DCX Expo - March 20-21 2010

Saturday Nitro: The 2010 DiecastSpace Super Convention Re-cap Show

With a very successful 2010 DiecastSpace Super Convention now past us, I sit down with Mike Zarnock and Joe Kelly...

Saturday Nitro: The 2010 DiecastSpace Super Convention Re-cap Show

Diecast Stories: Did I follow my own rules?

I recently returned from the DiecastSpace Super Convention in Las Vegas, and I had a great time! It was so nice to get away and hang...

Diecast Stories: Did I follow my own rules?

Stick’s Redline Garage: Hairy Hauler

The Hairy Hauler! This has to be one of the craziest looking castings from the 70’s. I like to think that this might what have resulted...

Stick’s Redline Garage: Hairy Hauler

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Saturday Nitro: The 2010 DiecastSpace Super Convention Re-cap Show

Saturday Nitro: The 2010 DiecastSpace Super Convention Re-cap Show

With a very successful 2010 DiecastSpace Super Convention now past us, I sit down with Mike Zarnock and Joe Kelly Jr. to talk about our experiences during our week at Circus Circus in Las Vegas. We touch upon all the great events that occurred and all the amazing people who attended – from day [...]

Diecast Stories: Did I follow my own rules?

Diecast Stories: Did I follow my own rules?

I recently returned from the DiecastSpace Super Convention in Las Vegas, and I had a great time! It was so nice to get away and hang with old friends [and some new ones] who are just like me, obsessed with little cars! I don’t have to feel like I collect nuclear waste like I do [...]

Stick’s Redline Garage: Hairy Hauler

Stick’s Redline Garage: Hairy Hauler

The Hairy Hauler! This has to be one of the craziest looking castings from the 70’s. I like to think that this might what have resulted if a Heavyweight casting was given to Jesse James at Monster Garage (if Jesse worked for Mattel in the 70’s!!).
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