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Soooo, things are gonna be busy. Forza is out, and available at Wheel Collectors. That means the inevitable, and deserved, S15 Frenzy has begun. And Car Culture Circuit Racers is out too. Unboxing coming and features coming. Aaaand, the Hot Wheels Convention is less than a week away. I have showcases ready for that. And …
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So what is the Audi Wagon? A '94 RS2 or an '04 RS6? We know what the model in the package is, and we know what the model on the package looks like, so let's go DLM rules. Open it, and it is undoubtedly an RS6. We will run with that. I talk a little …
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It is late in the year. At least late in the Mattel diecast year. Hot Wheels has only one more mix to officially release, and Matchbox will be wrapping up the year within the next 2-3 months as well. And Matchbox most surely backloaded the fun. Lots of good new models to come, including the …
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Just posted the Unboxing video, and I will have a photo Case Report soon. For now, have a look at all the good stuff in this case: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zOi1nsYuX4o
Case Report: Check Highlight Video: Check Unboxing: Check Model Photo Features: On the way Super Showcase: Coming soon Here is the Unboxing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LkQfRIBVlG8
I have been doing Hot Wheels Unboxing Videos for awhile now. When I can, I like to open both International and US cases, just to see if there are any differences. Many times there are. One thing I have never done is pulled a Super Treasure Hunt from an International case. Until today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6yH27FBnJKw
A whole lot of chess pieces in this case, including a Super if you're lucky. But if you are not into chess, still a lot for you. For me, a red BMW, for someone else, a GoPRO car, for others, a Batmobile. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hi_VoEAbKmE
A really nice assortment, with one glaring miss on the mix. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D52t_Kr1Du4
The K Cases have been found at Walmart, Target, and maybe elsewhere. A&J Toys sent me a US Case as well, to compare with the International K Case that I previewed a couple of weeks ago. Here is what to look for. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7JhzUvOrx9A
Seems like the Unboxings have been rolling through. As soon as I am done with them it is back to features, including some I am pretty excited about. But the K Case should be hitting stores soon, and here is what to look for: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bG6ANOigmC0
The J Cases are here, mainly with Avengers bins at Walmart. After opening the International J Case a couple of weeks ago, here is the US Case. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kj8XcIoQfzw
I would typically post my Matchbox E Case Unboxing video and be done with it. But this one had a little surprise. I opened it and saw this love note on the video, so watch the video first. You will see the contents of the E Case I received from A&J Toys, plus a look …
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Hot Wheels J Case is coming soon. There are quite a few highlights, including the best Regular TH in years. Check it out: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_soBuJl6NNQ
Lamley hypes JDM, and says "Rrrrrrrrroadster" all funny. I am proud of both. Here is the US G Case, provided by A&J Toys. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vGjN393mIFI
The Matchbox D Case arrived from A&J Toys yesterday, and it's definitely a good one. Loaded with all kinds of nice models, most notably the Wagoneer. This specific case yielded an error as well. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IGkrX7u3QjU
Lots of stuff seems to be hitting right now. Hot Wheels F and G, depending on store near you. A&J Toys sent the US F Case over this weekend, and here is what to look for: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FfB2sHbA2Uo
Unboxings mean looking to see what is in the case, seeing if I pulled a Super, and in this case, discovering a much-needed improvement on an otherwise killer model. Check it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lChhzQTDgZ8
After a run of US cases, we are back to the International Cases. Gulf is definitely the theme of this one. Not as strong as E, but not a bad case at all. This case will be in stores shortly. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GZBl8m128fo As always, case provided by A&J Toys.
For your review: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7UHa5_wZBts
The timing and method of the release of Hot Wheels cases can always be a little...uh...different. Typically the International cases are released first, and that is what hobby dealers like A&J Toys and Wheel Collectors order. The US cases come out a little later and are mostly found in big box stores. The last couple …
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D Case is here. This US D Case arrived earlier this will from A&J Toys, and I have seen reports of the D Case at TRU and Target. Maybe Walmart too. So, as always, here is what to look for: (In case you haven't subscribed to the Lamley Channel, you should. There are a few …
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Can you guess why Hot Wheels put a red label on the US C Case stating that it should not be opened and pegged before November 1st? It becomes obvious once you realize what is in the US Case that isn't in the International Case. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUSUQqyJooI
Well this is a first. Right before posting a Hot Wheels International Case Unboxing, I find the US Case in store. That doesn't happen very often. Typically the International cases are shipped a few weeks before the US Cases hit retail. But mix in a slight shipment delay with the wonky schedule of the holiday …
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As soon as the Hot Wheels 36-count cases for the November 4th Kmart Collector Day event were made available I jumped. My area is down to one Kmart, so buying cases is now the way to go. Keep what I want, donate the rest. There is a fair amount I want to keep in this …