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After this, four cases left. Lots of Case Reports (International & US), but only four assortments. This one is really nice. Mid-year it seemed there were lots of New Model recolors, but this one is full of all kinds of new stuff. As always, our friends at Wheel Collectors grabbed a case at random, and …
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J Cases have just started hitting at Walmart. I only say this because it serves as a nice prep case for K, which just hit hobby dealers. Yes, using the word "loaded" to describe a basic 72-count Hot Wheels case might be stretching a little, but I will at least say there are a lot …
Funny how things work out. I didn't plan on taking a couple of weeks off from the the blog and channel, but after a day or two, it was clear to me that it was the right thing to do. And it felt great. Surely a few things arrived in the mail, but nothing too …
Thanks as always to A&J Toys, a 2019 Hot Wheels J Case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UexX8lGu1N0
J Case coverage starts now. Here is a quick unboxing video filmed by my friends at Wheel Collectors. Case Report next, then a Super Showcase, and my A&J Toys Unboxing. You can find the models at the Wheel Collectors store: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d9Dz5xiBsZE
Time for the long Kday drought. When I first started collecting, Hot Wheels and Kmart did four events a year. The one missing now is the May event. But three is just fine, especially considering Kdays for many of us now is buying a case. Or two. I bought two to have a couple of …
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Sometimes there are differences, sometimes there aren't. There were a few differences this time between the International and US releases of the Hot Wheels G Case, mainly that the Regular Treasure Hunt was in one. And this is a TH worth finding. Enjoy the Unboxings: International: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQMO3lYfDSI US: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OyreQBM--4g
They are hitting Targets now, and Walmarts soon. Here is a look at the International G Case, along with the best of the case, and that cool Mustang Super: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQMO3lYfDSI https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EuwRxVuxH74
I told you there was a lot today. Wheel Collectors received two pallets today, one with the G Case and one with the H. The G Case has some highlights, but it is the H Case that wins, mainly because it combines the best from both. Senna, Type R, Carrera, and on and on. Wheel …
A quick video for you to check out what is in the Hot Wheels 2019 G Case. Wheel Collectors filmed it quickly, I added a tune, and there you go. Simplicity. But I'm not done. The Case Report is coming (they photographed the contents as well), plus a Super & Highlights Showcase and a full …
Wheel Collectors is preparing a big sale next week (details coming), and that means digging into the far corners of their warehouse to see what goodies might be lurking. They definitely found some. The elusive and infamous Hot Wheels Garage J Case. The J case was one of the final mixes of the Garage Premium …
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New Hot Wheels cases have become 3-part features here at Lamley. It starts with the Case Report, then moves to the Highlights, and then the Unboxing. I need to do a fourth, which is feature photos from the Lamley Studio. I'll get back to it. For now, here is the Unboxing. The bins are hitting …
The letters throw us off a bit, but the L Case - in stores now - is the 4th mix of 2019. The 5th mix, the M Case is just hitting as well. That Unboxing is coming shortly. For now, enjoy L: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Mvmc48FT0A
Making up for some missed posts. I never posted the Matchbox K Case Unboxing. The case is out, and L is hitting too. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GC99GJqtLqo
I like this case. I like this case because there is a Z32 in it. There are many other things to like in this case, but that is all I need. So I opened the 300ZX. And a whole lot of other stuff. Enjoy. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sM2tHAwlUc
This one was a good one. My most anticipated new Basic model of 2019 plus a whole lot of other cool stuff. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0xP9nCPNRs
Buying Kmart cases just to find a Super is not a very good proposition. Â There is never a guarantee, no matter how many you buy. Â That being said, I have had some luck when buying two. I have found three Supers in Kmart cases I ordered online. Â First was the Datsun 510 Wagon in 2014, …
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Matchbox has needed to take on a classic 911. Â I have said for years that the original 911/912 is a Matchbox no-brainer, but when talking to the design team I always got a little pushback. Â The reason? Â Porsche overkill. It's true. Â We have seen a lot of Porsches in 1/64 lately. Â But unlike a few …
The first release of Power Grabs for 2019: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BDd4c4T5Cy8
Here we go. Â What will undoubtedly be an interesting year with Matchbox begins with this, the 2019 A Case. Â Two new models and a few new decos. Case Report coming. Â Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OsbmFsJM6dY
Wow, what a lineup. One thing that I love about Auto World is, like TLV, it is not afraid to take on a standard car. Â Meaning not every replica has to be a Camaro, or Skyline, or Ferrari. Â But, also like TLV, it is fun when they go with the hits. And they did with …
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Final, sort of. Â The actual last case of the year is R, the fourth Sapphire case (Unboxing coming up). Â But as far as the mainline goes, this is it. The opening parts models are now considered 2019 releases, and they are coming very soon, so let's put a bow on 2018. Â And what a bow …
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Just when you thought you were out, they PUUULLLL you back in. At least when it comes to HW Basics, we are full into 2019. Â A Cases are out, and we are all looking at what is coming. Â But there are still a few things to do to round out 2018. Â Car Culture has one …
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So I think the Kmart Collector Day Event is October 20th. Â But I am not entirely sure. Â The event was supposed to be in September, when it typically is held, but for some reason was postponed to October. Â Not that it matters to a lot of us. Since many of us don't have Kmarts close …
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