All you need to know about Matchbox plans for 2022
Matchbox Monday previews the 2022 line from the Gathering
Matchbox Monday continues with a rundown of the 2021 Line Preview
May I present a written recap of the 2021 Matchbox Line Preview for your perusal.
Here is the 2021 Matchbox Line Preview & New Model Sneak Peeks
Recorded via Zoom for Matchbox Gathering ticket-holders on July 18, 2020. Watch it here, with a report coming later from David Tilley. I will also be doing an Instagram Live Interview with Designer Abe Lugo on Wednesday, July 22, at 7pm PST on the @lamleygroup IG feed. We will be going in-depth on all the …
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Matchbox Monday looks at the Albuquerque Gatherings
A rundown of all the models we have had to date.
More from the Matchbox Gathering: A meeting of the Ambassador Buses, Charity Auction items, and more.
A quick video I did on the Lamley Extras YouTube Channel last night at the Matchbox Gathering. There is no way to show all that goes on at the Gathering, but here are a couple of highlights. The first is a quick livestream I did before the Mattel Presentation at last night's dinner. Event organizer …
Bugatti Divo, Alfa Giulia, C8 Corvette & More. Check out the 2020 Matchbox New Model Lineup.
I think it is safe to say this lineup of 2020 New Models is loaded. Abe & the Matchbox Team dropped several hammers during the Sneaks Presentation at the Gathering last night, and it was pretty awesome to see. I live-streamed the presentation, which is below, and took some quick footage of the display cases …
Here is the Matchbox Gathering of Friends Dinner Exclusive 1980 Mercedes-Benz Wagon
No time to type, with the preview coming, so here is the video: https://youtu.be/i3YxvY06dAw
The Matchbox 2020 New Model & Line Preview is tonight from the Matchbox Gathering Convention. It will stream LIVE on the Lamley YouTube Channel.
The Matchbox Gathering of Friends in Albuquerque is humming along, and as usual you can be a part tonight. The Matchbox Team will be previewing 2020 New Models, upcoming lineups, announcing the Custom Contest winners, and much more, and it will stream live on the Lamley YouTube Channel: https://youtu.be/aVgiDGDaY4Y I have it scheduled to start …
The Matchbox Gathering of Friends Convention is this weekend. Prepare for a 2020 Matchbox onslaught.
I have spent the last week juggling two family reunions. You can come up with your own conclusion on how that is going, but you may have noticed the lack of videos the last few days. I'm a bit tired. But I have a reprieve coming. I get to nerd out at the Matchbox Gathering …
Opening the “Matchbox Mystery Box” at the Gathering of Friends Convention
This year's Matchbox Gathering of Friends Charity Auction was certainly a memorable one. Some incredible lots, and some epic bidding battles. I did film one that I will post later. One of the highlights came AFTER the auction. Joe Fenski - who attendees of the HW Convention will know - won the Mattel-donated "Mystery Box". …
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Here is the Matchbox 2019 New Models & Line Preview
In case you missed it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y-_3inTd6i8
Just Unveiled: Matchbox Gathering Datsun 510 Dealer Model & Ford Skyjacker Superduty F-350 Dinner Model
Here they are. Attendees at the 2018 Matchbox Gathering of Friends were just given their Dinner Model (with some getting the early registrant variation), and soon after Jim Gallegos unveiled the Dealer Model. Jim was kind enough to allow me to photograph the models beforehand, so you are getting a look along with everyone here. …
Here are some of my favorite Matchbox Convention exclusives from years past.
It starts today. I am doing my annual excursion through southeastern Utah, southwestern Colorado, and northern New Mexico on my way to Albuquerque, arriving in time for the festivities to begin. I will be busy this year, streaming a few things live on the Lamley YouTube Channel (including the 2019 New Model Preview on Saturday …
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Here are the Mattel-donated charity auction items for next week’s Matchbox Gathering of Friends. Which prototypes should I pursue?
This is always a blast. The Matchbox Gathering of Friends is now one week away. I am getting my Matchbox geek on in preparation, and I will be full-fledged into it by next week. One of the events I look forward to most is the charity auction held on Saturday night after the Mattel presentation. …
Discussing the 2018 Matchbox New Models with Designer Abe Lugo
Just before I left this year's Matchbox Gathering of Friends Convention, Matchbox Designer Abe Lugo and I sat down to do a quick review of the 2018 New Models. This isn't all of them. If you watched the 2018 Line Preview from Saturday night, all the new stuff might have been a little overwhelming. But …
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Matchbox will present the 2018 New Models and other new products tonight. Here is how to watch it.
Sorry I haven't been dropping a lot of updates from the Matchbox Gathering of Friends here in Albuquerque. The fact is there is a lot to do, and I don't want to miss any of it. It is always a joy to come. But obviously not everyone can attend, but there is still a …
The Lamley Daily: 2017 Matchbox ’71 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-X Gathering of Friends Dinner Exclusive (1 of 75)
#lamleydaily - July 22, 2017 Model: Matchbox '71 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-X Line: 2017 Matchbox Gathering of Friends Dinner Exclusive (1 of 75 early registrant variant) Where to get it: Here is Albuquerque at the Dinner, or later on eBay. Why it's in the collection: Because all Gathering models go in the collection, especially if they …
The Lamley Daily: Matchbox 1955 Ford F100 Panel 2008 Gathering of Friends Exclusive
#lamleydaily - July 21, 2017 Leading up to the Matchbox Gathering Convention this week, it’s gonna be all Event Exclusives from years past, leading up to showcases on this year’s models. Model: Matchbox 1955 Ford F100 Panel Line: 2008 Matchbox Gathering of Friends Exclusives Where to get it: eBay has a couple at the moment …
Here are the 2017 Matchbox Gathering of Friends Exclusive Models: 1971 Nissan Skyline 2000GT-X & 1990 VW Transporter Crew Cab
They are easily two of the most talked-about new Matchbox castings from last year. 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 …
The Matchbox Gathering Convention is a month away. The teases are hitting.
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. 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. Event organizer Jim …
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