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Matt’s Models – December 2007

Matt’s Models – December 2007

A few months ago, I discussed the new James Bond collection from the UK. At that time, I had managed to score the Lotus Esprit (No. 3) from that collection. Since that time, I have acquired the remaining Lotus models from that series.

Matt Slayton December 1, 2007April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Matt’s Models – July 2007

Matt’s Models – July 2007

This month, there are a few repaints, and some great news across the pond! First off. Hot Wheels has repainted the silver esprit (code car) black- for yet another variation to add to your collection. The tampos are the same, only the paint

Matt Slayton July 1, 2007April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Matt’s Models – January 2007

Matt’s Models – January 2007

This month, we will continue from our discussion in November on Corgi and the Lotus Esprit releases. With the release of “For Your Eyes Only”, Corgi released various versions of the Lotus Esprit used in the movie. Interestingly, only the copper version with the

Matt Slayton January 1, 2007April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Matt’s Models – November 2006

Matt’s Models – November 2006

With the release of the latest James Bond movie, “Casino Royale” in theaters now, I thought I would review what James Bond Lotus vehicles are available currently- with a bit of searching-from Corgi. To begin with. I found this tidbit of information about

Matt Slayton November 1, 2006April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Matt’s Models – September 2006

Matt’s Models – September 2006

This month, there continues a trend to release more goodies and create havoc on my wallet… For those of you that missed out when the Lotus Project M250 was released..and rereleased, and released as a limited edition “Treasure Hunt” vehicle, rejoice, as Hot Wheels has once again

Matt Slayton September 1, 2006April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Matt’s Models – June 2006

Matt’s Models – June 2006

This month brings a few new goodies to the collector market, along with a surprise from the past! For those of you who missed out when Hot Wheels released the Lotus Esprit (in all three variations) a few years ago … well,

Matt Slayton June 1, 2006April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Matt’s Models – January 2006

Matt’s Models – January 2006

I hope that 2006 finds everyone well, and ready to start a new year collecting. December turned out to he a good month of sorts as lotus collectibles were concerned. After a delay of nearly 10 months (the original launch date s Feb.

Matt Slayton January 1, 2006June 25, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Matt’s Models – November 2005

Matt’s Models – November 2005

This month brings us some new releases in the 1:64 scale realm by both Hot Wheels and Johnny Lightning. Hot Wheels has re-released the Lotus Sport Elise for 2005, this time with a metallic purple exterior, and chrome interior. The graphics on the

Matt Slayton November 1, 2005April 29, 2024 Uncategorized Read more

Other Articles

  • Matt’s Models – May 2008
    This month, we continue where we left off with more of the 1/43 scale Lotus […]
  • Matt’s Models – May 2007
    First up this month is a 1/43 scale model from Cararama- a Lotus Sport Elise […]
  • Matt’s Models – December 2005
    Well, another year is almost gone, yet there is still time to beg and […]
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    On the weekend of September 13-14, exactly 50 years after opening the gates for […]
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