If you collect die cast and don’t know about Hot Cases, then you are missing out on one of the best ways to insure your collection stays in the best condition it possibly can! Not only are these sturdy cases stackable, but they are water resistant and insect proof too!

As part of their 5th Anniversary celebration, Hot Cases have produced a small quantity of special blue cases. This limited run of 1000 cases are exactly the same as the original clear/white case, but have a custom blue tint to mark 5 great years in business! 4 cases are capable of holding over 340 blisters or 432 loose cars (with the addition of their foam inserts). Be sure to act fast, as this limited quantity will sell out fast.

[via hotcases.com]

Rhode Island Hot Wheels Club president Jim Lombardi shares the latest flyer for the 2008 Summer Smash. This event will be THE best diecast experience in the northeast for 2008 - don’t miss it! Click the image to see it up close.

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

ToyMan Toy Show

Where: Machinist Hall, 12365 St, Charles Rock Rd, Bridgeton, MO
When: January 13, 2008 - 9:00 am to 2:00 pm
Admission: $3.00 - Adult. Free - 12 and under
Featuring: The show has approx. 180+ tables as well over 100 dealers selling antique and collectible toys. Some of the items represented are Hot Wheels, Star Wars, Barbie’s, Comics, Movie memorabilia (posters - autographs), NASCAR items, Board Games, Action Figures (science fiction - movie - television - wrestling), Die Cast Cars, Model Kits, Trading Cards, Sports Collectibles and too much more to list.
More Information: Call Chris McQuillen (636) 332-0807 or e-mail toymantoyshow@aol.com

Motor City Hot Wheeler’s Club Show

Where: Wayne Ford Civic League. 1645 North Wayne Rd. Westland, MI
When: January 13th, 2008. Early Entry: 7:30 AM. Regular Entry: 8:30 AM - 1:30 PM
Admission: Regular Entry - 2008 Member - Free, Spectator 16 & older: $3.00, Youth 15 and younger: Free
Featuring: Custom Contest and Racing table still available.
More Information: More info: 810-688-3606; Email: lca@tir.com

Milwaukee, Wisconsin Hot Wheels® Club Meeting

Where: AMF Bowling Center. 7505 West Oklahoma. Milwaukee, WI
When: January 13th 2008
Admission: Free
More Information: 414-788-8736

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!

Hot off the presses is this image of the new First Annual Summer Smash postcard that contains all the details you’ll need to fully understand that this is going to be one killer event! Be sure to register and reserve your room soon as space is limited and will fill up fast! What are you waiting for..?!?! Click the postcard to see it up close!

[via rihwc.com]

Back towards the beginning of the month Rhode Island Hot Wheels Club President, Jim Lombari announced the beginning details of the 2008 Expo and Club Dinner. 2007’s Expo was a great success and 2008 is looking bigger and better than ever!

The first major change for 2008 is the length of the event. This time around the expo will run a full three days from August 22nd thru August 24th at the Crowne Plaza Hotel in Warwick, Rhode Island. Collectors will be able to enjoy room to room trading in style in one of RI’s finest 5 star hotels! In addition, there will be racing, a charity dinner and auction, guest speakers like Mike Zarnock, Bob Parker, George Soulakis (Sizzler Engineer), and Lee Pearlman (Liberty Promotions).

The expo will have plenty of limited run event cars as well including 500 Drag Buses from Liberty Promotions, the 2008 Club Car ‘67 GTO, a dinner car by Liberty Promotions, and a Hot Wheels Newsletter car by Mike Strauss! There will also be a ladies dinner car and many more surprises to come. All event cars will be limited to 500 or less, so be sure to make your plans early!

Email Jim Lombari for ticket and hotel ordering information. More exciting details about the “Summer Smash” will be revealed in the near future, so stay tuned..!

[via hotwheelscollectors.com]

The folks over at CAMAROZ28.COM have teamed up with GreenLight Collectibles again to offer another stellar limited edition piece! This new offering is limited to just 1500 individually numbered pieces and features:

• A fully customized design with white paint, traditional hugger orange heritage stripes and matching white wheels with chrome lip!
• An Indiana “CZ28PACE” license plate
• Special CamaroZ28.com Packaging
• Matching trading card featuring 3D rendering that the final car is based on

Each car is just $9.99 and the pre-order period is open now. Use the link below to jump over to their web site to take advantage of this great offer. At the time of this post, there are 405 cars left, so act fast!

[via camaroz28.com]

Just a quick reminder that the Liberty Promotions 2007 Halloween Drag Bus sale is going on now over at LIBERTYPROMOTIONS.COM. Liberty Legion members at the “Prominus” level have been able to order since October 10th. Those who are at the “Commendus” level can start ordering today (October 15th) and members at the “Discoverus” level (and above) can begin ordering on Wednesday, October 17th.

Only 1300 regular and 200 Rebel Run versions are available. As usual, Rebel Runs are distributed randomly and can not be requested while placing your order. The good news is that any orders placed this week can delivery on or before Halloween via USPS Priority Mail (International Orders not included).

For more information, be sure to visit the Liberty Promotions web site.

[via libertypromotions.com]