ’71 Datsun Bluebird 510 Wagon ?????? Convention Exclusive
#lamleydaily - August 2, 2017 Model: Hot Wheels '71 Datsun Bluebird 510 Wagon Line: 2017 Brazil/Mexico Convention Exclusive Where to get it: Some sellers in Brazil have some, or wait for the Mexico Convention Why it's in the collection: If Hot Wheels releases any version of the Datsun Wagon, it goes into the collection. Â You …
Hot Wheels did everything right with the new ’95 Mazda RX-7
The title of this blog post could be the title for several Hot Wheels showcases this year. Â 2017 has been a good year. Â There are quite a few New Models introduced this year to be excited about, from racing Porsches and Ford GT's to a pair of killer veedubs to some modified Datsuns. Â Reviewing all …
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Case Report: Hot Wheels Pop Culture Mad Magazine
Hot Wheels Pop Culture Mad Magazine at Wheel Collectors I have two Pop Culture models in my collection. Â Two. Â To say Pop Culture isn't my thing is very accurate. Â I am more about the cars than the characters on them. The two I have? Â The Grateful Dead VW Panel and the Starburst Dodge A100. Â Because …
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The Lamley Daily: Hot Wheels Boulevard ’77 Pontiac Firebird
#lamleydaily - August 1, 2017 Model: Hot Wheels '77 Pontiac Firebird Line: 2012 Boulevard Where to get it: Boulevard '77 Firebird on ebay Why it's in the collection: This casting was a most welcome improvement over the Hot Bird when it was released in the Modern Classics line. Â A little larger, a little lower, …
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Lamley Unboxing: 2017 Hot Wheels International P Case
The run of great Hot Wheels cases continues. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXIWO827JcI
The Lamley Daily: 2012 Hot Wheels Mad Manga
#lamleydaily - July 29, 2017 Model: Hot Wheels Mad Manga Line: 2012 Mainline (New Models Recolor) Where to get it: There are a couple on eBay, but not many Why it's in the collection: Because, even with his paws all over the current direction of Hot Wheels Design, Jun Imai's greatest model remains the Mad …
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