The models that are for the event that wasn't.
Lamley Studio: The 2020 Hot Wheels Convention Exclusives
Lamley Interview: Hot Wheels Designer Steve Vandervate
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All Four Hot Wheels Nationals Models Showcased
Right out of the gate, there is something I think is worth explaining. Whenever I showcase Hot Wheels Convention models, many of the comments that come in seem to be directed directly at Mattel. Comments like “Why would Mattel do ANOTHER 510 for the Convention when they just did one for RLC?” or something like …
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Preview: There is more to the Hot Wheels R34 Skyline & ‘62 Chevy Pickup Convention Exclusives than you might think.
I am not a diecast reviewer. Never have been. Reviewing diecast would be freaking boring. I'm a collector, who is in this hobby because I enjoy it. And it probably doesn't need to be said that I gravitate to what I enjoy. I say this because many times I will hear comments about how I …
It took awhile, but here is the footage from the Lamley DLM Party at the 2018 Hot Wheels Convention.
At least I got it posted before Hot Wheels Nationals. Last October, I held another Lamley DLM Party at the Hot Wheels Convention in Los Angeles. The premise is simple. Bring something significant to open (RLC, Convention Model, Super), open it, get a ticket, and possibly win a prize. Quite a few folks came, and …
Here are all the slides from Mattel’s 2019 Hot Wheels Sneak Peek Presentation. What are you excited for?
Lots and lots of pics of the slides have been posted. Considering I filmed it, and the eye-roll I got from my 12-year-old daughter when I floated the idea of her taking pics, I didn't have the means. But I take a mean screenshot. So, while pics have been floated all over the place, here …
Here is the full Mattel Hot Wheels 2019 Sneak Peeks Presentation
The Hot Wheels Team did not disappoint at tonights Convention Finale. Once again, they dropped sneak peeks from Basic, Premium, and RLC. Lots and lots to be excited about. Here is the full presentation. The presentation goes up to about 22 minutes, the rest is Q&A. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mh9WPDGEAU8
The Hot Wheels ’55 Chevy Bel Air Gasser Convention Finale Exclusive completes a beautiful 50th Anniversary Pair
Hot Wheels has released a plethora of models commemorating its 50th year. None of them compare this precious pair, which completes itself tonight at the Hot Wheels Convention Finale: The gold was released as the Finale model at HW Nationals in Dallas back in April. Its twin, with the colors completely reversed, is the Finale …
The Hot Wheels Convention 2019 Preview & Finale is tonight! Be sure to watch it live on the Lamley YouTube Channel
Just a heads up that Mattel will be doing its 2019 Sneaks presentation tonight around 7:15 Pacific Time. Could be a little, most likely a little late. As soon as they start, we will stream it live on the Lamley YouTube Channel. If you haven't subscribed, now is a good time so you get notification …
Wanna watch some Hot Wheels go for crazy high prices at the Convention?
Here you go: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VspZ1b1A2lQ
Hot Wheels introduces the Larry Wood-designed Steam Punk Truck to celebrate 50 years of blue.
I'm here at the Convention, and if you are reading this on Thursday night, there is a whole lot of people filing into the LAX Marriott Ballroom to celebrate 50 years of Hot Wheels. There is of course a Dinner Model, and it was appropriately designed by the great Larry Wood, for this occasion. There …
It is Hot Wheels Convention Week! Have a look at the Datsun 510 Wagon & Mercury Cyclone Gasser Exclusives
Folks are already there. The gathering of Hot Wheels nerds has begun, and some have already arrived. I have seen pics of rooms open, and it will just get busier and busier as the week progresses. I'll be there Thursday, camera in hand to pass along to Lamley Readers what I can. So let's start …
It is Hot Wheels Convention Week! Come to the Lamley DLM Party. If you are not attending, hang out with us here on the blog.
It's gonna be a big week for all Hot Wheels nerds. The 32nd Hot Wheels Convention starts this coming Tuesday, and a lot is happening. Hot Wheels is putting a bow on their 50th Anniversary year, and ramping up for 2019. That will all come to a head this week. And yes, we are doing …
The next Hot Wheels Convention model unveiled is a Datsun 510 Wagon
Hey Convention attendees, gonna snag this one? See you on October. https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=1843902095669207&id=192384760820957
Preview: The Hot Wheels Team previews upcoming Car Culture & Entertainment
Another video filmed in Dallas last month at the Hot Wheels Convention. This time, the great Jimmy Liu from Hot Wheels Marketing walks us through some early prototypes of upcoming Car Culture and Entertainment models. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XYM0nzn_I9c
The first Hot Wheels Nationals Convention model has been unveiled.
You might be hearing a collecting "yessssssssss" among the collecting community today. That is typically the reaction to a new Hot Wheels '83 Silverado. It is SURELY the reaction when the Silverado goes premium, especially for a Hot Wheels Convention. Nationals is about two months away, and the sneaks are now starting to hit. And …
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Prepare for Dallas: 2018 Hot Wheels Nationals Tickets go on sale this Saturday
Just a heads up to all planning on attending the 2018 Hot Wheels Nationals Convention in Dallas, Texas in April 2018. Tickets go on sale Saturday, November 11 at 9 AM PT. 18th Annual Hot Wheels Nationals Tickets This year's event is a can't-miss. For one, I'll be there, prepared for a Lamley DLM Party …
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Liberated!! Many rare Hot Wheels were freed from their imprisoned fates at the Lamley DLM Party.
Ok, that was fun. Last Saturday at the Hot Wheels Convention in Los Angeles, a rowdy group of collectors gathered for the First Ever #lamleydlmparty. It was a hoot. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0VuYmKbuoH0 The carnage was epic. Cars were liberated left and right. And not just any random Hot Wheels. Every one of them was a premium or …
The Hot Wheels 2018 Sneaks Presentation in photos.
Here is the entire slide deck from the Hot Wheels 2018 Sneaks presentation yesterday. If you haven't watched the video, do that first. The slides will make more sense. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GC1A1IGoSM And now, because I love all of you, the photos, with no watermarks:
Here is the full Hot Wheels 2018 Sneaks Presentation from the Hot Wheels Convention
Lots more to come from the Convention after I get home. More convention exclusive showcases, and even better, photo and video deep dives into the upcoming Car Culture models with members of the Hot Wheels Design and Marketing Team. In the meantime, here is the entire Sneaks Presentation from the Convention. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GC1A1IGoSM And there …
The Hot Wheels Datsun 240Z hits its peak at the 2017 Convention.
What a nice night last night. I haven't been to a ton of Hot Wheels Conventions, but I have been to enough to learn that the Thursday night dinner is a must. Whether it is Nationals in the spring or the Convention in the fall, put it on your calendar. There are several reasons why. …
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I’m at the Hot Wheels Convention. Let’s start with some of my favorite Convention models from the past.
I just arrived. Things appear to be buzzing. I will get to that once I settle in. And if you are not here, keep checking back here, on YouTube, and the Lamley IG and FB accounts. Stuff is bound to pop up. In the meantime, here are my favorite Convention models from the past: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z4Mki8XJ21k
Who is up for a model opening party at the Hot Wheels Convention next week?
The Hot Wheels Convention is less than a week away. Folks will start descending on Los Angeles shortly. I will be among them. Things will be busy, but I thought it might be fun to have an informal gathering somewhere at the hotel to open some models. I wanted to see if there is interest …
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It’s event season. You diecast collectors in California have it particularly good.
It's JCCS Week. I don't know if "JCCS Week" is a thing, but JCCS most certainly is. I've mentioned JCCS (Japanese Classic Car Show) a lot here. It might be my single dedication to this one freakin' car show in California that gave me that "Lamley only hypes JDM" label. But it is single largest …