There haven’t been too many new Matchbox sneaks in a while, but we finally saw a few new ones courtesy of the matchboxworld Instagram. The highlight for me is this new licensed Goodyear truck livery, so let’s start there! Matchbox seems to finally be bringing back some good truck liveries, with the recent FedEx delivery... Continue Reading →
It’s been a great couple of years for diecast Porsches. After what felt like decades of Matchbox and Hot Wheels reusing the same old 911 GT3 castings, we’ve finally seen a whirlwind of new Porsches released. Hot Wheels released the 992 GT3 and Taycan, and Matchbox released a new Cayenne, 918, 911 Carrera 4, and... Continue Reading →
Mattel’s loss of the Ferrari license is one of the most frequently told stories in the world of diecast, and for good reason. The Ferrari brand holds a ton of significance for car enthusiasts all over the world, myself included. I used to love collecting Hot Wheels Ferraris, and I certainly wish they were still... Continue Reading →
It’s always amazing to see a new casting with some Matchbox heritage, and we’ve been getting spoiled lately with the modernized versions of classic castings being released left and right. The new Porsche Cayenne casting is so great it was my 2022 model of the year, the Karma GS-6 seemed to rise from the dead... Continue Reading →
Even when the shelves of retail stores are empty post-Christmas, you can always count on a toy show to be a treasure trove of exciting models and some great deals. This Sunday was no exception! Can you believe Greenlight made a model of an Iowa State Patrol car? I don’t normally collect Greenlight models, but... Continue Reading →
When the Karma GS-6 prototype casting was unveiled at the Gathering 2022, I dubbed it the surprise of the show. This car serves as a successor to the important but somewhat forgotten Fisker Karma casting, and I couldn’t wait to get these two models together to compare them. If you’re unaware of the history of... Continue Reading →
I wrote a fairly critical article when Matchbox’s 918 Spyder first hit the market in its gray and gold deco. While I stand by my comments in that article, some things have changed since then that have allowed me to really appreciate this new yellow version. One of my biggest criticisms was the casting choice... Continue Reading →
It’s been quite a while since we got some good sneaks from Matchbox, but the dry spell was broken this week when Matchbox previewed some heavy hitters. There’s lots of good stuff here, so let’s jump right in. Where else could we start? After being teased at the Gathering last year, it’s been silence on... Continue Reading →
I’ve always found it odd that the Zonda doesn’t get more recognition in the world of diecast. As I was growing up, it seemed like Horacio Pagani’s latest iteration of his namesake supercar was being featured every season on Top Gear. It had wild styling, an exhaust note to die for, the kind of supercar... Continue Reading →
This was a great year for Hot Wheels premiums, especially as a lover of German cars. There were many contenders, and I’m only considering cars I actually have (which disqualifies the E36 Estate), but I was finally able to narrow it down to five! Number 5: Nissan Z Proto The new Z appeared in both... Continue Reading →
2022 was not a banner year for Hot Wheels, though perhaps that’s just because 2021 was such a good year. Either way, we still got a number of excellent new models this year. These are my top five! Number 5: Lucid Air In his recent feature on the Lamley blog, Graham Heeps mentioned how nobody... Continue Reading →
It’s the end of the year, which means it’s the perfect time to take a look back at some of the best models of the year. Plus, everyone loves a top five list, right? I plan to do this for the blue brand as well, but let’s start with my favorite: the Matchbox mainline. Number... Continue Reading →
Toy shows are always one of the best places to find older models at reasonable prices, and I hit gold this week. Two Speed Machines castings, four Matchbox golden era castings, and a multipack exclusive Acura for $6! The proverbial wisdom is to save the best for last, but I simply can’t help myself. This... Continue Reading →
Matchbox has a long history of fantastically executed, stock looking pickup trucks. Trucks like the Silverado 1500 and Ram 1500 police car show Matchbox’s prowess with this type of vehicle, so my expectations were high when I heard they would be releasing the new F-150 Lightning. It does not disappoint. The F-150 Lightning fits well... Continue Reading →
It’s always great to see a new performance car hit the market, but it’s a rarity to see a new performance brand. Hyundai’s N division has been taking the world by storm since it’s debut a few years ago, but there has been a startling lack of N representation in the world of diecast. I’ve... Continue Reading →
Models like this make me question the hype around super treasure hunts. For 10% of the market rate of most super treasure hunts, this Lamborghini is intricately detailed with printing on five sides. It even has a spectraflame style green paint! That paint is the most striking part of this model, with the bright green... Continue Reading →
After several weeks of slow Matchbox news, we suddenly have a flurry of new sneaks and info. First up is a rare sneak from the Convoy line: a Shell tanker truck! I absolutely love this model. The Convoy line has felt rather stale and half-hearted for the past few years, but this model brings me... Continue Reading →
For most of us collectors, I think it’s fair to say our hobby is an extension of, or at least a byproduct of, our childhood love of cars (both 1:64 and 1:1). While my tastes have since shifted to more performance oriented sports cars and muscle cars, I grew up with an obsessive love for... Continue Reading →
This post is based on the premium/car culture sneaks shown in a recent Lamley video, so if you haven’t watched that yet, go check it out. Let’s jump right in with my favorite model shown, the Cayman GT4! Given Porsche’s huge following among car and diecast enthusiasts, I’ve always been perplexed by the lack of... Continue Reading →
The final mix of 2022 hasn’t even hit stores yet, but that hasn’t stopped Matchbox from sneaking the first mix of 2023 on their Instagram, and it looks great! As the company has previously mentioned, they will be including carry-forward vehicles in each of their 13 mixes for 2023. Naturally, collectors have expressed concern that... Continue Reading →
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