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I got a few models from Wheel Collectors today. It is quite the group: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-MeJnrms2sU I am already chomping at the bit to feature some of these, particularly the Nissan GT-R and McLaren F1. Or the VW's. Or the classic '67 Camaro. Good story angles for all. What do you want to see first?
I love the Walmart Zamacs. That is no secret. I have dedicated quite a few blog features to them. Going unpainted on several basic models a year is really a brilliant idea, and the cross section of models used makes for a great little collection. I am happy I started collecting them from the beginning. …
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The ongoing "is it loaded?" argument continues with the 2017 N Case. Actually there is no argument. The N Case is loaded. Way loaded. Take all the good stuff from the M Case (Datsun Wagon, Hakosuka, Mazda REPU), and then add the Nissan GT-R, the return of the McLaren P1, two superb VW's, and more, …
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The much anticipated 2017 Hot Wheels M Case arrived from A&J Toys and I got right to opening it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_UUZkQddrQ As great as M is, N might be better. I anticipate a photo Case Report soon.
#lamleydaily - June 28, 2017 Model: Hot Wheels Ferrari 458 Italia Line: 2012 Basic (All-Stars Segment) Where to get it: Hot Wheels Ferrari 458 Italia on ebay Why it's in the collection: Because it is one of the best "non-stock" Ferraris that Hot Wheels has done. It is nearly perfect in its simple design. The …
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It was back in September of last year that Hot Wheels let the secret out the Mazda REPU was in development. Call it JDM hype or whatever, but a Mazda Rotary Pickup was most welcome. Like any pickup really. Like the Datsun 620, or Toyota 4x4, or the '83 Silverado. You know why? Because pickups …
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Hey weren't we doing this two weeks ago? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hqzfG6cEvaE It's Monday evening and another RLC model goes on sale tomorrow. Like it did two weeks ago. And two weeks before that. Not bad. I think I remember times like that as an RLC member. Mix in the shipment of membership Gassers, and RLC is on …
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Welcome to the #lamleydaily. It is something new, and I think you will enjoy it. Starting today, a #lamleydaily model will post every Midnight MST here on the blog. It will feature one car. Not one casting, or make, but just ONE model. One release, one color, just one. I will include what I know …
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Petrolicious a few weeks ago, Larry Chen and Speedhunters now. Another cool behind the scenes article for collectors to scour: Speedhunters: Behind Closed Doors at Hot Wheels You can just see Jun saying "Larry, shoot this, post it, and watch the collectors go batshit crazy. It's fun." Some of these photos are most surely sent …
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I have mentioned a few times that I like to do features like this. I focus mainly on the "diecast" of diecast collecting, but it is also really interesting to focus on the "collecting" as well. We all collect differently, and there really is no wrong way to do it. Opened, carded, one casting, one …