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Diecastspace Vending Machine to debut in Nashville
Collectors who regularly attend conventions are most likely familiar with Mattel’s popular Hot Wheels Vending Machine that has become a feature attraction over the years. Standing in a massive line of fellow diecast enthusiasts while waiting for a chance to see what mysterious Hot Wheels goodness will fall from the innards of the giant metal [...]
Diecast Stories: Viva Las Vegas and the 2011 DCS Super Convention!
February 28, 2011 was the day I finally had to leave Las Vegas and go home to New Jersey. Not that I didn’t miss my wife and son [I did] and not that I didn’t have to go back to work [I did], but I was leaving with the 2011 DiecastSpace Super Convention in my [...]
Mattel’s Chris Parker steps up in the name of charity
Attendees of this past weekend’s 23rd Annual Hot Wheels Convention in Los Angeles bared witness to more than just the die-cast cars they know and love. Mattel’s Chris Parker, known for his full beard and long flowing hair, allowed the entire length to be cut off during the convention to benefit the Locks of Love [...]
SUMMER SMASH 2: The Vending Machine and Autograph Sessions
Most Hot Wheels convention-goers will agree that no convention experience would be complete without a Hot Wheels Vending Machine pull and a trip through the autograph line to meet your favorite die-cast designers. Joe Kelly Jr. from The Car Room Magazine witnessed it all and captured some of the fun! Thanks again to Ralph Riccardi [...]
The Car Room at WWHW6
Joe Kelly Jr. from The Car Room Magazine was in attendance at the Wild Weekend of Hot Wheels and shot this footage featuring Mattel’s Chris Parker and Mike Zarnock. The vintage Redline collection that Mike and Joe are highlighting is owned by Sid Belzburg, owner of RedlinesOnline.com! Special thanks to Ralph Riccardi for great camera [...]
WWHW6: Mattel’s Chris Parker & the vending machine
The Wild Weekend of Hot Wheels staff has confirmed that Chris Parker from Mattel will be coming to the convention with the vending machine in tow! Those who have purchased vending machine pulls before know that its always fun and exciting to see what drops from behind the frosted glass. Equally as fun are the [...]
HOTLANTA: Wrap-Up
The dust has settled from the die-cast whirlwind know as the Hotlanta Collector Experience that roared through Georgia a week ago. This smaller, more intimate event could almost be considered “Son of the Super Convention,” which is not to say that it was any less of an show. In fact, the DiecastSpace.com Admin team did [...]
