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I have never seen Christine. Â I probably should. Â I like cars, but have never thought too much about haunted cars. So I don't know the story, but I do know the movie bred an automotive icon, along the lines of KITT and Eleanor. Â The Plymouth Fury is a character. Â And it has generated some stellar …
In honor of the last Kmart Collectors Day in 2017, I thought I might show some of my favorite Kday models from the last few years. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sjsgmJJqfPU
Auto World has had a tremendous 2017. Â If you have collected the brand for a few years now, I am sure the lack of new castings this year might be a knock, but I think you could agree that the releases themselves have been tremendous. The fact is the majority of collectors are new to …
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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. Â My area is down to one Kmart, so buying cases is now the way to go. Â Keep what I want, donate the rest. There is a fair amount I want to keep in this …
Just like last year, Matchbox has teamed up with Skyjacker to create both large and small off-road beauties. Â Last year it was the Ford F-350 Super Duty Police, and this year it is the Bayou Bronco. Abe Lugo from Matchbox Design is there, and so is Jay Kho, whose own car is getting the …
#lamleydaily - October 31, 2017 Model: Hot Wheels VW T1 Panel Bus Line: Hot Wheels x Fatlace Illest Store Exclusive Where to get one: The Illest Online Store occasionally makes them available (you need to keep checking back), or you can get one on eBay. Why it is in the collection: This is a no …
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The unboxings continue. Â One more this week for sure. The Defender and R33 Skyline are the notable new models, but there are quite a few to take note of in this case, particularly the Then & Now models. Â And I will say this is a fun time of year, when Mattel has yet to release …
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Two new Skylines in 2018, so far. Â C210 and Hakosuka Wagon still to come. Â For now, here is everyone I have, which coincides with everyone released, except for a few R32. Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNHJY_88H9E
My second Super pull in who-knows-how-many unboxings. Â I'll take it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_0w91dCZ6Y
The photos are coming, but lets start with a first look.  All four models are available now at Japan Booster. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TqiHb6tqMi8
Case Opening one day, an overnight package from Wheel Collectors the next.  And dang there is some nice stuff in there. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I_WZwwSOeR0 Here is what was crammed into the envelope.  Tell me what to showcase first.  Actually, what to showcase AFTER the R33.
This is a beautiful set. Â Beautiful enough that I am going to give it a fair amount of attention before it hits TRU next month. So here is Part 1. Â The new Hot Wheels Entertainment Forza 5-Car set. Â Full premium, with a new casting (Porsche 356 Speedster), and three new diecast chassis (BMW CSL, Ford …
I like long blog titles. Â I also like weekends off after a long month of traveling. Â Incidentally, I also like doing the Saturday Showcase features I do for the YouTube Channel. Â So put it all together, and here is a special Monday Showcase. Â I get my weekend off, and you still get the Showcase. And …
Showcasing the Supers here on Lamley will never be an unveiling. Â The Super game remains strong, and that means hunger for info will continue to inspire leaks from the Hot Wheels factory. It's a bummer that news of new Supers usually comes from unfinished models shown in grainy photos. Â The only thing I can do …
Over the last few weeks, Majorette US Series 2 has hit Toys R Us stores. Â The batch is totally different than the first assortment, including the Limited Editions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-lxrwWnvvLA I have no idea what models are the 1-per-case limiteds, but maybe you have figured that out. Â Limited or not, there are quite a few that …
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A few of you have reported finding the latest set from Auto World at Walmart. Â You are a lucky bunch. Auto World is on a good run at the moment. Â The hobby-exclusive Lead Sled Wagons are out, as are the four Toys R Us exclusives. Â But don't sleep on the standard Premium Release either. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RPDIHgDOtCE …
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I have traveled almost all month, and I am finally home with some time to take some photos. Â I have quite a few features to do. Â Thanks for putting up with my slow blog updates. I did put this together today: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XNR4Om8JAMY
I am sure the folks at M2 will really love the fact that I am starting a post about their stuff by mentioning a line from Hot Wheels. Â But Sean & crew, stay with me. Â You will like what I am going to write. I am very excited about the upcoming Car Culture Japan Historics …
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Folks have liked watching these Saturday Showcases, and I honestly love doing them. Â It is nice to run through some of my favorite castings, and this one was no exception. With the 240Z going gorgeous as the Dinner Model at last week's Hot Wheels Convention, it seemed like a good time to show everything released …
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Don't ever accuse me of not being complete. Â As the last case of the year - the Q Assortment - is hitting stores, A&J Toys got their shipment of US cases, and as always, they sent one over. Â As a refresher, the International Cases come out first, the US cases later, and I try to …
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Before I get into the model showcase, let's just cut to the chase. Â If you haven't done them already, there are a couple of steps you MUST take before the RLC Datsun 510 goes on sale tomorrow. Â You need to log into your account and update your payment info. Â When the site was revamped a …
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Here is the entire slide deck from the Hot Wheels 2018 Sneaks presentation yesterday. Â If you haven't watched the video, do that first. Â The slides will make more sense. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GC1A1IGoSM And now, because I love all of you, the photos, with no watermarks:
Lots more to come from the Convention after I get home. Â More convention exclusive showcases, and even better, photo and video deep dives into the upcoming Car Culture models with members of the Hot Wheels Design and Marketing Team. In the meantime, here is the entire Sneaks Presentation from the Convention. Â Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5GC1A1IGoSM And there …
What a nice night last night. Â I haven't been to a ton of Hot Wheels Conventions, but I have been to enough to learn that the Thursday night dinner is a must. Â Whether it is Nationals in the spring or the Convention in the fall, put it on your calendar. There are several reasons why. …
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