Category: 2022

NEWS- Lionel Authentics 2022 Wave 8

1/20/2023

Much to the chagrin of Lionel Authentics collectors, Wave 8 is here and it is just as many had feared, the PTC mould... Back in November, on the Lionel Authenticated Podcast, Lionel first, claimed that due to global issues a second factory was being brought online to help with production. In the same breath they insisted that the mould that factory was using was the same. That is entirely false, and they would have you believe these cars are usual quality. For more,...

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NEWS- Lionel Authentics 2022 Wave 4

11/9/2022

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Never before, at least not in my memory has a Lionel Authentics line had so much controversy attached to it. Forgivably, Lionel has been slow to bring 1/24 and 1/64 scale model race cars to the market in 2022. The usual Covid and shipping issues apply here, but there's much more to the story when it comes to Wave 4. For all the details, read on.

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NEWS- Lionel Authentics 2022 Wave 2

8/7/2022

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What seems like eons in the making, the new Generation 7s are finally here in 1/64 form. After a relatively short delay between Wave 1 and Wave 2, the second round of widely distributed retail ready cars premier along side a singe Xfinity entry. Most of the offerings from Wave 2 cover the announcement phase of the 2022 season. Test cars and team cars abound...

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2022 Wave 1 -First Look, Part 1

6/27/2022

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A quick trip to my local retailer allowed me the opportunity to take a look at some of the 2022 Wave 1 cars in the flesh. The area where they are displayed was picked over, and I was only able to walk away with a portion of the Wave. For a closer look at some of this month's Wave 1 set, read on...

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NEWS- Lionel Authentics 2022 Wave 1

6/26/2022

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As Lionel continues to work on polishing up the new Gen 7 moulds, they've also put the finishing touches on what will be the last wave ever, of Gen 6 cars. The wave appropriately highlights some of the most monumental wins of the 2021 season. There's lots to unpack as we await what should shortly be, the first round of Gen 7s...

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NEWS- Lionel Authentics 2022 Wave 8

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