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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 10h

Had to return to Switch 1 (OG, 2017), for some long overdue System Updates & Game Updates. You know, patches and all of that. In the case of physical, you should do this every so often. Check battery too. #NintendoSwitch #Nintendo #VideoGames

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 11h

30 Years. You know, I've never seen HACKERS or THE FACULTY. I think it's time to correct that. #movies #films #cinema #hackers #thefaculty #scifi #horror #elijahwood #1990s

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 17/10/2026

Massive update today for Fire Emblem Fortune's Weave. I've gone through two memory cards and 256gb internal already (mainly due to No Man's Sky). Praying I have the room. #NintendoSwitch2 #FireEmblem #FireEmblemFortunesWeave #Nintendo #videogames

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 16/10/2026

Picked this up today in PREMIUM CAR CULTURE, in #HotWheels, #Diecast, #Cars, #Toys. Black Hole Racing, serious quality. Usually I don't pay this much, but I'm a fan of the 65 MERCURY COUGAR CYCLONE. It also comes with a nice Plymouth Duster Funny Car. Needed this. #DiecastPhotography #CarPhotography

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 15/10/2026

That was fast. But I have all the originals, remastered, and where they started back in the 90s. Now I just want to get Rise of the Tomb Raider from Limited Run (the Syberia adventure was always my favorite). #TombRaider #TombRaiderRemastered #LaraCroft #videogames #retrogaming #NintendoSwitch

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 14/10/2026

Back home. Simba's feeling a little sluggish. Got first vaccines (I go back in three weeks for the second round/boosters). Also found something else out. Simba is VERY rare. She is an orange girl. I have a daughter. #kittens #cats #pets #OrangeCats

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 14/10/2026

So next year is going to be another rough year for #HotWheels hunting, isn't it? Honestly, I thought this was real at first. #Diecast #DiecastPhotography #Cars #Toys #Ferrari #ZAMAC

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 13/10/2026

Eight horror/fantasy anthologies and publications down for the Fall/Halloween Publishing Schedule; still waiting on editors and book covers for at least another FOUR. Here are some recent releases the past month. New stuff by me. #books #booksky #horror #horrorsky #speculativefiction #anthologies

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 13/10/2026

He had his chicken. It's all smiles. He won't be smiling tomorrow; scheduled his first vet appt. Also, got this nice carrier. Comes with a collapsible water bowl and a bed. #cats #kittens #pets #OrangeCats

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 13/10/2026

Full stomach. He's calling it a night. Off to sleep on his Hello Kitty blanket. #cats #kittens #OrangeCats #HelloKitty

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 12/10/2026

Had half the toys/toy lines in this old school ad. Including the MEGO Hulk figure. Circa early 80s. #toys #actionfigures #toycollectors

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 12/10/2026

TOP 10 HOT WHEELS! NUMBER ONE CAR 2026: No #1, the 83 "Black Widow" Silverado. Hands down BEST Silverado I've seen to date. ALL colors. There's a reason Silverados go up in value; starters, dynamite casts, followed by exterior design #HotWheels #Diecast #DiecasPhotography #Toys #Cars #CarPhotography

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 12/10/2026

TOP 10 HOT WHEELS 2026: At No #2, Alfa Romeo Giulia Super. Color: Gold-green. This is a gorgeous compact sports sedan. I was going to trade places with the Cortina spot, but the color scheme and hood is what brought this Italian beauty to Number 2. #HotWheels #Diecast #DiecastPhotography #Toys #Cars

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 12/10/2026

TOP 10 HOT WHEELS 2026: At No #3, Lotus Cortina! Color: Black w Silver Roof! Castrol. Lotus Cortina makes top 10 for a SECOND year in a row. What a dynamic little racer which doubles as a 1960s everyday commuter vehicle. Great cast! #HotWheels #Diecast #DiecastPhotography #Toys #Cars #CarPhotography

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 12/10/2026

TOP 10 HOT WHEELS 2026: At No #4, the Ferrari F40 Competizione. Color: BLACK. Sleek, suave, luxurious. You knew there was going to be a Ferrari on this list. THIS was the one. Scalpers & resellers had a field day; you still can't find it! #HotWheels #Diecast #DiecastPhotography #Toys #Cars #Ferrari

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 12/10/2026

TOP 10 HOT WHEELS 2026 CONTINUES: At No #5, Fiat Beast of Turin! Aka S76. Color: Red. Mattel nailed Fiat Beast of Turin in its debut year, with its cast and overall design. It's stunning; back in 1910 was one of the fastest racecars #HotWheels #Diecast #DiecastPhotography #Toys #Cars #CarPhotography

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 11/10/2026

TOP 10 HOT WHEELS 2026: At No #6, Michael Keaton's "Armored Batmobile." This is a nostalgia trip for me, and Mattel nailed it, cast, concept, and all. The Armored Batmobile comes 2 pieces in one package. The armor and the Batmobile. #HotWheels #Diecast #DiecastPhotography #Toys #Cars #ToyPhotography

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 11/10/2026

TOP 10 HOT WHEELS 2026: At No #7, 1965 Mercury Comet Cyclone! Color: ALL colors; comes red, yellow, white. This raised Gasser is a #HotWheels staple, but they went extremely nice in design and theme on the performance-focused Cyclone for 26. #Diecast #DiecastPhotography #Toys #Cars #CarPhotography

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 11/10/2026

TOP 10 HOT WHEELS 2026: At No #8, 1964 Impala! Color: Metallic Blue w Silver. Dynamite cast, what every college frat dreams of owning. I have nothing bad to say about this one. It is the classic icon of an American passnger car & automotive design. #HotWheels #Diecast #DiecastPhotography #Toys #Cars

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 11/10/2026

TOP 10 HOT WHEELS 2026: At No #9, Pass N Go! Color: Silver. Celebrating the 90th Anniversary of Monopoly, they actually made a chunky metallic game piece car to celebrate the board game. It wasn't cheap, great cast, sold out FAST! #HotWheels #Diecast #DiecastPhotography #Toys #Cars #CarPhotography

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 11/10/2026

Today it starts. TOP 10 HOT WHEELS 2026: At No #10, Roller Toaster! Color: Yellow-green. Hey, it's a fantasy car, it's bread on wheels. But what I love about this car is the 1960s style "retro advertising aesthetic" along the sides. #HotWheels #Diecast #DiecastPhotography #Toys #Cars #CarPhotography

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 11/10/2026

Final cuteness overload for tonight. Then it's back to books and diecast tomorrow. #cats #kittens #OrangeCats

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 10/10/2026

Here's your morning cat pics, courtesy of Simba. #cars #kittens #OrangeCats

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 10/10/2026

One more today. In #HotWheels, #Diecast, #Cars, #Toys. Mainline. The late-in-the-year recolor in the Datsun 620 pickup. And it's obvious I need more Datsun storage now. A gorgeous gleaming blue, this one. Next time you see #DiecastPhotography or #CarPhotography it'll be MY TOP 10 Mainlines for 2026.

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 09/10/2026

New Hot Wheels THE HOT ONES hitting shelves. Creeping in, little by little. Some of these are weighty, dynamite casts too. I nabbed the 32 FORD & 73 HONDA CIVIC CUSTOM. Two car series I collect for. #HotWheels #Diecast #DiecastPhotography #Toys #ToyPhotography #Cars #CarPhotography #TheHotOnes

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 09/10/2026

Finally have my remaining sci-fi pulp paperbacks put away neatly (including some Doctor Who paperbacks, Andre Norton, Heinlein, Brunner, etc). By the way, if you've never read Lester Del Ray or H. Beam Piper, I highly recommend them. They were ahead of their time. #sciencefiction #speculativefiction

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 09/10/2026

Elden Ring Tarnished Edition is PASSED for #NintendoSwitch2. Level 212. It is still a masterpiece, 150 bosses later, and it is a 10 out of 10. A must own (this version). And most likely my GAME OF 2026. I chose the decadent "Lord of the Frenzied Flame" ending. #EldenRing #DarkSouls #VideoGames

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 09/10/2026

Wish me luck. It's been a long journey. A 160+ hour journey. #EldenRing #TheTarnishedEdition #NintendoSwitch2

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 08/10/2026

Guess he has to eat at the table now like me. #cats #kittens #OrangeCats

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 07/10/2026

I'm exhausted. He hasn't used the bathroom yet and he jumped on my head all night. I slept an hour. #cats #kittens

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 07/10/2026

Yeah. So now you are all subject to my book pictures. And my Hot Wheels pictures. And my cat pictures. This is Simba. He's 12 weeks old. He's frightened; he's hiding because everything is so new and overwhelming. #cats #kittens #OrangeCats #pets

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 06/10/2026

The Old Man and the Sea. Was a beautiful day today; got seven miles in. #outdoorfitness #walking #Autumn #Waterfront

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 03/10/2026

Finally got it. Not the cleanest copy (after all, it's from 1990). But I own it again. Paid $20.00. More than I wanted to pay. But woman included the dust sleeve. #NES #Nintendo #retrogaming #videogames #LittleNemo #Capcom #gaming

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 03/10/2026

Time for another late night of #EldenRing. Defeated Divine Beast Dancing Lion late last night (also three hidden bosses), which brings the boss tally to around 125 vanquished. Got the Lion's face mask. Sometimes you just have to wait for a good team at the summoning pool. #NintendoSwitch

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 01/10/2026

Flash of the Dead Halloween Flash Fiction Anthology is live. Lot of love went into the making of this, illos, etc. If you are an indie/small press reviewer, I have PDFs on hand. Come see me. #publishing #flashfiction #writing #WritingCommunity #Reading #ReadingCommunity #books #booksky #horror

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 01/10/2026

FALL PUBLISHING CONTINUES, PART 8: Flash of the Dead Halloween 2026 Flash Fiction Anthology - chock full of spooky shorts. Read the horrors of time travel in Lawrence Dagstine's "Nothing but Time and Oil." DETAILS: lawrencedagstine.com/2026/10/01/w... #books #booksky #horror #horrorsky #timetravel

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 01/10/2026

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 01/10/2026

Final CASE N. In #HotWheels, #Diecast, #Cars, #Toys. The recolor in this year's "24-SEVEN" Definitely an improvement over the last one. But I honestly don't know if I'm going to collect 24-7 cars after this yr. Need to focus on the Mainlines I love #DiecastPhotography #CarPhotography #ToyPhotography

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 01/10/2026

Last two cars today in CASE N. In #HotWheels, #Diecast, #Cars, #Toys. This one is the recolor in the 1971 Lamborghini Miura. Slick looking car. I like this color. #DiecastPhotography #CarPhotography #ToyPhotography #Lamborghini

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 01/10/2026

Mission accomplished. Off to the Shadow of the Erdtree portion after dinner. #Level200 #EldenRing #Veteran

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 30/09/2026

You might lose me again, my Bluesky is shoddy. Other people are experiencing upstream failures? Here's one CASE N for this morning in #HotWheels, #Diecast, #Cars, #Toys. This is a nice compact car, new for 2026. The MINI JCW ELECTRIC. #DiecastPhotography #CarPhotography #ToyPhotography

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 29/09/2026

This next CASE N in #HotWheels, #Diecast, #Cars, #Toys celebrates "World Mental Health Day" for women. It's called CIRCLE TRACKER. And it's got a nifty design/concept to it. #DiecastPhotography #CarPhotography #ToyPhotography #WorldMentalHealthDay

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 29/09/2026

CASE N continues in #HotWheels, #Diecast, #Cars, #Toys. This next one is the 96 CHEVROLET IMPALA SS. I've collected Impalas galore, but never this one. It's okay. The flames and color scheme seem bizarre. #DiecastPhotography #CarPhotography #ToyPhotography

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 29/09/2026

CASE N highlights briefly today in #HotWheels, #Diecast, #Cars, #Toys. These are all Mainlines I've NEVER collected for before. New to me. Here we have an unusual trophy racer called GO-REALLA-FAST. And honestly, it's got a nice base. #DiecastPhotography #CarPhotography #ToyPhotography

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 29/09/2026

Getting ready for Malenia. Waiting for backup. Preferably party of three. #Malenia #EldenRing #NintendoSwitch2

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 28/09/2026

FALL PUBLISHING YET AGAIN, PT 7: From Gypsum Sound Tales comes a Themed Anthology about BEARS. Thuggish Itch Bear, featuring Dagstine novelette: "The Bear of the Hidden Monastery." Indiana Jones fans will enjoy this one lawrencedagstine.com/2026/09/28/g... ON #AMAZONKINDLE #books #booksky #ebooks

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 27/09/2026

Had a mild flood in the middle of the night. From this bad weather. I had to put up these foam things with spray glue. Damaged storage boxes (they're in the trash now, shoes are there instead). Thank God my video games, consoles, comic books, and Hot Wheels are in the other room. #flooding

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Lawrence Dagstine @lawrencedagstine.com · 27/09/2026

If you're a small press/indie reviewer, I have PDFs on hand I can give out for review. FREE. I have permission. Just hit me up. #fiction #publishing #books #booksky #authors #authorky #anthologies #shortstories #WickedShadowPress #horror #horrorsky #bookrecommendations #mustreadbooks #newfiction

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