I’m a few weeks behind on my coverage of Matchbox sneaks (be sure you follow @matchboxworld on Instagram to see them as soon as they drop) so today’s post will be playing catch up. Matchbox dropped some very exciting sneaks in the last couple weeks, so let’s jump right in. First up is the Cadillac... Continue Reading →
Matchbox’s new 5-packs have been spotted in the wild, and they look to be some of the best ones of 2022. First up is the “City Drivers” pack, which appears to feature all new decos, making it an obvious buy for Matchbox fans. It features a Chrysler 300C with a clean blue paint job, a... Continue Reading →
I’m a huge VW fan, and the Mk5 Golf GTI is one of my all-time favorite Matchbox models, so you’d think I would love the Mk2 GTI. However, this model has been plagued by odd decos since its debut release, starting with an orange design featuring the rabbit logo and followed by a Polizei livery... Continue Reading →
Despite the hype surrounding this new Matchbox Porsche (and it is a great model), it represents a missed opportunity for the Matchbox brand. In fact, the missed opportunity is two-fold: the model choice and the execution of this debut release. Given that Matchbox only releases 100 models each year – Moving Parts and Collector notwithstanding... Continue Reading →
It’s Sunday, and that means toy shows! While new inventory has been slow coming into retail stores, there’s always something interesting to be found at a diecast collector event. So, while I would have loved to be at the Hot Wheels Collector Nationals in Charlotte, I set off instead for my local toy show. What... Continue Reading →
The Hot Wheels Collector Nationals in Charlotte are this week, and perhaps the most exciting news so far is of the upcoming Car Culture mix. The card art was originally posted by Lamley Group, followed shortly by full images posted by 1stopdiecast. This mix is focused on JDM cars and looks to have some absolutely... Continue Reading →
Nearly 10 years after the slow and unceremonious death of mainstream blogging online, I am starting a new blog. This may seem an odd decision, and indeed I’ve questioned my sanity at several points along the way from idea to creation, but I’ve arrived at a simple conclusion: I miss the old internet. As the... Continue Reading →
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