Nice pictures.

Like Tomica and M2, some do, some don't. But typically, it is things such as trucks and SUV's that don't. Most passenger cars do; although I really don't own that many GL "street" cars. But GL tends to do it right. I've had M2s with both doors that seemed bent, not to mention the horrid gaps. I've had AW's I thought I'd need to go get the Jaws of Life in order to get the hood to open (in fact, I thought my Mach 1 had a sealed hood at first), and the quality on Matchbox Basics Plus is a little rough with the opening parts--most were really stiff, and didn't "snap" on closing like most older MBs do. Yet, I've not ever had a GL that had trouble with its hood. Since the Crown Vic and Monaco have opening hoods--you'd think the Caprice would.

I suspect in part, it's cost cutting. It's why finding a decent Matchbox casting these days is so hard, and with Tomica now being regularly stocked at WM, I'm buying more and more of them instead. But seriously, GL is among the best value for the money in diecast. They offer a little bit of everything, at a really decent price.

You're welcome! Matches with your avatar!!!!

I completely agree that GL is among the best value for the money in diecast. If you were from the dark ages like myself who didn't grow up with adult collectibles, this is a total gift from heaven. Personally, I'd pay a little more to keep the extra features, but I know that with the fierce competition in a niche market like adult collectibles, GL is concerned that raising the price in order to continue offering the level of features and quality would lose customers. It seems the trend with most companies except in the luxury market (be it ice cream in smaller containers at the same price, or products that simplify the manufacturing products) is to lower prices.

It will be interesting to see where it all goes. Fortunately, GL listens to the collectors and cares!!!