Tom Zahorsky, Senior Design Manager for Johnny Lightning was kind enough to send out a package to the diecastAUDIO studio, so we’re sharing the contents with a few posts spread out through this final week before the Christmas holiday kicks into full gear. First up is this great 1964 Ford Falcon Panel Delivery from Wicked Wagons Release 2! This piece features rubber tires, highly detailed paint and an opening hood. Click on the thumbnails for the full sized photos.

The complete release consists of the following casts:

• 1966 Cadillac Hearse
• 1964 Ford Falcon Panel Delivery
• 1965 Chevy Chevelle Wagon
• 1940 Ford Sedan Delivery

Be sure to check your local retailer, as this release is in stores now!

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Marty from DIECASTLIVE.COM sent over this great tip which has to be labeled as the “Deal of the Week.” Every once in a while the brick and mortar toy chain KBToys stocks some great diecast at low closeout prices. This time around, the deal can be found in their online store.

While supplies last, you can snag this great 4-car Hot Rod Magazine set from Johnny Lightning for just $5.99 (plus shipping and handling). Thats a savings of 70% off the suggested retail price of $19.99! The set includes Troy Trepanier’s customized AMC Rambler, Thom Taylor’s exquisite Bad Bird roadster, a classic ‘57 Chevy Bel Air and a too-wild ‘63 Chevy II.

Use the link below to make the jump while this offer is still good!

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In case you missed its sale debut back on November 7th, the Jiffy Lube VW Bus from Johnny Lightning and Liberty Promotions is still available! Here’s all you need to know about this piece direct from the Liberty Promotions web site:

Produced by Johnny Lightning for Liberty Promotions, this VW Panel Bus has some really cool deco! Check out the spark plugs firing and the pistons pushing flames out of the cylinders and onto the bus, while the golden motor oil from Jiffy Lube splashes about and keeps things lubricated down low.

All of this is laid on top of super glossy black paint that even makes its way down to the bumpers and wheels. Rubber tires add the finishing touch of detail.

These come in a standard size blister-pack featuring hand-drawn artwork of the bus at a Jiffy Lube store. The rare White Lightning version sports white tires and a white interior, while the regular issue has black tires and a red interior.

You have a 1 in 10 chance of receiving a White Lightning. However, every order of 12 or more busses is guaranteed to include 1 White Lighting (24+ includes 2 White Lightnings, 36 includes 3).

Each bus has its serial number imprinted on the underside of its chassis. (”XXXX of 2,496″)

Don’t let this one miss being a part of your collection. Its a steal at $11.99 each and will add to your rank as a member in the Liberty Legions club. Head over to WWW.LIBERTYPROMOTIONS.COM now to take advantage of the sale.

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The title of this post might lead you to believe that I’m speaking of a “White Lightning,” but in this case its all about the new upcoming release from Johnny Lightning called “Lightning Rods!” Tom Zahorsky, Senior Design Manager for JL had the following to say on their official blog:

“Check out one of the cars in Lightning Rods Release 1, the 1970 Dodge Challenger. This Lightning Rod is covered in glowing yellow chrome and has matching yellow chrome rims and clear injected tires. All of the cars in this assortment carry the trademark lightning bolt but this is the only Zinger in the assortment. Look for these to hit stores in late December.”

If these really do hit retailers in late December, what collector wouldn’t like to find one of those in your stocking?!

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Tom Zahorsky, Senior Design Manager for Johnny Lightning gave collectors a glimpse at one of the cars being included in the upcoming release of the Dukes of Hazzard series. The featured car is Molly Hargrove’s #72 Plymouth race car. The car appeared in a memorable episode in season three called “Birds Gotta Fly.” In the episode, Daisy was offered a job working for retired driver Molly Hargrove on the NASCAR circuit.

Keep your eyes peeled for Dukes of Hazzard Release 3 when it hits stores November 1st.

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

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

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Tom Zahorsky, Senior Design Manager for Johnny Lightning gives collectors a look into the upcoming 60’s Sizzle Release 6 by showing off this gorgeous ‘65 For Mustang Convertible. If the rest in this release are as equally stunning, then we are all in for a treat! Keep your eye out for 60’s Sizzle R6 hitting your favorite retailer in mid September.