Kyosho's Nismo 400R is must-have for a multitude of reasons, and even in small scale it punches far above its weight class.
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Lamley Daily : Kyosho Alfa Romeo 75
Model: Alfa Romeo 75 T.Spark (yellow) Release: Kyosho Minicar Collection Alfa Romeo series 4 Where to get it: eBay is the best way Why it is in the collection : I am (was) a Kyosho collector, and I love Alfa Romeo, which make 2 good reasons to have it. Plus, this late 80's car has …
A story about white rims
Today I want you to travel a little more deeper into my collection, and I want to make a more transversal article, less focused on a particular car or manufacturer. More on a subject. Today we are going to talk about white rims. Why white rims ? Because I love it (at least on diecast), …
Why you should collect 1/64 Kyosho: JDM
I've already discussed the merits of collecting Kyosho Euro models, so now it is time to dig into JDM. The only thing is I barely scratch the surface. While it appears Kyosho is pulling way back on 1/64, there are still a kajillion JDM models to pursue. Here are mine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wqnuHhvMTms And in case you …
Showcase: Kyosho 1/64 European Cars
Right below my video set up lies a drawer full of Kyosho models. Â I haven't featured them a lot lately, but it seemed like the right time to pull them out. Kyosho hasn't been as prolific with their 1/64 lately, but it doesn't mean there are plenty of models out there to pursue. Â I have …
Collecting the BMW 2002: Hot Wheels, Kyosho, and soon…
There are some icons that every collector needs. Â Sure, collect what you want, blah blah blah, but if you are more into replicas of little cars than hunting chases, there are a few cars you have to have. Â The list can get long, but it goes from certain Camaros to Mustangs to Corvettes to Skylines …
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A Tale of Two: Tomica Limited Vintage & Kyosho Mazda 787B’s
A post on the Lamley Group Facebook Group (affectionately known as the Group Group or LGG) reminded me that I took photos of the TLV and Kyosho 787B's back when TLV released their first. So I am going to post them here. Â I originally had the #55 replica by Kyosho, but that is now sitting …
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[LAMLEY DAILY] Kyosho 1/64 Porsche 934 Jägermeister & Vaillant
#lamleydaily - July 27, 2018 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vm2P44abuYY Model: Porsche 934 Line: Kyosho Porsche Collection Where to get it: It'll pop up on ebay occasionally Why it's in the collection: Hot Wheels does a beautiful 934. Â Of course it is a $1 Hot Wheels, so Kyosho is going to have more detail. Â Still, I like the Hot …
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Saturday Showcase: The Alfa Romeo Junior/GTA Coupes in 1/64, plus the strange history of the Matchbox Giulia Sprint GTA
Going Alfa Romeo today. Â The 105/115 Series Coupes are as pretty as any car ever, and there are some fantastic replicas in 1/64. Â So for today's Saturday Showcase, I am looking at mine, from Hot Wheels to Kyosho to Tomica Limited Vintage to Matchbox. And speaking of Matchbox, the Giulia Sprint has a crazy, and …
Saturday Showcase: Tomica Limited Vintage Porsche 911
I've been working through some of my all-time favorite Tomica Limited Vintage models.  I showcased the Super Silhouettes last weekend, and this weekend comes the Porsche 911 (along with a few faves from Kyosho). Be sure to subscribe, and enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nujICxvwvmA Find the TLV Porsches at Japan Booster.
Lamley Daily: Kyosho Bentley Arnage T
#lamleydaily - March 14, 2018 Model: Kyosho Bentley Arnage T Line: Kyosho Bentley Series 2 Where to get it: Mostly sellers from Asia on sites like ebay Why it's in the collection: This one fills a gap. Â British luxury sedans are, shall we say, underrepresented in my collection. Â This Arnage seems to fit that bill …
The new Lexus set from Kyosho looks fantastic. Especially if you live in Japan.
Kyosho unveiled its next set, a Japan-only Lexus set: https://www.instagram.com/p/BfmbyyTBl3w/?taken-by=kyosho_official_minicar_toys Two models - the LC500h and RC F - in three colors each. Â We haven't seen a lot of Kyosho on this side of the pond, mainly because of a change in distribution with the brand, but this looks fantastic. Â If I find out a …
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No matter what you think about the latest Honda/Acura NSX, Kyosho’s replica is pretty brilliant.
So what do you think of the new Acura NSX? Â I seem to get mixed responses. Â Some love it. Â Others think it shouldn't share the name of Acura's 90's era gem. Â I have even heard the Audi R8's ugly stepbrother. I don't know if I fall in any of those camps. Â I don't see the …
The Lamley Daily: Kyosho Ferrari Series 12 Ferrari 458 Speciale A
#lamleydaily - July 27, 2017 Model: Kyosho Ferrari 458 Speciale A Line: Ferrari Series 12 Where to get it: Ferrari 458 Speciale on ebay Why it's in the collection: Because it's a near perfect Ferrari model...er...kit. Â Don't call it a model. Â It is technically a model kit. Â Kyosho can still make Ferraris by calling them …
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The Lamley Daily: Kyosho Nismo Original Motul Autech GT-R (#1 SUPER GT 2016 Rd.1 Okayama Winner)
#lamleydaily - July 5, 2017 Model: Kyosho Nismo Original Motel Autech GT-RÂ (#1 SUPER GT 2016 Rd.1 Okayama Winner) Line: Kyosho Nismo Originals Where to get it: Kyosho 1/64 Nismo Originals at Japan Booster Why it's in the collection. Â Well, I have a load of GT-R's in the collection already, so there is room for a …
Tomica Limited Vintage announces a second Nissan Atlas Safety Loader. It would be smart to order it now.
Just a heads up that Kyosho has announced the release of its Nissan GT-R set will be late September, and Tomica Limited Vintage has unveiled its October Release. Â And they are available now for pre-order at Japan Booster: Japan Booster Pre-Order Page Both are significant releases. Â Sure, we are in GT-R overload with multiple diecast …
Kyosho unveils cool new stackable display cases
Earlier this week we posted pics of the Tomica Limited Vintage display at the Shizuoka Hobby Show in Japan. Â You can imagine that TLV wasn't the only diecast maker there. Â There were a lot more, many of which you can see on the JL Hobby Facebook Page. One that grabbed my attention was Kyosho. Â Of …
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