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I do get a lot of stuff each week. Â Some store finds, some mail finds, some blog-related content items. Â Lots of stuff. But it isn't every week I get wall-display items. Â Those are the models that I like so much they make it to the wall. Â The wall in this case is one of my …
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The epic Tomica Limited Vintage September Release arrived this week from Japan Booster, and it doesn't disappoint. Â At all. I have been hyped for the RX-7, and honestly it is even better than I thought. Â Don't know how, but it is. Â Have a look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a28qcRt79ng Some pre-Lamley Studio pics:
Tomica Limited Vintage loves the 1-2 Punch: Release an amazing batch of models one day, getting us nerds into a frenzy, and then cold-cock us from the other side with the announcement of a future release. Â Then we all recover. Â Or try to. My September release is on its way from Japan Booster, full of …
No long-winded blabbering in this post. Â Just get to Japan Booster ASAP: Tomica Limited Vintage at Japan Booster If you don't know I am providing this link so quickly, just now what I am linking to is selling fast. Â The Tomica Limited Vintage September Release is here, and available now at Japan Booster. Â That means …
Don't put your party hats away just yet. Â Hot Wheels turned 50 this year, while Matchbox entered its golden years at 65. But don't forget this young buck. Â Tomica Limited Vintage turns 15. Â Hooray! Â If we can get this pouty teen off their Snapchat for a minute, we will surely celebrate. And TLV already has …
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Heads up time! Â Tomica Limited Vintage has release the June 2018 assortment, and the models are now available at the Japan Booster ebay store: Tomica Limited Vintage at Japan Booster This is a great batch, but then again what TLV release isn't? Â Honda heads will love the S600 and S800, and Skyline nerds will gobble …
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JDM YO! We use the term a lot in the little car world, mostly erroneously. Â But there is no doubt the diecast world has taught us a lot about Japanese cars, new and old. Â But how much do you really know? Â I've learned along the way, but still use very helpful references like Japanese Nostalgic …
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Don't read what I am writing. Â Just follow the link to japanbooster.com and go order your Tomicarama. Pre-orders at Japan Booster Or read this is you aren't sure. Â Tomica Limited Vintage is releasing its first Tomicarma in years, a used car lot diorama that I use as a backdrop for my YouTube videos. Â I get …
#lamleydaily #tlvweek - May 16, 2018 Model: Tomica Limited Vintage Neo Lancia Delta HF Integrale 16V Where to get it: Japan Booster lists them often. Another surprising choice from TLV a couple of years ago, and a model that I love to show collectors who are new to the brand. Â TLV does surprise. Â Being used …
#lamleydaily #tlvweek - May 15th, 2018 Model: Tomica Limited Vintage Nissan Skyline 2000RS Turbo Where to get it: Japan Booster lists them often. Yes, I am doing my second TLV Skyline in as many days. Â Oh well. Â But my point of showing these models is to help those of you who don't collect TLV understand …
#lamleydaily #tlvweek - May 14, 2018 Model: Tomica Limited Vintage Neo Nissan Skyline GT-R Autech Where to get it: TLV at Japan Booster ebay store or preorder the new colors at japanbooster.com. It is TLV Week. Â I will dedicate an entire week's worth of Lamley Daily posts to Tomica Limited Vintage, plus some additional posts …
Welcome to TLV Week! With Tomica Limited Vintage unveiling the Mazda RX-7, which is coming in September, I get the feeling that many collectors will be jumping into the TLV pool for the first time. Â So, in preparation, I am dedicating this week to TLV features. Â I will still do other features from other brands, …
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Tomica Limited Vintage Week begins today, and it starts with the brand new May Release. I will be featuring some of my favorite TLV castings this week, and I have some videos planned as well. Â It will end next weekend with features on the May release, which is on its way from Japan Booster now. …
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Going Alfa Romeo today. Â The 105/115 Series Coupes are as pretty as any car ever, and there are some fantastic replicas in 1/64. Â So for today's Saturday Showcase, I am looking at mine, from Hot Wheels to Kyosho to Tomica Limited Vintage to Matchbox. And speaking of Matchbox, the Giulia Sprint has a crazy, and …
Tomica Limited Vintage this week dropped the news that became the talk of the 1/64 world: They were applying their obsession for realism, detail, and scale to the FD3S RX-7, and the results are stunning. The two above will hit in September, with a third, in red, hitting in October. Â And they will undoubtedly be …
A heads up for the TLV fans. Â Tomica Limited Vintage has announced its August 2018 release, and there is another giant coming: This is the Hino Heavy Transport Trailer, and it comes on the heels of this one below, the Hino Wing Roof Trailer. Â That is due next month. I you haven't seen a TLV …
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That is the stupidest blog title ever, but you know you would have done it too. Â Because this: That is the new Toyoace Cattle Truck from Tomica Limited Vintage, coming in July 2018. Â And it comes with pigs. Â Yeah, I'm smiling. Â You are too. The July Release has been announced, and you can see it …
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Tomica Limited Vintage rarely disappoints, and that continues with the March 2018 Release. Â The models arrived this weekend from Japan Booster, and as usual, I opened the package on camera. Â There is no denying how fantastic the Civic and 510 are, but the Hino Truck is a treat. Â You can find them all at Japan …
I've been working through some of my all-time favorite Tomica Limited Vintage models.  I showcased the Super Silhouettes last weekend, and this weekend comes the Porsche 911 (along with a few faves from Kyosho). Be sure to subscribe, and enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nujICxvwvmA Find the TLV Porsches at Japan Booster.
Just got the word from Japan Booster that the March Release from Tomica Limited Vintage has arrived, and yes, it's loaded: Tomica Limited Vintage at Japan Booster It starts with the return of two very popular models. Â First the EK Civic Type R debuted last month to much fanfare, and it returns this month in …
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One of the pride and joys of my 1/64 collection, the Tomica Limited Vintage Super Silhouettes. Here are all 8 released by TLV. You can find them - occasionally - at Japan Booster. I've photographed these a lot. Â Here is my video showcase. Â Enjoy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NUGoZx_4MyY
#lamleydaily - March 5th, 2018 Model: 1997 Honda Civic Type R Line: Tomica Limited Vintage Neo Where to get it: Grab either color from Japan Booster, but they go fast Why it's in the collection: Because it's a Tomica Limited Vintage. Â But beyond that, it's a Honda done by TLV. Â That is a no-brainer combo. …
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#lamleydaily - February 21st, 2018 Model: Toyota Celica 1800GT-T Line: Tomica Limited Vintage Neo Where to get it: There is one available right now at Japan Booster Why it's in the collection: Like the Supra I showcased yesterday, the 3rd Gen Celica doesn't get a ton of love in today's JDM obsessed world.  The GT-T especially. …
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#lamleydaily - February 19, 2018 Model: (A70) Toyota Supra 2.0 Twin Turbo Line: Tomica Limited Vintage Neo Where to get it: I always get my TLV at Japan Booster Why its in the collection: The A70 Supra is a bit ignored in the diecast world. Â Not that the Celica Supras are exactly paid attention to, …
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