Customs
Chopped, Dropped and Sprayed – from Stock to Rocked!
Diecast Stories: Custom Beauty is in the eye of the Collector
There are a growing number of collectors in the diecast community who question the merits of collecting customized pieces or the so-called Code 3 class of diecast. That question is becoming more relevant as an increasing number of diecast customizers appear on the scene and that the Diecastspace.com KustomKon Conference (the first ever event geared [...]
Pope Design’s “Bat-Pumpkin” VW Drag Bus
Pope Designs rolls into the the 2010 fall season with this first-ever online-only Halloween offering that is sure to grab the attention of Pope and Drag Bus fans alike. The Standard Edition features festive ember-glow burnt orange paint and basic wheels while the Diamond Edition is dressed in Toxic Green and features Real Rider White [...]
Pope Designs Canada Convention Drag Bus and Dairy Delivery
Attendees of the first-ever Canadian Convention kicking off on September 9th in Niagra Falls, Ontario will have the opportunity to obtain two great limited edition Pope Designs creations made in celebration of the event. The Drag Bus is limited to just 25 pieces (20 Standard, 5 Diamond Edition) of which 20 (16 Standard, 4 [...]
Jimmy Chavez Summer Smash pieces available on Diehard-Diecast
As previously reported, Jimmy “The Boxman” Chavez has created some really amazing limited edition custom pieces under his ProToyType brand for this year’s Summer Smash. In the event you won’t be able to make it to Rhode Island (did I mention Summer Smash starts TODAY?!) you can now check out the select over on Diehard-Diecast [...]
Boxman’s 2010 Summer Smash Sneak Peek
These shots of 6, yes SIX custom creations from Jimmy “The Boxman” Chavez surfaced today, and from the looks of things, attendees of the 2010 Hot Wheels Summer Smash will certainly have their hands full trying to decide which of these to take home! Once again, Boxman has managed to create a unique packaging design [...]
Night Stalker “Bombshell” Drag Bus on sale TONIGHT!
Here’s a last minute reminder for all the VW Drag Bus collectors out there that Chris Walker’s “Bombshell” Drag Bus goes on sale tonight, July 30st at 9pm EST, 6pm PST. This new Night Stalker creation features a classic Bomber Nose art style – a style that has influenced many of Chris’s customs over the [...]
2010 Magical Weekend of Cars: Customs Contest – Pro Entries
The judges certainly had their work cut out for them after seeing the great Pro entries in the 2010 Magical Weekend of Cars Customs Contest. The following slideshows feature entries from the Mild, Spicy, Wild and Sets classes. Which are your favorites? Share your thoughts in the comments section below. +++ Pro, Mild +++ +++ [...]
