Johnny Lightning to run “QR Code” Contest
Johnny Lightning and Diecastspace have announced a first ever Super Convention chase contest that will happen at the 2011 Super Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada next week. During the convention, 50 Johnny Lightning cars will be randomly handed out and on Saturday, February 26, one lucky winner will be awarded a prize pack valued at [...]
1000+ Tickets sold for the DiecastSpace Super Convention
The crew over at DiecastSpace just posted a screen shot showing that ticket sales for the 2011 Super Convention just passed the 1000 ticket mark. Attendance at each Super Convention has consistently grown over the last 3 years and this one is shaping up to be the biggest event yet. DiecastSpace conventions have found success [...]
Dennis Gage to Emcee 2011 Diecast Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
There’s just over a month left until the 2011 Diecastspace Super Convention rolls into the Tropicana Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada, and the final stages of planning are starting to fall into place. One of the more notable tidbits (Did I just say tidbits..?!) of news to come out recently was the announcement [...]
“Woodie” to be inducted into the Diecast Hall of Fame
There are plenty of surprises in store for the 2011 DiecastSpace Super Convention coming to Las Vegas this coming February. The latest fun tidbit to be released is that “Woodie” will be the very first diecast car to be inducted into the Diecast Hall of Fame! Owned by John Rhodes (aka Oggie Doggie), Woodie has [...]
Exclusive Event for VW Drag Bus Collectors Announced!
This week DiecastSpace announced a new exciting event for 2011 that will focus on fans of the uber-popular Hot Wheels Volkswagen Drag Bus. On May 13, 14 and 15th the illustrious Trump Taj Mahal Hotel and Casino in Atlantic City, New Jersey will play host to the first-ever VIP Drag Bus Getaway. This amazing collector [...]
NASCAR Champion Ernie Irvan confirmed to attend 2011 Diecast Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
NASCAR race champion Ernie Irvan was announced as one of the 2011 Diecast Hall of Fame Inductees for the Automotive Legends category during this summer’s Magical Weekend of Cars in Orlando, Florida. Mr. Irvan has officially accepted officially accepted his induction induction and has confirmed his attendance at the upcoming Diecast Hall of Fame Ceremony [...]
Pre-production GreenLight piece to display at Boston Area Toy Collector’s Toy Event
Greenlight Collectibles recently announce their participation in the “invitation-only” Boston Area Toy Collectors annual dinner event where they will have a pre-production version of their 1965 Ford Galaxie featuring the Westwood Massachusetts Police Department that will appear in Series 5 of the Hot Pursuit line. Here are all the details from GreenLight’s official press release: [...]
