I was inspired by a recent Instagram post from @font_kustoms where they pointed out the growing repetition of boring castings in the current Matchbox lineup and showed some great castings from the back catalog that would make a better choice for upcoming assortments. I couldn’t agree more, though I think that there are some other... Continue Reading →
Matchbox’s Alfa Romeo Stelvio Is Far Better Than Its Packaging Suggests
Matchbox and Alfa Romeo have a famously troubled past, filled with limited recolors and underutilized castings. Yet, in recent years we’ve seen plenty of interesting recolors of both the new Giulia and the old Guilia Sprint GTA, so it seems the two companies must have resolved their differences. With this newfound cooperation, we now get... Continue Reading →
Matchbox News – 3/24/2024 – Jeep Gladiator Super Chase, Alfa Romeo Tonale, Prius, Pathfinder, and More!
Despite the very slow release of new models at retail, we keep seeing lots of exciting sneaks of upcoming Matchbox models on their Instagram. Let’s jump right into this week’s sneaks! The first thing to catch my eye was this bright orange Jeep Gladiator, identifiable as a super chase by its rubber tires and “SC”... Continue Reading →
Expanding My Horizons With The McLaren 600LT From LCD Model
As the frustration of trying to find popular Hot Wheels and Matchbox models at retail grows year after year, I find myself exploring the world of more premium 1/64 models. I’ve covered my experiences with MiniGT, BBR, and Pop Race on this blog before, but after finding a killer deal on this McLaren 600LT made... Continue Reading →
How Did Hot Wheels Get Exotic Envy’s Casting Selection So Wrong?
Through all its iterations, the Exotic Envy premium series has been a mixed bag. The concept is an easy slam-dunk (a car culture set comprised of all desirable, poster-worthy exotic cars – yes please!), but the execution has fallen short of the concept’s potential in every iteration. We’ll examine the new set momentarily, but first... Continue Reading →
Matchbox News – 3/3/2024 – Taycan Sport Turismo, Ford Anglia, GR Supra, and More!
New product has been nearly nonexistent at retail stores, but the sneak peeks are still flowing strong! Let's take a peek at what Matchbox shared with us on their Instagram this week. It’s always an exciting week when we get some Porsche news, and I know many of us German car lovers have been waiting... Continue Reading →