We know the diecast version rolls - now we get to see the real one in action! Time to save your pennies kids cause there’s 49 of them up for grabs!

[via webridestv.com and the JLFT MySpace Blog]

As forum addicted diecast collectors, you know that most of the images posted by fellow collectors tend to be rather large - and of course thats a good thing! Unfortunately here at DCA, we have a limited amount of space to work with current diecastAUDIO layout and up until now we have been limited to posting mostly thumbnail teasers with a few slightly larger photos sprinkled in here and there.

With that, we’re happy to announce that moving forward, all thumbnails can be clicked to view the larger original image! Once clicked, a dark semi-transparent window will slide over the web page and display the picture you clicked on. In addition, if more than one image appears in a post, the images will be linked and you can navigate forward and backward through them by mousing over the left or right portions of the photo to reveal the navigation buttons. Alternatively, you can navigate back and forth using the “n” key for the next and the “p” key for the previous. When you are done looking at the pictures, simply click the “close” button.

This new diecastAUDIO feature will only work if you are visiting the web site with a web browser. If you are reading these posts through an RSS reader then this functionality will not work. Here are a few thumbnails for you to try it out on:

We hope everyone enjoys this new addition and it will certainly make it easier to see more detail on the pictures without having to navigate off to another site. Be sure to leave a comment on this post to tell us what you think..!

-The diecastAUDIO Team

Be sure to go out and check these great diecast events happening around the country!

East Tennessee Hot Wheelers Show and Swap Meet

Where: Holiday Inn Cedar Bluff, Knoxville, TN 37923
When: Saturday March 31st
Admission: FREE
Featuring: Club Meeting, Customs Contest, Downhill Racing and a Drawing contest for the kids.
More Information: E-Mail terminallyinsaneone@yahoo.com

KEY EVENT! RCX/International Diecast Collectors Expo (DCX) 2007 Show

Where: Fairplex in Pomona, California
When: Saturday March 31, 10AM–6PM, Sunday April 1, 10AM–5PM
Admission: Advance:$11 at all Hobby People stores, Door:$15, Children under 6, FREE
More Information: hotwheelscollector.com or rcx.com

12th Annual Tampa Bay Diecast Toy Show

Where: Jasmine Lakes Community Association, Port Richey, FL 34668
When: Sunday April 1st
Admission: $3.00, Children under 12: Free
Featuring: 50 plus tables, customizing contest and downhill races.
More Information: Call Joe Madonia: (727)-863-7033 or E-Mail: surferjo2@aol.com

If you have an event that you would like posted or mentioned on the podcast, simply email us with the details and we’ll get the ball rolling!

As a VW fan I’m very pleased to see that the VW Karmanghia one in the cast voting for the 2nd RLC “sELECTION Series” car for 2007 over on HOTWHEELSCOLLECTORS.COM. Now that the casting is settled its on to the color voting! Options for this round of voting are Spectraflame® blue, Spectraflame® green, Spectraflame® orange and Spectraflame® red.

You have until the end of Wednesday April 4th to get your vote in at which point Round 5 of the selections will begin. Go Orange!!

[via hotwheelscollectors.com]

Fellow collectors and diecast enthusiasts,

It is with great excitement that I would like to official announce the launch of:

The site’s initial goal is to collect diecast videos from various sources (YouTube, MySpace, Google Video, etc) and make them accessible from one location. As the site continues to evolve it is our intention to start producing our own original diecast-oriented content as well.

We currently have approximately 85 videos posted for the launch and there are still a tremendous number that we still have yet to post. If you know of a video that is not currently listed and would like to share it, please email submit@diecastvideo.com with the details and we’ll get it up on the site.

Your thoughts, opinions and suggestions on how we can improve the site are always welcome and we hope you enjoy this exciting new addition to the world of diecast!

Last but not least (as you might have already guessed) diecastVIDEO can be found at www.diecastvideo.com!

- The diecastAUDIO/diecastVIDEO Team

Fan’s of the show Overhaulin’ will be pleased to see that the JLFT team are bringing Season Two’s “Foose-ified” ‘71 Challenger to Large-Scale this Spring. This new larger version will feature a slammed stance, a fully detailed 440 under the hood and a beautiful set of replica Foose Challenge wheels. Top it off with meticulously matched paint and you have one of the Full Throttle teams best releases to date!

Make the jump over to the JLFT Blog for additional pictures and detail.

[via the JLFT MySpace Blog]

Over on HOBBYTALK.COM, Fred Bloods from 1STOPDIECAST.COM let collectors know the line-up for the new 1/64th Scale All Stars Release 7.1 due in stores this May. VW fans will certainly be thrilled!

1967 VW Notchback - Red / Black Roof
1967 VW Notchback - Lt Blue / White Roof
1967 VW Squareback - Primer Black with Graphics
1967 VW Squareback – Primer Black DE Surf
VW Beetle - Charcoal / White (Wahoo)
VW Beetle - Purple / White
VW Samba - Orange / White
VW Samba - Flat Gray with Graphics
VW Karmann Ghia - Black / Charcoal
VW Karmann Ghia – Blue
VW Fastback - Black / Charcoal
VW Fastback - Purple / Flat Black

[via hobbytalk.com]