Lamley Showcase: Mini GT Director Glen Chou on Special Editions, Promos, and other Rarities

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  • Опубліковано 6 жов 2024
  • Here in Malaysia for the MDX Convention and special “One Night in Malaysia” dinner hosted by Mini GT, and this video is a special one.
    A conversation with Director Glen Chou as he showcases some relatively unknown rarities that have been made over the years, from special promo models to passion projects to charity models to the unique Director’s Gift exclusives in black chrome.
    The stories behind these are fascinating, as is Glen’s insight into the approach of one of the hottest brands in diecast.

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  • @ronsenzel9056
    @ronsenzel9056 Рік тому +40

    Big fan of Glen. Really like what mini GT is doing to the point where I rarely buy hotwheels anymore. Not knocking hotwheels at all. Mini GT just makes models that are more to my particular liking. Glad you had Glen on.

    • @Booster_Diecast
      @Booster_Diecast Рік тому +3

      That's exactly how I am. Started with hotwheels, and now I mainly collect Mini gt

  • @stephencook754
    @stephencook754 Рік тому +5

    I'm so glad Glen explained the value of the weight of the models. For years, many collectors have complained about plastic bases only to be rebuffed with "it's not important." I mean, it kinda is.

  • @miniracerzofficial
    @miniracerzofficial Рік тому +9

    This was so cool to watch. You can tell Glen has so much passion and drive for what he does. I am inspired by the continued success of Mini GT and can't wait to see what else they can accomplish. Thanks for documenting this awesome conversation, Lamley Group!

  • @YTFaultier
    @YTFaultier Рік тому +10

    Great to see the car manufactors recognize them as valuable models and not as toys 😃👍

  • @philippebarre5850
    @philippebarre5850 Рік тому +4

    Great video! Glen and his team are very talented people… thank you for you and your team as well to show us these masterpieces. Thank you for Glen for all he does for his community 👍❤️🙏

  • @abbiravindhran8424
    @abbiravindhran8424 Рік тому +2

    LETS GO!!! MINI GT IS THE BEST!!! Love the variety, love the price, love everything!!! Thank you Glen for making 1/64 so much better! 😍❤

  • @juanlin555
    @juanlin555 Рік тому +2

    It’s crazy cool that John you’re there in Malaysia! Have fun!

  • @the_triumphster
    @the_triumphster Рік тому +1

    it was an honour to have met you and mr glen today. keep on rollin

  • @lokayden2157
    @lokayden2157 Рік тому +2

    Im going to the event today! Wish to see you!

  • @huy7573
    @huy7573 Рік тому +3

    The Lincoln Capri is beautiful. Love how heavy it feels in hand too. I hope Mini GT will produce more classic american cars in the future.

  • @stephanburgess654
    @stephanburgess654 Рік тому

    I am a Mitsubishi model collector. So happy with the models Mini GT have produced. At the moment all my models have come from Hong Kong but still so happy with them.

  • @jrex9197
    @jrex9197 4 місяці тому

    Really liking this company & are new to them. Can't wait to get my 1st 2 models in the mail on monday. Great video

  • @juanlin555
    @juanlin555 Рік тому

    Love these videos with Glen and his insight on the planning and design and overall story that goes on behind the cars. That heavy Lincoln casting with thick paint has the intended feel of a Greenlight 😆 Can’t wait for part 2 hopefully before next year!

  • @paullutz457
    @paullutz457 Рік тому +2

    Amazing pieces. I have 64 Mini GTs in my collection. 48 GR Supras, 10 MK4 Supras, and 6 TRD 3000 GTs.

    • @ThanhLai5
      @ThanhLai5 Рік тому

      I'm still missing the silver TRD 3000 (#200). Hopefully I can get one someday.

    • @paullutz457
      @paullutz457 Рік тому

      @@ThanhLai5 It wasn't easy tracking down. The Chase was even harder.

    • @ThanhLai5
      @ThanhLai5 Рік тому +1

      @@paullutz457 I'm not into chases, a full collection of Supra Mk4 by MiniGT is good enough for me (minus the chases).

    • @abbiravindhran8424
      @abbiravindhran8424 Рік тому +1

      i have 53. Each one is a different model

    • @paullutz457
      @paullutz457 Рік тому

      @@abbiravindhran8424 I'm a Supra fan across all brands.

  • @thealifrs4_463
    @thealifrs4_463 Рік тому +1

    the new standard of premium diecast

  • @IF040020
    @IF040020 9 місяців тому

    What a nice material. Never knew these existed.

  • @amazingcars1324
    @amazingcars1324 Рік тому

    Glen you make amazing and beautiful Mini GT diecast cars for everyone to enjoy in this amazing hobby!!

  • @jeffrey2271
    @jeffrey2271 Рік тому

    Hey, welcome to Malaysia. Hope you enjoyed your stay. Too bad no chance bump into you. Been following you for many years...

  • @minigtmexicofans9840
    @minigtmexicofans9840 Рік тому

    great video Mr Lamley!!! as always you have amazing content!!! thank you and congratulations!!!

  • @ioanniskritsotakis1228
    @ioanniskritsotakis1228 Рік тому +3

    Mattel could get some tips from him, especially about the convention cars, anything that doesn't get given at the show, gets destroyed.

  • @x-90
    @x-90 Рік тому +4

    25:11 GOD DAMMIT I BUY EVERY MINI GT IMSA CAR BUT I CANT BUY THIS UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

  • @motionmannzll25
    @motionmannzll25 Рік тому

    Welcome to Malaysia. Iam following you for years.. look up at Art Of Speed Malaysia.. the 1st south east Asia hotwheels convention. Hope to see you there. Or anyone who's is going.

  • @xefilz
    @xefilz Рік тому +1

    To me, the best brand in this right now. No doubt

  • @RyderL2002
    @RyderL2002 Рік тому

    wish i had the time to travel to malaysia just for a convention lol, looks awesome lamley!

  • @markbarter9717
    @markbarter9717 Рік тому

    absolutely fantastic video, could you do one with kaido house, so we get to know what other models he has produced, chase and show specials. 😊😁

  • @Blitz0065
    @Blitz0065 7 місяців тому

    Wow where was this filmed? I'd love to see more photos or video of that space. It's giving me some good display ideas!!

  • @DainSmart-vm7pc
    @DainSmart-vm7pc Рік тому +1

    I've invested so much into hot wheels premium/real riders the top hot wheels,it wouldn't make it plausible to start collecting mini gt but if would start again it would be MINI GT 😢

  • @stevenagy3946
    @stevenagy3946 Рік тому +1

    Would love to see a checklist for collectorso we could categorize easier

  • @Mechanic618
    @Mechanic618 Рік тому +26

    Kinda ridiculous to destroy product just to make it "more exclusive" when other hobbyists could have enjoyed those convention units.

    • @gart5041
      @gart5041 Рік тому +1

      Fr, I don’t care if the mirror finish isn’t perfect. The imperfection would lowkey be a cool talking point.

    • @acropophia8857
      @acropophia8857 Рік тому +1

      @@gart5041i think he meant the event models, its so ridiculous like imagine mattel doing that.

    • @gart5041
      @gart5041 Рік тому +2

      @@acropophia8857 oh the lambos, I think either way throwing any models out is a waste.

    • @Anth230
      @Anth230 Рік тому

      ​@@gart5041 Meh...so what...🤷‍♂️

    • @themacleanboy
      @themacleanboy Рік тому +2

      I highly doubt there would be any leftovers in reality

  • @Jackravenhop
    @Jackravenhop Рік тому +2

    More German, and classic American cars, please! I’d love to see MiniGT make some Volkswagens, specifically a MK6 Jetta GLI.

    • @seismic6435
      @seismic6435 Рік тому

      Nah, we need modern American cars like the Neon SRT 4 and C7

    • @Jackravenhop
      @Jackravenhop Рік тому +1

      @@seismic6435 I feel like auto world would make that dodge and corvette before MiniGT… Not many premium manufacturers make Volkswagen, and the few that do only make Beetles or Buses.

  • @happyduckling1365
    @happyduckling1365 Рік тому

    So exciting! I was wondering, what do you think is the best protector pack for carded hotwheels? Please, anyone answer, I'm debating protech or sterling

  • @AlexAguirreC
    @AlexAguirreC Рік тому

    Great interview!

  • @abbiravindhran8424
    @abbiravindhran8424 Рік тому +4

    Can we have Glen collaborate with BBR to do Ferraris?

    • @seismic6435
      @seismic6435 Рік тому +2

      That's not how licensing works

    • @kgr3977
      @kgr3977 Рік тому

      64 scale Ferrari sucks

    • @abbiravindhran8424
      @abbiravindhran8424 Рік тому +1

      @@kgr3977 How do you know? They never even made it? Only Bburago currently makes 1/64 Ferraris and those are garbage

    • @civicrider5556
      @civicrider5556 Рік тому

      @@kgr3977 tomica and tarmac works would like to have a talk with you

  • @rorroryusoul
    @rorroryusoul Рік тому

    Very cool castings lamley group

  • @localtactic
    @localtactic 4 місяці тому

    Hopefully they do MALAYSIA car.. So many SCALPELIR for PROTON SAGA model 😭

  • @apocalipsis1374
    @apocalipsis1374 Рік тому

    4:48 9:44 21:58 🔥😎👌
    Amazing Color Cars !!

  • @brianwong7285
    @brianwong7285 Рік тому +1

    Here's hoping MiniGT will add the Mclaren F1 LM to their worklist.

    • @seismic6435
      @seismic6435 Рік тому +1

      Yes, it's already in prepro

    • @brianwong7285
      @brianwong7285 Рік тому

      @@seismic6435 That'd be the Shorttail F1 GTR.
      Here's hoping they really make the F1 LM road car.

    • @seismic6435
      @seismic6435 Рік тому +1

      @@brianwong7285 oh ok my misunderstanding. Maybe one day

  • @paukpauk6494
    @paukpauk6494 Рік тому

    wooooow....amazing
    super coooOl.... Thanks.

  • @currylaksa
    @currylaksa Рік тому

    it has side mirror, rolls, good paint, nice wheels and details, size properly, also fairly price. i can see why mini gt can take miniscale market share so quickly

    • @seismic6435
      @seismic6435 Рік тому +1

      Not really, it's just good timing. They're this generation's Kyosho

    • @currylaksa
      @currylaksa Рік тому

      @@seismic6435 nope different, kyosho is dead

    • @civicrider5556
      @civicrider5556 Рік тому +1

      @@currylaksa not really dead but has gotten to a niche

    • @currylaksa
      @currylaksa Рік тому

      @@civicrider5556 which niche? bought kyosho about 5 yrs ago, tried to sell same price that i bought, no wants want them, i even tried to sell to some of neighbor countries, all said same thing, they only prepared to pay way less than my purchased price, and my purchased price back then already 30-35% below ebay sold

  • @LuisLopez-lw8gt
    @LuisLopez-lw8gt 5 місяців тому

    I have a extra Acura NSX GT3 EVO22 Chiaki Edition how much should I post it up for?

  • @jvrkandc
    @jvrkandc Рік тому

    I'm all for destroying the stuff that doesn't get sold there OR leftover.Makes it actually exclusive.I can't Go to ANY of those shows EVER, but I understand the idea fully

  • @MaverickUK77
    @MaverickUK77 Рік тому

    That GTR is incredible

  • @sku85
    @sku85 Рік тому

    mini gt is superb 😍😍

  • @raymondmartucci2049
    @raymondmartucci2049 Рік тому

    These cars are really nice it's ashame they are not sold in stores so others can buy them. eBay these cars are pricey. Hard to choose which car I like all a sweet

  • @rafsanahmed8651
    @rafsanahmed8651 Рік тому

    Nice❤

  • @alexander1485
    @alexander1485 Рік тому

    What would John know about scales bigger than 1/64

  • @machucast
    @machucast Рік тому

    that IMSA gt3 Evo.... need it!

  • @johnnywlcars1812
    @johnnywlcars1812 Рік тому

    very cool

  • @amazingcars1324
    @amazingcars1324 Рік тому

    How hard is it to pull a Mini GT raw chase car not a regular chase car?

  • @M40M40Y1NP31
    @M40M40Y1NP31 Рік тому

    Hey lamley will you attend the 1st Hot Wheels convention in Malaysia on July 29?

  • @TheCyberMantis
    @TheCyberMantis Рік тому +2

    The blue Porsche is my favorite. Love the silver wheels. I hate black wheels, because they don't pop. ( Stand out )

  • @mhhaze7003
    @mhhaze7003 Рік тому

    Did they hand out the 300 lambos for free? If yes then i absolutely regret not going to the event even though im in malaysia

  • @redcometxx
    @redcometxx Рік тому

    mini gt is greatest 64 diecast
    cheap price
    good quality

  • @Dream-Night-Fantasy
    @Dream-Night-Fantasy Рік тому

    Good

  • @mariosergiobeheregaray9188
    @mariosergiobeheregaray9188 Рік тому

    show!!!

  • @ftsrecords5052
    @ftsrecords5052 Рік тому +1

    Oh Look… more die-cast that will be impossible to get..😢

  • @MrCopCam
    @MrCopCam Рік тому

    Please please ask him to make a bmw e36 m3

  • @thodoss2059
    @thodoss2059 Рік тому

    I love Mini GT! I collecting!. If i have a lak of space, i would sell some Hot wheels premiums, but never a Mini GT!

    • @civicrider5556
      @civicrider5556 Рік тому

      i'm kinda doing that right now, though i still have my "selective choice" like i used to with hotwheels

  • @AngelLopez-hc2df
    @AngelLopez-hc2df Рік тому

    ❤ Toyota Corolla GR❤ group five cars and group c cars please mini GT would love an American event in Massachusetts

  • @thodoss2059
    @thodoss2059 Рік тому

    why no new castings?😜

    • @ivanbima5877
      @ivanbima5877 Рік тому

      Mini GT did showcase few new castings, but on the actual show itself (MDX 2023)

    • @thodoss2059
      @thodoss2059 Рік тому

      @@ivanbima5877 mini gt has chases! do we need this! we do not hunt it!

  • @6ofwrev704
    @6ofwrev704 Рік тому

    That silver GTR tho...

  • @Ljayfn
    @Ljayfn Рік тому

    hi

  • @Agent_RK
    @Agent_RK Рік тому

    I need a new 911 Dakar

  • @kennybacchus1488
    @kennybacchus1488 Рік тому +1

    Lamely. Showcase. Mini. GT. Director. Glen. Choui. On. Special

  • @EugenioHertz
    @EugenioHertz 3 місяці тому

    WOW what? for this? RARE ????? this is SCARCE, not rare. Rarity is found with time, not with a forced production of just a few units. These are just EVENT CARS. Give people some years and they will notice each year had dozens of events that just served as catalog promotion and miniature reselling, and someone will eventually understand that these rarities have no substance.

  • @chadmilan
    @chadmilan Рік тому

    Every time i see this. I wonder why we spend even a dollar on hotwheels...

  • @fredlacroix6865
    @fredlacroix6865 7 місяців тому

    quantity over quality