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’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’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’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’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’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’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’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’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’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