The Official 2011 Diecast Hall of Fame Ceremony will take place in February during the 2011 DiecastSpace Super Convention at the Tropicana Hotel and Casino. Tickets are now on sale for the Super Convention and can be purchased at ToyCarConventions.com.

*- Please note that Sean Taylor from M2 Machines was inadvertently omitted from the verbal announcement, but will be sixth inductee in the Diecast Designers category for 2011.

DiecastSpace’s involvement will begin with the Chicago Comic Con running August 19-22, 2010.

Wizard released the this official announcement on their site yesterday:

The world of diecast toy cars will have a strong presence at Wizard World Chicago Comic Con as DiecastSpace.com, the No. 1 Online Social Network for diecast car collectors and organizers of four major conventions in North America, will serve as official diecast partner at the event, August 19-22, at the Stephens Convention Center in Rosemont, Ill.

DiecastSpace.com will produce limited edition custom collectible cars for the Chicago Comic Con, that will be available at their booth. Their existing relationships with major diecast brands such as Hot Wheels®, Johnny Lightning, Greenlight Collectibles and many others will bring a wide variety of automotive collectible products, events and celebrity to the Wizard World Comic Con. Collectors and fans are invited to check back on WizardWorld.com as the event nears for other exciting news about DiecastSpace’s participation.

DiecastSpace.com just wrapped up its Magical Weekend of Cars convention in Orlando, Fla. This year into next, it will manage events in Niagara Falls, Canada (Sept. 9-12); Dallas (Nov. 4-7); and the “Super Convention” in Las Vegas (Feb. 24-27, 2011) that features the annual Diecast Hall of Fame ceremony.

Chicago Comic Con runs from August 19-22, 2010 at the Rosemont Convention Center. This major pop-culture convention brings together fans of comics, toys, collectibles and offers a chance to see actors, writers, artists that each industry has to offer.

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Congratulations to Paul Biddle at The Toy Peddler who recently announced some impressive milestones for the site that will be achieved this month. There will also be some nice deals on listing credits over the July 4th holiday weekend. Here is the low-down from the latest Toy Peddler e-mail blast:

I have some very exciting news to share with you. This July we will have our 500,000th sale here at The Toy Peddler. In celebration, I am going to be offering some great deals over the 4th of July weekend. First, if you purchase listing credits in any amount on Saturday the 3rd, or Sunday the 4th, you will receive DOUBLE credits. I rarely offer this opportunity, so take advantage of it if you are a seller or planning on selling in the future. Second, on Saturday you can relist any item back to the front page, (where most sales occur) for just .25 cents. Third, on Sunday the 4th of July, you can list any item for just 1/2 the normal listing fee. So, if you take advantage of the listing credit offer and list items on the 4th, it is like you are paying just 1/4th the normal fee! (see how that ties in?) I would love to see us all celebrate our independence from Ebay this weekend and show our support of TTP.

Along with our 500,000th sale this month, we will be seeing our 1 MILLIONTH listing sometime from late July to mid September. I did some calculating and with relistings counting as a new listing, that means we have an actual sale rate of somewhere near 75%! That is huge! Have you ever listed items at Ebay and not had them meet reserve or even get bids? These figures show just how active the buyers are and how reasonable the sellers prices are. SO, I want to have a little contest to see who can guess the closest to when that 1 millionth item will be listed. The winner will receive $100 in cash, $50 in listing credits AND a Johnny Lightning TTP Challenger which will be released this month to Toys R US, Target and possibly Walmart stores. I will personally autograph the card. To enter, just reply to this email or contact me NO LATER than JULY 15TH. Give me your best guess as to date, and exact time of day (pacific time) that the millionth item will be listed. (1 entry per member) Good luck!

For those of you planning on attending the upcoming 24th Annual Hot Wheels Collector Convention Oct. 13th through Oct. 17th at the Marriott Los Angeles Airport, we will be doing something special. I plan on bringing my 1970 TTP Challenger with me and will have it displayed in front of the hotel for the week. You can have your picture taken with it and I will be autographing any Johnny Lightning TTP Challengers that you were lucky enough to find and bring with you. I will also plan a photo op for an all members gathering and will have LOTS of prizes to give away. This is going to be a very special event and I would like to gather as many TTP members as possible. I will have more details on what will take place in an email to follow in the near future.

  If you are a member who has never tried selling here at The Toy Peddler, and has never received free listing credits, please reply to this email with your user ID and I will add $5 in free listing credits to get you started. It’s very easy to list your items for sale here at The Toy Peddler. As always I appreciate your support of TTP and suggestions on how to make The Toy Peddler an even better place to buy and sell your toy cars, collectibles and other items.

Give it a try and let us know what you think, and thanks for helping support DiecastAudio!

Its time for another road trip! This time the Diecast Ratpack is gathering in Holbrook, NY for another Saturday Nitro/Car Room TV mash-up show that you won’t want to miss!

Join Jeff Glasson, Joe Kelly Jr., Mike Zarnock and Ralph Riccardi (running the tech!) on the live video stream starting at 7pm EST (4pm PST) on Saturday March, 27th over at the The Car Room TV page on TheCarRoom.com.

While the live broadcast isn’t until Saturday night, you can always catch archived recordings The Car Room TV via the link below!

Click here to jump over to The Car Room TV page

This new volume contains 5,500 listings, 3,100 color images, secondary market pricing, and weighs in at whopping 504 pages! It truly is the biggest and most complete identification and price guide on Hot Wheels cars variations found in blister packs from 1989-2008.

Pre-order now directly from Mike’s website (via PayPal) for just $25.00 (in the USA). Shipping outside to Canada, Mexico and elsewhere is available. Please note that PayPal purchase will come up as “The Krellman Group.”

Now, thanks to Fireball Tim, collectors will have easy access to a downhill track that takes racing to the the next level! Fireball debuted this two lane drag strip style downhill race track at the Super Convention and it was very well received. Each set features:

- 17 feet of track

- Christmas Tree Start-up Lights

- Digital Scoring Read-Out Finish Line 

- Digital Race Sound Effects

- Remote Foot Pedals to start the race!

The Dragtracks set is designed to fit all 1/64th scale die-cast cars and is available for order directly from Fireball Tim’s website for $79.95. A power pack accessory and extra track is also available. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.

Make the jump over to Fireball Tim’s Dragtracks page here!

Only 200 of these are being printed and each will be signed and numbered. This poster will only be available to Super Convention attendees on a first come, first served basis.

Be sure to visit the official Super Convention website for more information on tickets and accommodations.

The site has launched with content that can be found in previous issues of the print magazine. Moving forward, collectors can expect to see a great deal of new information that goes beyond the printed page. In addition, a good deal of exciting new functionality is already in the works, and will be rolled out during the first half of the year.

This new site along with some “yet to be announced” surprises are just a part of what is looking to be a banner year for The Car Room Magazine.

Joe has collected a wide variety of die-cast for the last 29 years. His collection includes Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Johnny Lightning, Corgi Jr., Tomica, GreenLight, Playart, Impy and everything else in-between. In addition to die-cast, his near 3 decades of collecting, conventions, club meetings and meeting new collectors have allowed him to gather a great number of stories to share with fellow collectors. Those adventures will be shared through “Diecast Stories from The Average Joe Collector.”

What excites me the most about Joe’s new column is that its the first on the site to focus on “collecting” instead of the cars. Collectors will clearly identify with Joe’s stories, and my hope is that his posts will inspire readers to leave comments and share their own experiences with the rest of the community.

I also need to send out a special thanks to Bryan Pope who managed to pull off a fantastic cartoon likeness of Joe for the logo. It rocks!

Thanks and enjoy the first installment of the column.

Keep on collecting!

-Jeff

Membership packages for 2009 sold out in a very short amount of time and many interested collectors were unable to take advantage of the program. This week DiecastSpace has announced the availability of their VIP Platinum memberships for 2010.

2010 memberships will feature the following benefits for $200:

• - One Custom Car Each Month FOR 12 TOTAL MONTHS: $250 value
• - 25% Off ALL DiecastSpace.com Purchases
• - Access to a VIP Platinum Members ONLY Lounge on DiecastSpace.Com – where you will be able to purchase all of the online sales 3 days prior to
  the regular membership, enter exclusive chat rooms, read exclusive
  material and information
• - One Convention Car from EACH DiecastSpace Convention a total of 4 cars for the year a $100 Value
• - One Platinum Member 2010 December 2 Remember Final e VW Drag Bus: This bus
  will only be available to the platinum members who purchase the
  membership, not the general membership. The bus will be customized by
  the 2010 Customizer of the Year at the 2010 Super Convention, each
  will be individually numbered and stickered. $150 value

Some changes we have made to the program in 2010:

• - We will notify the membership of what car will ship each month so you can keep track of what cars are coming for each month
• - We will send out a shipping email to let everyone know when vehicles ship
• - We will be shipping each month on or before the 25th
• - We will continue to provide free 24 hour email support
• - Toll Free Phone Support Option 24 Hours a Day

2010 membership packages are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Be sure to act fast if you’re interested in taking advantage of this great offer!

Click here to jump over to the order page.

The Toy Peddler

On New Years Eve, existing Toy Peddler members will be able pop their current inventory back up to the top of the pile by relisting for just .25 cents per item. Relisting is a great way to put your inventory in front of a fresh set of eyes.

If listing some new pieces is more your thing, then the Toy Peddler’s New Years Day offer is definitely worth paying attention to. Through-out the day on January 1st, 2010, collectors will receive two listing credits for the price of one. Its an offer that’s only happened once before in TTP history and  might not come around for another year!

The Toy Peddler is a great alternative to eBay with almost 14,000 members dedicated specifically to toys and die-cast collectibles.

If that weren’t enough, both Joe Kelly Jr. and Mike Zarnock will be joining me as special guest co-hosts, while we broadcast from Mike’s Hot Wheels Hobby Room in Utica, NY.

The show will be starting at 7PM EST (4PM PST) and will last as long as as we have something to talk about! Use the links below to jump to the audio-only or video stream versions right before show time on Saturday night!

Click here to catch the video-stream on The Car Room TV

Click here to listen to the show’s audio stream (better for low bandwidth connections)

Remember – the show will start on Saturday, November 21 at 7pm EST!

[via thecarroom.com]

Many people might have known Shane as an up-standing collector, a tireless worker, a dedicated father and as someone you could always count on to get the job done. Not only was he a major force in helping ensure that the 2009 DiecastSpace Super Convention was as successful as it was, but he was also the producer for Saturday Nitro and always made sure there was an amazing guest lined up for me to interview for your entertainment. I am honored to have called him a friend.

Now that Shane’s battle with cancer has ended, the reality of his funeral expenses has come to light. Its an expense that without financial assistance, would force Shane’s parents to mortgage their home to cover. In honor of Shane, members of the diecast collecting community are stepping up to bare the financial burden. Amazing companies such as GMP Diecast, Liberty Promotions and GreenLight Collectibles have donated some amazing pieces to help raise funds at several upcoming charity auctions.

Beyond that I am asking you, my fellow collector and DiecastAudio reader, to consider donating to our cause via the Chip-In widget on the right column of the site. Clicking the Chip-In button will bring you to PayPal where you can contribute with a credit card or your own personal PayPal account. The Chip-In donations are being managed by Mr. Jerry Yates who is an Administrator at DiecastSpace.com.

Please get in touch with me personally via the contact page if you are not comfortable donating with that method, but would still like to contribute. I would be more than happy to provide you with my mailing address to apply a donation via personal check to the cause. Each an every dollar gets us closer to our goal of making sure Shane is remembered in a way that he and his family deserve.

Thank you very much for your consideration.

Jeff Glasson
DiecastAudio.com

Now all I have to do is convince my wife to attend!

Click either image to see a larger version

Be sure to visit the official Wild Weekend of Hot Wheels 6 web site for more information on tickets and accommodations for this event coming to Connecticut on July 30th thru August 2nd 2009.

If you’ve never sold anything on The Toy Peddler before, Paul is still offering 5 free credits to get you started. Simply register for a free account on thetoypeddler.com and then email your User ID to pb@thetoypeddler.com.

In addition, Paul’s team is working on many new features and improvements to make buying and selling on the site even more enjoyable. Soon you’ll see a newly freshened home page with easier to use navigation. They are also working to make the site more search engine friendly so listings will be more prevalent in search results. New features will also be added to the member profile pages to allow the addition of a short bio and a profile picture.

In the latest Toy Peddler newsletter Paul mentions “These changes will be taking place over the next couple months, with the revised look of the home page coming very soon. I think that you will really like these new features and changes we are working on.”

[via thetoypeddler.com]

The Car Room magazine is now available at select Barnes & Noble and Borders locations. Both individual issues and subscriptions are also available from the official Car Room Magazine website. Here’s a digital sneak peek for DiecastAUDIO readers!

Click the images to see a larger version

My Carson Lev interview on Saturday Nitro is also available here if you haven’t had a chance to give it a listen!

[via thecarroom.com]

[via the Team100 Diecast Forums]

So what can you expect from the convention coverage? Pictures and video are a definite. Live video streams will depend on the quality of the internet connection at Circus Circus. Thats one of the main things I’ll be testing tonight and tomorrow. I’m hoping that I’ll be able to stream quite a few of the events including the Ridemakerz Designers Luncheon round-table. That would definitely kick up Saturday Nitro to the next level!

In any case, be sure to come back here frequently through-out the week to see all the updates from the convention.

Until the its Vegas or Bust…!

This week I was stoked to find out that Fireball was kind enough to give diecastAUDIO a shout-out during the last few minutes of Episode 20! You can use the audio player at the bottom of this post to listen to the show. I definitely encourage you to make you way over to their site and listen to their other shows as well. Be sure to leave a comment if you like what you hear and tell’em that diecastAUDIO set ya!

Click here to jump over to the Official Hollywood Car Show Podcast site or use this audio player to listen to Episode 20:

If you’re a fan of diecastAUDIO, then I encourage you to give this new feature a try. Its a great way to help me spread the word about the site and your help is greatly appreciated!

Not all of the new sections are 100% functional yet, so please bear with us as we put the finishing touches on the site this week. Let us know what you think of the changes by leaving a comment or sending us a email.

Stay tuned for more announcements on the new site changes as they become available!

Thanks!
-Jeff

The diecastAUDIO VW Drag Bus sports a sun-kissed silver custom paint job, hand painted details and will be mounted in an acrylic case – all for only $80.00! We also couldn’t let these special debuts go by without cranking up the exclusivity of the bus by making sure that there’s a Diamond Edition as well! The Diamond Edition will feature white letter, Real Rider tires to set it apart from the standard edition.

Unlike the traditional offerings from Pope Designs, there will be 2 ways that everyone can try to obtain this exclusive bus. It will be sold ONLINE and LIVE at this year’s inaugural SUMMER SMASH Convention in Rhode Island. There will be a total of 25 buses produced in all, with 20 available for sale. We will hold back (1) Diamond Edition and (4) Regular models for special guests. Here are the details of the sale:

Online
• Date: Friday, August 22nd 2008
• Time: 9PM EST, 6PM PST
• Where: eBay, Seller Name: pope-designs
• Sale Name: diecastAUDIO VW Drag Bus
• Quantity: 8 Standard; 2 Diamond
• Price: $80.00 + $10 S/H

Summer Smash

• Date: Friday, August 22nd 2008
• Time: 10PM EST
• Where: Hotel Room TBA
• Seller Name: Bryan Pope
• Quantity: 8 Standard; 2 Diamond
• Price: $80.00, Cash Only!

Pope Designs guarantees all sales of the Diamond Edition version (both online and live at Summer Smash) to be completely random and fair so that everyone has a chance at obtaining one. Once all the buses are sold, no more will be produced, so we hope that everyone interested will be able to purchase one.

Special thanks to Pope Designs for all the time, effort and hard work that went into making this bus a reality!

Take care and we look forward to seeing you at SUMMER SMASH!

[via popedesigns.net]

“I realize this time of year many people are out enjoying the sun and spending less time on their computer. Historically, May-July are the slowest months here at TTP, but this year, listings, sales and visits are up from past years. We continue to grow and expand even in these hard economic times. I hope you like the new features we have added, along with much faster loading speed. We are currently working on new features and hope to have the wanted and trade section up and running soon.”

As always, Paul is offering $5 worth of listing credits to those collectors who have yet to try out the site. Simply create an account and email Paul at pb (at) thetoypeddler.com with your user id. With offers like these, there is simply no better time to try out The Toy Peddler

Thanks to Paul for bring back this great incentive to try out and use his site!

[via thetoypeddler.com]

First off, my most humble apologies to all the readers and listeners who have been coming back here to diecastAUDIO for the last month looking for new content. Its been forever and a day since my last post, and I feel horrible for letting you all down with the lack of posts. My current daily schedule and responsibilities are making it extremely difficult to focus on digging up the “very best of” diecast goodness you are used to seeing, much less produce the podcast on a regular basis. With that being said, this is certainly not the end of diecastAUDIO.

This summer will bring about quite a few changes in both the site and its content. First off, you’ll notice the brand new logo at the top of the site courtesy of Bryan Pope of Pope Designs! Bryan’s fresh new logo will be the first part of an entire overhaul of the site including a completely new site design that will be launched later this year.

You’ll also note the new Summer Smash banner on the left column! If you have the means, I highly suggest making your way to Rhode Island for the first ever (and annual) Summer Smash. Its the single largest diecast convention on the east coast this year, and from the looks of the activity list and special guests, its not to be missed! I’ve got my ticket purchased and room reserved, so you can count on a lot of lot of audio interviews and video footage being created from the show. And…there might be a special-super-secret diecastAUDIO related surprise being revealed there as well! If you have any intention of going, be sure to get your ticket and book your room asap, as space is limited.

Lastly, I’d like to say that prior to the recent lull in posting, the number of comments being left on my posts was really starting to grow. Back when I started diecastAUDIO, I chose the blog format because as we all know, there are more than enough diecast forum sites to enjoy out there. Plus, its the best platform for distributing podcasts as well. The ability to comment on a post is the sole way for you (the reader) to participate in the conversation and lend your opinion to what I’m posting. I truly cherish each and every comment that you leave – partly because its a validation that someone is actually reading, but mostly because I really want to know what you think and converse with you more!

So as I get things rolling again, I encourage you to speak your mind and let me know what you think of the posts by leaving comments. What do you wish I was doing more or less of? Are there diecast companies that I’m not covering that you’d like to see more posts on? More video? More audio? Or how about new authors? Now there’s a thought. Do you have the knack for spotting the cool stuff thats happening in the world of diecast? Would you like to contribute to this site? Send an email with your ideas and thoughts to blog [at] diecastaudio.com and we’ll see if there’s a fit!

Thanks for sticking with me. You won’t regret it!

Download the survey by right-clicking on the following link and selecting “Save As”:
Pope Designs Survey Form

[via popedesigns.net]

This weekend, April 12th – 13th, we will be running a .25 cent re-list special at The Toy Peddler. IMPORTANT! We will be doing some housecleaning, clearing out old listings. In phase 1, we will eliminate all listings older than 5 years. That will happen next week, so if you have any older inventory, now would be a good time to re-list. If you drop the price slightly, items tend to sell quicker. If you are a buyer, this will be a good opportunity for bargains. In phase 2 we will be deleting listings older than 4 years, and eventually have a 3 year time limit on items that are listed for sale. This should keep our inventory current and available for sale, while eliminating stale listings.

We will also be deleting older “sold” and “hold” listings, which should clear out approx. 50,000 items not currently available for sale. This should also speed up the page loading for the site.

This is obviously good news for both sellers and buyers as fresh listings should be popping up all weekend long. Be sure to check it out!

[via thetoypeddler.com]

“As some of you may already know…. Toy Cars & Models Magazine’s last issue published was the February 2008 issue. It’s with a heavy heart that I have to say goodbye to my column in Toy Cars & Models. I’d like to thank you all for your support over the many wonder years that we’ve spent there together! From the first time that my column appeared between those pages in the March 2003 issue to it’s very last issue of February 2008. We’ve talked about a lot of different things in those years and I hope that I’ve helped to make you all more knowledgeable collectors, saved you from making some costly mistakes and helped you to find some really great pieces for your collections! I’ve made many new friends and have had the pleasure of meeting many of you in person in my travels across the country. I couldn’t have asked for a better experience and I remember it all forever!”

“I have been talking with other publications about doing my Hot Wheels Variation Column there and we are still working out the details. I do know that I can now tell you that I will be writing for Die Cast X Magazine, I actually just wrote a nice piece on the 40th anniversary for them, so look for that in an upcoming issue! I will be writing more for them in future issues also, I can’t say what I will be writing about yet, but I can say it is about Hot Wheels! So, I hope you pick up a copy of Die Cast X Magazine and check it out!”

“Of course I will be still writing my Variation Books and the Warman’s Books too. It was just Toy Cars & Models that stopped being published. Keep checking my website for updates!”

“Thanks again for the support and keep those emails coming!”

-Mike Zarnock

Best of luck to Mike and Die Cast X Magazine on their new collaboration!

[via hotwheelscollectors.com]

As an incentive to try out the site, you can sign up with Collectors Web and the first 5 items you sell have no fees! Simply use the special voucher code “5free” when you register for your account. In addition to selling individual items, you can also set up a free Collectors Web store with up to 50 items!

diecastAUDIO is not directly affiliated with Collectors Web in any way – we just think its a cool new service that deserves your attention! No matter if your looking to sell diecast, comics, trains or action figures, they are definitely worth a look!

[via collectorsweb.net]

I just wanted to take a moment to thank all the readers and listeners who have stuck with diecastAUDIO for the last few years. Both the site and the show have gone through a lot of changes and believe it or not, there are more changes to come as I continue to find the perfect balance between my love of the hobby and real life obligations. There hasn’t been much “audio” from diecastAUDIO lately, and I’m working on a few ideas which will remedy that. Stay tuned for the results in early 2008!

Happy New Year to you and yours!

Cheers,
Jeff

With that being said, I hope to be getting back into the swing of things this week – regardless of the fact that we are all rapidly approaching the next holiday season! As part of ramping back up, I will be sharing some cool diecast happenings that have popped up over the last two weeks. While a few were time sensitive, I’m sure that many readers will enjoy knowing about what was available and now sold out – the posts are always good for the pictures, right..?!

Thanks again for sticking with diecastAUDIO..!

-Jeff

[via diecastvideo.com]

“If you aren’t going to the convention, this is a great time to list items for sale or to pick up some of those convention cars that will be available online. Many people at the convention list them for sale at The Toy Peddler right from their rooms!”

If you are planning on attending the convention, be sure to look Paul up as The Toy Peddler will be there in full force giving away TTP logo balsa wood planes, ring flings, and logo bags to hold your loot! Also be sure to enter his special drawing where you could win $250!

Thanks to Paul for providing another great incentive to try out and use his site!

[via thetoypeddler.com]

Starting on Friday September 28th, all listings in the NON-TOY category will be 100% FREE for a period of 24 hours (Pacific Time)! This offer is for non-toy items only. Any toys listed in the non-toy category will be deleted. You can post items such as old trading cards, sporting goods, collectibles, stamps, coins, and just about anything else you can find in your basement, garage or attic! Alcohol, firearms, or pornographic materials are prohibited.

If you’ve never tried selling at The Toy Peddler, now would be a great time to try it out. It’s super easy to use and you’ll be sellng your stuff in no time with fees that are MUCH LESS than eBay! Thanks to Paul for providing this great opportunity to try out the site!

[via thetoypeddler.com]

Best of luck to all participants and thanks to DCL and Jada Toys for putting on some great contests!

[via diecastlive.com]

Be sure to check out all the other diecast related videos over at WWW.DIECASTVIDEO.COM.

[via www.diecastvideo.com]

Posted items are ranging from gems like minty red lines for $1000 to $2000 each all the way up to a sealed case of 96 blister-packed red lines for $27000! While prices like these are virtually unobtainable for most, there are definitely items moving at these prices. At the time of this post, the most recent piece sold was a rose colored hybrid custom Baracuda red line for $1250! Many of the rare cars listed are owned by well known collector Bruce Pascal. diecastAUDIO sat down for an interview with Bruce during the 2006 Rhode Island Diecast Expo which is definitely an episode to not be missed!

If you haven’t checked out THETOYPEDDLER.COM yet, then defintely make sure you do. Not only is it a fantastic place to buy and sell (ie – cheaper than eBay and garners a niche audience) diecast and action figures, but The Vault is a perfect place to go check out some uber-rare diecast to keep the collecting dreams alive!

[via thetoypeddler.com]

Good luck to those who are partcipating!

[via diecastlive.com]

Details and instructions for each contest are located in the DIECASTLIVE.COM “Contest Corner” forum, but here are some direct links right to them:

Contest #1: Jada Toys Review

Contest #2: Know your Jada Toys

**NOTE** You must be a registered member to access the forums and to participate in the contests. Registration is FREE! Special thanks to Jada Toys for providing the great prizes and to DIECASTLIVE.COM for sponsoring the contests. Good luck to all who are participating!

[via diecastlive.com]

Special thanks to Jada Toys for supplying the prizes and to all the listeners who participated. Stay tuned for more contests in the future!

Episode #37 – Monday, August 13th
Episode #38 – Monday, August 20th
Episode #39 – Monday, August 27th

Simply listen to all three episodes and make note of each mystery phrase. As soon as the final phrase is revealed on Episode #39, be one of the first three people to add a comment containing all three correct phrases to that show’s post on the website. Here is a look at what the first, second and third-place listeners will win!

-=+ First Place +=-

-=+ Second Place +=-

-=+ Third Place +=-

If you have any questions about the contest, feel free to contact us via email.

Thanks and good luck!
- The diecastAUDIO Team

Be sure to check out all the other great videos over at www.diecastvideo.com. New ones are being added every day!

[via diecastvideo.com]

Be sure to check out all the other great videos over at www.diecastvideo.com. New ones are being added every day!

[via diecastvideo.com]

Be sure to check out all the other great videos over at www.diecastvideo.com. New ones are being added every day!

[via diecastvideo.com]

Use the link below to jump over to the DIECASTXCHANGE.COM site. Please note that you must be a registered member to access the interview thread. Registration is FREE, and diecastAUDIO definitely recommends checking their site out if you haven’t been there yet. It contains a wealth of information about larger scale diecast collecting and will expose small scale collectors to a whole new world!

[via diecastxchange.com]

So what does the future have in store for the shack? Well, we can only hope that Joe and the site continue to enjoy the success that has been built upon over the years and that this valuable diecast information resource sticks around to many, many years to come!

Congratulations Joe! – and we are all looking forward to the 10th anniversary!

[via joesdiecastshack.com]