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Unboxing: Hot Wheels 2021 A Case
Lamley Studio: The 2020 Hot Wheels Convention Exclusives
The models that are for the event that wasn't.
Finishing off 2020 with two Hot Wheels Q Case Unboxing
2020 is finally ending.
Lamley YouTube: Hot Wheels Fast & Furious Premium Quick Shifters
Ladies night.
Breaking out the Big Rigs
The fringe of collecting in 1/64.
Lamley Studio: Hot Wheels X Motortrend Roadkill “Rotsun” Datsun 240Z (and how to get it)
The Roadkill Rotsun is a Datsun that got a second chance. Now you get the second chance to get one.
Opening the best of the Hot Wheels M Case, and adding the Ford Galaxie Super to the collection
Some cool new models and an underrated classic joins basic.
Lamley Interview: Digging into 2021 Matchbox with Designer Abe Lugo (in two parts)
Chatting up 2021 with the one of the Designers behind the line.
Unboxing: Hot Wheels 2020 M Case
Production is up and running again.
Digging into the Hot Wheels Flying Customs at Target
Retro Hot Wheels stylings are not my thing, but I few models in the set are.
A look at Hot Wheels Fast & Furious Full Force: Why there are repeat releases, and how you can get a set from me.
Three we are familiar with, two we aren’t.
It took some time, patience, some help, and definitely a few dollars, but my Hot Wheels ’83 Silverado collection is complete.
Done. For now.
Unboxing: Hot Wheels 2020 US L Case
What do RTR and Kia have in common? They both join the Hot Wheels universe in the L Case.
Outdoor Unboxing: Matchbox 2020 V Case (Mix 4)
Why not take in the great outdoors while opening a Matchbox case?
Preview: Hot Wheels Car Culture Wild Terrain
The newest Car Culture drops a stellar Porsche along with four outstanding off-roaders.
Showcase: Hot Wheels Fast & Furious Motor City Muscle, and my surprise that no one is talking about the new Grand National
A new Grand National casting is the highlight of the latest muscle-centric offering from Hot Wheels.
Preview: Auto World 2020 Premium Release 2 with new Chevy Silverado
The next mix from Auto World is heavy on the trucks, new and old.
Unboxing: 2020 Hot Wheels US K Case
A badass Bel-Air and ravishing R8 vie for “Best of Case”
Remove the cool factor of RWB, and the Hot Wheels RLC Porsche 930 is still an extraordinary model.
The brand new Hot Wheels RLC Porsche reflects RWB just as much as it replicates it.
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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Case Report: Hot Wheels 2020 J Case
With all the mayhem in the world, it is safe to assume the roll-out of new product from Hot Wheels and our other favorite brands might be a little sporadic. Which in some ways might be a good thing, considering toy hunting might be as “non-essential” as it gets. These things will be waiting for …
Unboxing: Hot Wheels 2020 US H Case
If I’m honest, the last couple of Hot Wheels cases have had their share of good models, but not as many as we are used to. H Case makes up for it. A tremendous Super, and equally great basic counterpart, and some fantastic new models. And of course a Momo Datsun Wagon to keep us …
Something to pass the time at home, Part 1: My Top 10 Tomica Limited Vintage
You’ve got time and I’ve got time, so let’s nerd out a bit. Here is the first.
The Hot Wheels Membership Skylines are shipping, and shipping fast. And wow is it a cool model.
With “not normal” being the new normal, I was surprised to see a notification on Tuesday that my membership model had shipped. I was even more surprised to see that it would arrive the next day. And by golly it did. A lot of you had the same experience, and I have heard that even …