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The Ferraris have taken over. The four new releases from Tomica Limited Vintage, the first of a few different Ferraris coming, have enthralled the diecast nerds. You can't help but get out the phone or camera and shoot some angles of these beauties. And it started with the F40, but the Dinos are catching up. …
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So let me describe the setting. A room full of boxes, literally stacked from floor to ceiling, with old tables laid out for whatever the current task requires the volunteer staff's attention. The room is in a constant state of flux, with carts moving in and out for the next event. It is essentially an …
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This was a surprise, for several reasons. For one, everything I heard was that the latest mix from Car Culture, Silhouettes, was going to drop in May. It is definitely not May. Second, when word did get out that they were hitting around here, I figured it would be hard to get my hands on …
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There was a lot of fire at the Hot Wheels Sneaks Presentation last night. To truly see it all, watch the video first. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6t__VC16lYk Of course my job was to stream this thing, so I wasn't able to take good pics of slides. Thankfully, my good friend Mario likes a lot of the same things …
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The doors have opened and the crowd is getting its first look at the last exclusive of this year's Hot Wheels Nationals, the Dodge A100 Finale Exclusive: That makes it five models for the convention: The A100 is rad, right? It looks even better opened. I know because I had Julian Koiles from the Hot …
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For the kajillion folks NOT at the convention asking, the answer is "tonight". The Hot Wheels Team is here at Nationals and will be presenting a slew of upcoming models from Basic, Car Culture, RLC and more tonight. The slide presentation is scheduled to start around 7pm local time, and I have the stream linked …
One day - at least for me - in the books. Many have already been here for a few days. But I flew into Chicago this morning and have been the Westin Lombard experiencing the Hot Wheels Nationals Convention ever since. The first highlight was surely the dinner honoring Designer Manson Cheung. Manson went through …
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 …
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
I totally missed this one when the Hot Wheels H Case was released. I can be excused though, considering the silhouette of this model looks like a generic Hot Wheels. Totally flat, no place for a driver, narrow in the middle. But this is a licensed car, and a very cool one at that. It …
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So I've lost count of what mix this is. It's N, but Matchbox didn't start at A in 2019, so this is maybe the 5th or 6th? Nonetheless it's a good case, so let's go through it. Wheel Collectors got their shipment yesterday, and gave us a quick vid and photos of the contents, so …
At least I got it posted before Hot Wheels Nationals. Last October, I held another Lamley DLM Party at the Hot Wheels Convention in Los Angeles. The premise is simple. Bring something significant to open (RLC, Convention Model, Super), open it, get a ticket, and possibly win a prize. Quite a few folks came, and …
It just gets better with age. Hot Wheels Vintage Racing is over 8 years old now, and it has finally become to collectors what Mattel thought it would years ago. Back then were a few must-haves for some collectors, but the set gathered dust in stores for the most part. But as Hot Wheels Collectors' …
There are many new members to the RLC this year. For good reason. It's going to be a stellar year. Moving past all the bumps and bruises the RLC and its site have been through - and dragging us reluctantly along - it is nice to see the Club still exists. There are still a …
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Let's just say if I wasn't a blogger and YouTuber, I probably wouldn't have picked up this entire set. The art is incredible, but as a DLMer art is not a huge factor in what I bring home. But I can say I would have brought home the Brat, no matter what. The Subaru Brat …
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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 was surprised to see this 6-model set in a nearby Walmart today. I had no idea it was hitting. I bought the whole set to feature, but would have left a few if that wasn't the case. The no-brainer? The BRAT of course. I turned on my camera when I found the set. Enjoy: …
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This grocery store has been fruitful. I don't find Supers like I used to, mainly because I don't travel as much as I used to. It just means I don't have nearly the number of opportunities to find treasure. But it just makes the times I do that much more fun. And I found another. …
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Quick Unboxing video done, now here is the Case Report. Wheel Collectors picked a case off their pallet at random, and took pics 3-by-3. This case is pretty decent, considering a few of these models are must-haves. Here are the pics, and you find the H Case models available at Wheel Collectors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHpYM4l5SZE
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 …
Prepare, because I have the H Case Report coming right after this. Mattel decided to send two cases at once, and that means the folks at Wheel Collectors have spent the whole day unpacking to shipments. That is a lot, but they still made some time to give us a short video and photos of …
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 …
Model: 2019 Hot Wheels Entertainment Lamborghini Huracán I've said this is the best Lamborghini Hot Wheels has ever done. It doesn't have to be, and after thinking about models like the Murcielago SV LP and Gallardo Police from Speed Machines, I may have spoke too soon. But this Dr Strange model is either the best …
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The BMW 1M is a Matchbox all-timer for me. I love the casting, love the car, and its first release represents a special time for me as Matchbox Ambassador. I own a prepro that I won at auction at the Gathering, and it remains one of my prized possessions in my collection. So it was …