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#lamleydaily - July 13, 2017 Model: Matchbox Audi R8 Line: 2010 Basic Where to get it: Matchbox Audi R8 on ebay Why it's in the collection: The Matchbox R8 is truly one of my favorite castings, and this one is my favorite Matchbox R8. Â After a few releases with either front and side tampos or …
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Jim Gallegos, who runs the Matchbox Gathering, sent the exclusives over so I could photograph them for future features. Â I asked if I could throw up a video too. Â He told me to go for it. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xmpfR2KdzoA I have to say, these models are really really nice in person. Â Gathering attendees, here is what to …
#lamleydaily - July 11, 2017 Model: Matchbox 4x4 Chevy Van Line: 2006 Superfast Where to get it: 2006 Matchbox Superfast 4x4 Chevy Van on eBay Why it's in the collection:  The 4x4 Chevy Van has been around for a very long time.  Matchbox revamped it for the 2006 Superfast line before converting the tool into a …
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#lamleydaily - July 10, 2017 Model: Matchbox Mercedes-Benz E430 Wagon Line: 2006 Basic Range (Lace-wheel variant) Where to get it: Matchbox Mercedes-Benz E430 on ebay Why it's in the collection: Â It's a great casting for one, and it's a great release for another. Â This was the last time the non-police version of the E430 was …
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They are easily two of the most talked-about new Matchbox castings from last year. Â The 1971 Nissan Skyline and 1990 VW Transporter Crew Cab were must-haves the second they hit the pegs. Well fast-forward a year, and the two are coming together to form one heck of a pair as the two Exclusive Models at …
#lamleydaily - July 1, 2017 Model: Â Matchbox Honda Ridgeline Line: Â 2007 10-pack Exclusive Where to find it: Keep checking eBay, but it rarely appears. Why it's in the collection: Â Because this mud-splattered Ridgeline is the best version Matchbox has done. Â There have been a lot of Ridgeline releases from Matchbox over the years, but none …
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#lamleydaily - June 29, 2017 Model: Â Matchbox Cadillac CTS Wagon Line: Â 2011 Basic (VIP Segment) Where to get it: Cadillac CTS Wagon on eBay Why it's in the collection: Â Honestly the Cadillac CTS Wagon is a Top 10 cool wagon. Â And I am not talking about toy wagons. Â Cadillac decided to play with their very …
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In less than a month I will be in Albuquerque, New Mexico with a multitude of other Matchbox aficionados for the Matchbox Gathering of Friends. Â Lots to come, to be sure, including the unveiling of the 2018 Matchbox New Models. With all that in mind, the first teases are starting to hit. Â Event organizer Jim …
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In case you missed the intro to the new #lamleydaily feature, click here. #lamleydaily - June 27, 2017 Model: Â Matchbox Honda Civic Type R Line: Â 2009 Superfast 40th Anniversary Where to get it: Â Matchbox Honda Civic Type R on eBay Why it's in the collection: Â Well I could say it is because this is one …
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And that is about all that these models have in common. Â That JDM tag can create a frenzy, and the upcoming Datsun 510 and Nissan Junior from Matchbox will definitely benefit. But remove that JDM tag, and these two could not be more different. Â The 510 we have already talked about, a model indicative of …
It's Matchbox season. The Matchbox Gathering of Friends is next month, which means the unveiling of the 2018 New Models, among all kinds of other news. Â It is one of the great weekends for diecast collectors, and if you have never attended, you really should make plans on visiting the event in Albuquerque one of …
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Remember the Matchbox VW Golf Country I previewed last week?  Hopefully you do, and based on the reactions from readers, there is a lot of excitement about it upcoming release. Outside of the excitement, there was one other predominant comment: "The wheels and color are off." Those familiar with the 1990 Golf Country noted its most …
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"Why do this, when you can do THIS?" That seems to be a mantra that most collectors love to see Matchbox embrace. Â And a few times a year they do. Â It is a formula that works really well for Matchbox. Â Some examples: "Why do a Karmann Ghia, when you can do a Karmann Ghia T34 …
(It only took me two months to get to this after Part 1.) Matchbox got a lot of people talking in 2016. Â The release of the Nissan Skyline, and the custom contest and JCCS giveaway that coincided, definitely got the most attention. Â But so did other new models like the Mazda Miata, VW Transporter, and …
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