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When Tomy announced the July 2019 Tomica Limited Vintage release, it was all about the Evo. They finally tackled the legendary Mitsubishi Lancer, and it looks fantastic. Then attention swung to the next color of the 787b, and finally settled on the shockingly cool Bluebird SSS-R. Add an underrated Toyota Crown and July is - …
Tomica Limited Vintage released the first pics of the July 2019 Batch, and it could be called "Rally-Ready". With all due respect to a splendid matte black Mazda 787b and a pair of underrated Toyota Crown Sedans, this batch is all about the first issues of the 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Evolution IV in gray …
Here is a head's up for you Mazda RX-7 Collectors. The March Release form Tomica Limited Vintage is out, and it includes two stunning models, highlighted by the first Police RX-7. And they are at Japan Booster now: TLV at Japan Booster And there are others. Two Subaru 360, two Toyota Mark II, and a …
Lots of TLV news this week. Tomytec announced its June Release, highlighted by a new Nissan GT-R Police car and a new Nissan Gloria casting: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt01_J_lqsa/ We are still waiting to see more Ferraris, which are hopefully coming soon, but these models are all well embedded in TLV's roots. A utility truck, a modern classic, …
Long blog post title. Maybe appropriate considering Tomica Limited Vintage has released the fourth version of one its largest models, the Hino 5-car Transporter. And that, along with the rest of the February 2019 Release is available now at Japan Booster. Tomica Limited Vintage at Japan Booster The Transporter ain't cheap, but worth the price. …
Haulers have become a must for us 1/64 nerds. There is just something about seeing our favorite cars on the back of a truck. Lots of brands have put out haulers, and there are a ton of really nice releases. But nothing surpasses the Nissan Atlas Hauler by Tomica Limited Vintage. Ultra-realistic, perfect 1/64 scale, …
Just get it done now. Â Don't take a chance and miss out when they are released. I have already professed that the release of the Tomica Limited Vintage Ferraris is one of the biggest events of 2019 in our 1/64 world. Â TLV unveiled the first three last week, due in March, and now this week …
Another month, another great release from Tomica Limited Vintage. Tomica Limited Vintage at Japan Booster The highlight of this batch is sure the fourth and fifth releases of the Mazda RX-7. Â These also introduce new rims as well. Â Beyond those, two more Prince Glorias and another Isuzu Bus. If you don't have the first three …
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The Tomica Limited Vintage Damaged Box Sale at Japan Booster essentially came and went in about 3 minutes on Friday. Â Most of it was gone in seconds, and for good reason. Â There is no better deal on Tomica Limited Vintage than the Damaged Box Sale. Â It just involves a little luck considering the rush. But …
It has become a Lamley tradition. Â I know because a ton of you have asked me about it: "Is Japan Booster doing the TLV Damaged Box Sale this year?" First off, yes they are. Â Second, if you haven't heard of this sale, you really want to pay attention. Â Let's start with putting the links right …
Call this the calm before the storm. The November Release from Tomica Limited Vintage is here, and has some gems for the true TLV collector. Â Why? Â Because there are no Skylines, RX-7's or Supras for the fanboys, but rather a beautifully redone Prince Gloria and a pair of Toyota Crown Hardtops. Â You've got to be …
Keep checking off the list. Â First it was the Tomicarama, then the Nissan Atlas Hauler, and now the Hino 5-car Transporter. Â Tomica Limited Vintage is throwing collectors a bone, and you'd be smart to take advantage. Prices on many of the most sought-after TLV have skyrocketed, and the Hino 5-car Transporter is one of them. …
The next RX-7 from TLV is here. Â The October release from Tomica Limited Vintage is out and available to purchase at Japan Booster: Tomica Limited Vintage at Japan Booster This is the third RX-7 release of five planned, and each is a must have. Â And the same can be said for the lesser known Toyota …
The epic Tomica Limited Vintage September Release arrived this week from Japan Booster, and it doesn't disappoint. Â At all. I have been hyped for the RX-7, and honestly it is even better than I thought. Â Don't know how, but it is. Â Have a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a28qcRt79ng Some pre-Lamley Studio pics:
Tomica Limited Vintage loves the 1-2 Punch: Release an amazing batch of models one day, getting us nerds into a frenzy, and then cold-cock us from the other side with the announcement of a future release. Â Then we all recover. Â Or try to. My September release is on its way from Japan Booster, full of …
No long-winded blabbering in this post. Â Just get to Japan Booster ASAP: Tomica Limited Vintage at Japan Booster If you don't know I am providing this link so quickly, just now what I am linking to is selling fast. Â The Tomica Limited Vintage September Release is here, and available now at Japan Booster. Â That means …
Heads up time! Â Tomica Limited Vintage has release the June 2018 assortment, and the models are now available at the Japan Booster ebay store: Tomica Limited Vintage at Japan Booster This is a great batch, but then again what TLV release isn't? Â Honda heads will love the S600 and S800, and Skyline nerds will gobble …
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JDM YO! We use the term a lot in the little car world, mostly erroneously. Â But there is no doubt the diecast world has taught us a lot about Japanese cars, new and old. Â But how much do you really know? Â I've learned along the way, but still use very helpful references like Japanese Nostalgic …
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Don't read what I am writing. Â Just follow the link to japanbooster.com and go order your Tomicarama. Pre-orders at Japan Booster Or read this is you aren't sure. Â Tomica Limited Vintage is releasing its first Tomicarma in years, a used car lot diorama that I use as a backdrop for my YouTube videos. Â I get …
#lamleydaily #tlvweek - May 14, 2018 Model: Tomica Limited Vintage Neo Nissan Skyline GT-R Autech Where to get it: TLV at Japan Booster ebay store or preorder the new colors at japanbooster.com. It is TLV Week. Â I will dedicate an entire week's worth of Lamley Daily posts to Tomica Limited Vintage, plus some additional posts …
Tomica Limited Vintage Week begins today, and it starts with the brand new May Release. I will be featuring some of my favorite TLV castings this week, and I have some videos planned as well. Â It will end next weekend with features on the May release, which is on its way from Japan Booster now. …
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That is the stupidest blog title ever, but you know you would have done it too. Â Because this: That is the new Toyoace Cattle Truck from Tomica Limited Vintage, coming in July 2018. Â And it comes with pigs. Â Yeah, I'm smiling. Â You are too. The July Release has been announced, and you can see it …
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Just got the word from Japan Booster that the March Release from Tomica Limited Vintage has arrived, and yes, it's loaded: Tomica Limited Vintage at Japan Booster It starts with the return of two very popular models. Â First the EK Civic Type R debuted last month to much fanfare, and it returns this month in …
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#lamleydaily - March 5th, 2018 Model: 1997 Honda Civic Type R Line: Tomica Limited Vintage Neo Where to get it: Grab either color from Japan Booster, but they go fast Why it's in the collection: Because it's a Tomica Limited Vintage. Â But beyond that, it's a Honda done by TLV. Â That is a no-brainer combo. …
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