The Hot Wheels Display: 4 down, 20 to go...

Slow process I know, but thanks to your suggestions, I did just DLM four new selections for the wall display.  20 to go...

What do you think of my first four?

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Matchbox 2017 Preview, Part 2: '16 Toyota Tacoma & Fiat 500X...

This is Part 2 of several posts showcasing the EP and 3D prototypes Matchbox brought to show at the Gathering earlier this month.

Here are two more models that are in the EP phase - meaning the casting is done, and it moves on to getting any final touches, and then color and deco.

The first is the 2016 Toyota Tacoma, and the second the Fiat 500X.  The Tacoma is a surprising choice, considering an earlier Tacoma was released just a few years ago as a Life Guard truck.  This Tacoma carries the new body style and grill, and also has an accessory - in this case, a tent.

Accessories seem to be the thing in the auto world, and it is cool to see Matchbox tapping into that with both the Brookwood and now the Tacoma.  Like the Wagon, the Toyota sacrifices its interior to get its accessory, and also like the wagon, it is removable.  No interior is a bummer, but I think this model is far more interesting with the tent.  Plus, with Matchbox dedicated to metal bodies for all models, especially licensed, I can take this with no problem.

The Fiat is also a surprise.  Seeing a Fiat isn't surprising, but the 500X is.  A little more obscure, but with Hot Wheels already producing a fairly stock 500, this is welcome.  And it looks rally-like, especially with its roof rack.

So here they are, two more models to look forward to in 2017, and based on where they are in development, it shouldn't be too long before they hit the pegs...

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My daughter is back home. Time to start the Lamley Carded Sale again...

Lamley Carded Sale on ebay...

After a girls trip with Mom, a jaunt to the Gathering with Dad, and then summer camp, my daughter has finally settled back home.  And I put her right back to work.  The Lamley Carded Sale continues at the link below:

Lamley Carded Sale on ebay...

If you remember, my daughter, as a way to earn money this summer, is selling off all of my carded extras.  I get the space, she gets the commission, so it is a win-win.  All that went on hold when she was on trips for essentially the whole month of July, but now she is back and ready to start it all up again.

The listings have started today, including a couple relisted because winners didn't pay (grrrrr) - and we will try to get more up later in the week.  In the meantime, have a gander, and bid on what you want.  There is a lot of good stuff.  And if there is something you are looking for, let me know at lamleygroup@gmail.com and I can see if I have it.

Thanks everyone and good luck...

Some of the items in the sale:

(single-seat variation)

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The third color of the Hot Wheels multipack exclusive Datsun 620 has hit Walmart...

Just a heads up to get your hunting cap on.  Time to hunt a new Datsun 620.

Lamley Reader Bob Parslow let us know that he found the black recolor of the 620 at a Walmart in California.  I am sure it will hit at Targets, Walgreens, TRU, and any other store that stocks 9-packs eventually, but be on the lookout.

Bob was nice enough to supply pics as well, and this may be the best color yet.  If the past is any indicator, this is the final color for the model.  We will see...

(Thanks Bob.)

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