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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 – August 2006

Matt’s Models – August 2006

Spark models is a manufacturer out of Macau, that has started producing Lotus models along with various other marques. I was a bit hesitant about ordering one, due to the fact that they are hand made out of resin (1 am a die

Matt Slayton August 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 – April 2006

Matt’s Models – April 2006

This month brings another new find from Brumm. If you remember from previous newsletters, Brumm is a die cast manufacturer out of Italy that has produced numerous 1/43 scale models including Aston Martin’s and Ferrari. recently, they began producing Lotus- albeit, just one model,

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

Matt’s Models – February 2006

Matt’s Models – February 2006

It seems the Lotus Exige has been everywhere lately, from great reviews in numerous magazines, all the way to the toy aisle! This month, we will look at a few new goodies that focus on the Exige! First off, IXO models,

Matt Slayton February 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 – December 2005

Matt’s Models – December 2005

Well, another year is almost gone, yet there is still time to beg and plead with your spouse or significant other, for Lotus goodies for Christmas. Here are a few of the more obscure items out there… This is a 1:38 scale model

Matt Slayton December 1, 2005April 29, 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

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Matt’s Models – October 2005

Matt’s Models – October 2005

The Elan and Elite are the focus of this months article, as both models have been very nicely done by Sunstar and IXO. Sunstar has represented Lotus models rather well through the years, with models being produced of the Elise S1. GT1, and

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