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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The Custom Crew and Johnny Lightning Collaboration Sneak Peek Photos!

The Custom Crew and Johnny Lightning Collaboration Sneak Peek Photos!

A few weeks ago I posted about The Custom Crew’s Luis Tanahara and his design collaboration with Johnny Lightning. At the end of that article I hinted that we might be seeing additional collaborations between the two, and now is time to start sharing!
 
Click any image to see them up close!
As you [...]

Pre-Order Mike Zarnock’s New Ultimate Guide to Hot Wheels Variations, 4th Edition

Pre-Order Mike Zarnock’s New Ultimate Guide to Hot Wheels Variations, 4th Edition

Back in January I shared the new cover design for the all new 4th edition of Mike Zarnock’s Hot Wheels Variations, The Ultimate Guide. While there’s still a short while longer until collectors can have the book in-hand, collectors can ensure they have their copy as soon as its release by pre-ordering a copy directly [...]

Fireball Tim’s Dragtracks are Hot, Hot, Hot!

Fireball Tim’s Dragtracks are Hot, Hot, Hot!

If you grew up in the 70’s or early 80’s with die-cast cars in your toy box, then chances are good that you also experienced screwing a plastic clamp to the side of table in order to form the top of the orange race track that would cascade down to the floor. These days [...]

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!!).
Obviously, Jesse James was not the designer of the Hairy [...]

In the Stores: Hot Wheels (Feb/Mar 2010)

In the Stores: Hot Wheels (Feb/Mar 2010)

Here’s a look at some of the latest Hot Wheels products that will be appearing in stores and online.* Found anything that isn’t on the list? Please submit it via the contact page and we’ll update the list to your credit!
Basic releases:
Here are the next case code cars you should be seeing now in [...]