It’s been Jurassic Fever among the diecast folks this week. I have seen all kinds of posts and photos of Jurassic finds at all kinds of stores worldwide. It has … Continue Reading Digging into the Matchbox Jurassic World models (and variations!) with David Tilley
It was definitely a crowd-pleaser when it was announced last July. When the Matchbox Team unveiled its plans for 2018 at last year’s Gathering of Friends Convention, there was a … Continue Reading Here is how the Matchbox BMW i8 is coming along.
Based on what I saw on Instagram today, there was definitely a rush on US Targets to snag the Matchbox Jurassic World Legacy Collection Models. And rightly so, as the … Continue Reading Preview: Matchbox Jurassic World “Battle Damage” Walmart Exclusives
Tomorrow marks the official launch of the Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom merchandise, and Matchbox is right in the middle of it. Many of these models have been seen, but they … Continue Reading Preview: Matchbox Jurassic World Legacy Collection
I don’t do a lot of unlicensed model showcases, but this one totally merits some coverage. Auto haulers have become very popular among the diecast folks, and Matchbox has … Continue Reading Matchbox went and made a very cool flatbed hauler that functions really well.
The second of several Matchbox previews I have coming, the time some – not all – of the models from Mix H, which should hit in the next 2-3 months. … Continue Reading Sneak Peek: Upcoming 2018 Matchbox Mix H Models
Ok now we are really running. D case last week, E case this week. New Matchbox, and new Matchbox models, which so far in 2018 has been a real treat. … Continue Reading Case Report: Matchbox 2018 E Case
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 … Continue Reading Unboxing: 2018 Matchbox D Case (with error)
If this were a few years ago, I would have introduced this post with something about how Matchbox is one of the best at doing wagons. Classic (Olds Vista Cruiser) … Continue Reading Matchbox gives us another classic wagon with the new ’64 Ford Fairlane
In the coming days, there will be a slew of Matchbox previews coming. 5-packs today, many more afterwards, in both video and photo form: Just arrived from the @matchboxworld Team. … Continue Reading Matchbox Sneak Peek: 2018 Texas Rangers, Dirty Mudders, and Transit City 5-packs
If I could have any car – real car, not toy car – what would it be? I get asked that a lot. Many times by you diecast nerds, but … Continue Reading Battle of the Baby Bimmers: Hot Wheels BMW M2 vs Matchbox BMW 1M
I have never stopped in my tracks when a Mazda CX-5 has driven by. No lowering of the sunglasses while that Ferris Bueller “Oh yeah” music plays. It is just … Continue Reading Matchbox is throwing us three dark grey SUV’s. I think I like this Mazda CX-5 the best.
#lamleydaily – March 18, 2018 Model: Matchbox 2016 Cadillac Escalade Line: 2018 Matchbox Mainline Where to get it: Coming in Mix F Why it will be added to my collection: … Continue Reading Lamley Daily (Preview Edition): Matchbox 2016 Cadillac Escalade
Matchbox is rolling now. The D Case arrived at Wheel Collectors, and this the best mix of new stuff so far. Holdovers like the Civic and Plymouth, but now with … Continue Reading Case Report: Matchbox 2018 D Case
#lamleydaily – March 16th, 2018 Model: Matchbox Range Rover Sport Line: 2006 Superfast Where to get it: It pops up occasionally on ebay Why it’s in the collection: I don’t … Continue Reading Lamley Daily: Matchbox Superfast Range Rover Sport
When the Matchbox E Assortment appears later this spring, there will be a few models to talk about. The Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe will certainly be one of them. There are … Continue Reading I don’t know what to think about the Mercedes-Benz GLE Coupe. I do know I am going to collect the Matchbox version.