Check out this vintage commercial for the Johnny Express from Topper. Man, that thing is huge!! Now thats when toys were really TOYS!

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Collectors who frequent THETOYPEDDLER.COM might have received a recent newsletter announcing the start of a new section on the site called “The Vault.” This new section became available to registered TTP members at the beginning or August and features listings of high-end collectibles selling for $1000 and higher. After first reading the announcement it was difficult to believe that there would be many items available for purchase since the number of collectors that can deal at that level is fairly small. Low and behold, there is some serious action happening there!

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!

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Collectors who are planning on participating in the DIECASTLIVE.COM/Jada Toys “Know Your Jada Toy” contest should be aware that the start of the contest has been pushed back to to Friday evening, August 7th. The first pictures to identify for the contest will be posted during a two hour window that night. Be sure to check the contest post in the Contest Corner forum on DIECASTLIVE.COM for any additional updates during the week.

Good luck to those who are partcipating!

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Jada Toys and DIECASTLIVE.COM are teaming up to give you an opportunity to win some FREE diecast! They are running two separate contests that will have a total of five winners. The prizes will come in the form of Jada’s Road Rigz which are big enough to fit a 1/64th scale vehicle in - perfect for displays and dioramas! Here is a glimpse at the prizes:

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!

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Congratulations Mystery Phrase Contest Winners! Luis Salgado, Joe Harrington and Scott Maniex were the first three listeners to successfully reply to the comments section of episode #39 with the correct phrases that were revealed in shows during the last three weeks.

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

diecastAUDIO is proud to announce the “Mystery Phrase” Contest where three lucky diecastAUDIO show listeners will be able to win FREE diecast courtesy of Jada Toys! Here’s the scoop: During the last three weeks of August, diecastAUDIO will reveal a special mystery phrase on three consecutive episodes. The shows will be released as follows:

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!

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

Thanks and good luck!
- The diecastAUDIO Team

A crazy loop setup and a baby jump ta boot!

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