For The 1/64 Fanatics
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 →
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