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Right out of the gate, let's be clear. No Ferraris in this Release. Hopefully there aren't too many laptops being slammed shut with a grown of disproval. I too have fallen for the spell of the TLV Ferraris, but we are back to the basics for April. We need a chance to catch out breath …
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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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Tomica Limited Vintage Ferrari at Japan Booster I was talking to a friend yesterday who had just seen the photos of the new Ferraris from Tomica Limited Vintage. He said he "probably" should have pre-ordered at least the F40 on Japan Booster's Pre-Order site. I corrected him by saying he "definitely" should have. There are …
When Tomy announced the July 2019 Tomica Limited Vintage release, it was all about the Evo. They finally tackled the legendary Mitsubishi Lancer, and it looks fantastic. Then attention swung to the next color of the 787b, and finally settled on the shockingly cool Bluebird SSS-R. Add an underrated Toyota Crown and July is - …
Tomica Limited Vintage released the first pics of the July 2019 Batch, and it could be called "Rally-Ready". With all due respect to a splendid matte black Mazda 787b and a pair of underrated Toyota Crown Sedans, this batch is all about the first issues of the 1990 Mitsubishi Lancer GSR Evolution IV in gray …
Here is a head's up for you Mazda RX-7 Collectors. The March Release form Tomica Limited Vintage is out, and it includes two stunning models, highlighted by the first Police RX-7. And they are at Japan Booster now: TLV at Japan Booster And there are others. Two Subaru 360, two Toyota Mark II, and a …
I'm going to post this now, because mayhem is around the corner when it comes to Tomica Limited Vintage. Cutting to the chase, here is the link to the June 2019 Pre-Sale Page at Japan Booster. Follow it now, and snag the models you want, namely the two Nissan GT-Rs. You are going to be …
Lots of TLV news this week. Tomytec announced its June Release, highlighted by a new Nissan GT-R Police car and a new Nissan Gloria casting: https://www.instagram.com/p/Bt01_J_lqsa/ We are still waiting to see more Ferraris, which are hopefully coming soon, but these models are all well embedded in TLV's roots. A utility truck, a modern classic, …
Long blog post title. Maybe appropriate considering Tomica Limited Vintage has released the fourth version of one its largest models, the Hino 5-car Transporter. And that, along with the rest of the February 2019 Release is available now at Japan Booster. Tomica Limited Vintage at Japan Booster The Transporter ain't cheap, but worth the price. …
Haulers have become a must for us 1/64 nerds. There is just something about seeing our favorite cars on the back of a truck. Lots of brands have put out haulers, and there are a ton of really nice releases. But nothing surpasses the Nissan Atlas Hauler by Tomica Limited Vintage. Ultra-realistic, perfect 1/64 scale, …
Tomytec released this video on their YouTube Channel in late December, and I thought I would share. I have said, and will continue to say, that there is nothing like TLV. They are expensive, but worth it. You don't need to have a lot either, just pony up for the replicas that you really want. …
New year, new setup. Well sort of. I looked at my video background, and I have no complaints. The Tomicarama car lot has been a trooper, serving as the background for my videos for awhile. And it will remain. But what about the foreground? I have used a lot of materials, but I wanted to …
A heavyweight Royal Rumble of Diecast. Time to choose the 2018 1/64 Model of the Year. Obviously this is the LAMLEY AWARDS Model of the Year. I say that because the nominees all come from brands I typically cover, some obviously more than others. I scoured through the Lamley Blog, YouTube Channel, and social media …
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Just get it done now. Â Don't take a chance and miss out when they are released. I have already professed that the release of the Tomica Limited Vintage Ferraris is one of the biggest events of 2019 in our 1/64 world. Â TLV unveiled the first three last week, due in March, and now this week …
I've been known to hype a model or two. Â I'll take that, but let's mostly blame the models. Â There has been so much good stuff from so many brands, and I just like to show it. But yeah I am guilty of dropping a little hyperbole. Â So if you don't like it, I will just …
Another month, another great release from Tomica Limited Vintage. Tomica Limited Vintage at Japan Booster The highlight of this batch is sure the fourth and fifth releases of the Mazda RX-7. Â These also introduce new rims as well. Â Beyond those, two more Prince Glorias and another Isuzu Bus. If you don't have the first three …
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Now that the frenzy of the Damaged Box Sale is over, let's talk about what else is at Japan Booster that is worth snagging. Â I mean, the whole store is on sale, and free shipping on all orders $50? Â Start looking folks! Always start with Tomica Limited Vintage, but look at Kyosho, Tomica Premium, and …
It has become a Lamley tradition. Â I know because a ton of you have asked me about it: "Is Japan Booster doing the TLV Damaged Box Sale this year?" First off, yes they are. Â Second, if you haven't heard of this sale, you really want to pay attention. Â Let's start with putting the links right …
Call this the calm before the storm. The November Release from Tomica Limited Vintage is here, and has some gems for the true TLV collector. Â Why? Â Because there are no Skylines, RX-7's or Supras for the fanboys, but rather a beautifully redone Prince Gloria and a pair of Toyota Crown Hardtops. Â You've got to be …
Keep checking off the list. Â First it was the Tomicarama, then the Nissan Atlas Hauler, and now the Hino 5-car Transporter. Â Tomica Limited Vintage is throwing collectors a bone, and you'd be smart to take advantage. Prices on many of the most sought-after TLV have skyrocketed, and the Hino 5-car Transporter is one of them. …
The next RX-7 from TLV is here. Â The October release from Tomica Limited Vintage is out and available to purchase at Japan Booster: Tomica Limited Vintage at Japan Booster This is the third RX-7 release of five planned, and each is a must have. Â And the same can be said for the lesser known Toyota …
If I could, I would show you a pic of my desk, but right now I can't. Â But know it is full of Hot Wheels Convention and Car Culture models and upcoming 2019 Matchbox. Â And everything that is sitting here is definitely exciting. Â Both brands are on a roll, and collecting them has been a …
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I reserve the questionable language for truly significant events. So... Holy shit Tomica Limited Vintage is doing Ferrari! As reported by Dengeki Hobby Web, Tomica Limited Vintage has a display at the All Japan Model Hobby Show, and there they are unveiling early prototypes of several upcoming Ferraris. From an F40 with opening parts to …
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A post on the Lamley Group Facebook Group (affectionately known as the Group Group or LGG) reminded me that I took photos of the TLV and Kyosho 787B's back when TLV released their first. So I am going to post them here. Â I originally had the #55 replica by Kyosho, but that is now sitting …
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