The official Maisto “Daily Doses” blog has announced plans for the creation of a new online fan club geared towards the hardcore Maisto collector. The club will focus on bringing more information and die-cast goodies to fans of the brand via a membership-based club. Both free and low-cost premium membership levels are being created to allow all levels of collectors to become part of the Maisto community.

Los Angeles-based marketing agency, RAINDEO | BEAUTIFUL has been selected to spearhead the fan club project after their success the brought Maisto with last holiday’s Rock Crawler Giveaway. The first order of business in creating the new club will be to select its official name, and collectors will be invited to help make that selection via a voting process that should be opened to collector input within the next week or so.

Its good to see a larger manufacturer like Maisto deciding to put some money behind building a community platform for their collector base. If done properly, this could really give Maisto a boost in attracting the more hardcore collectors to the brand, and I’m looking forward to seeing how this new endeavor changes their brand perception.

Stay tuned for more information as things progress towards the anticipated Fall 2011 launch. Until then, be sure to check out (and “Like”) the Maisto page on Facebook.

2009 marked the launch of DiecastSpace.com’s special VIP Platinum membership program. No, its not a credit card offer as the program’s logo might indicate – but rather a collector program that’s benefits far outweigh the price of admission.

Membership packages for 2009 sold out in a very short amount of time and many interested collectors were unable to take advantage of the program. This week DiecastSpace has announced the availability of their VIP Platinum memberships for 2010.

2010 memberships will feature the following benefits for $200:

• - One Custom Car Each Month FOR 12 TOTAL MONTHS: $250 value
• - 25% Off ALL DiecastSpace.com Purchases
• - Access to a VIP Platinum Members ONLY Lounge on DiecastSpace.Com – where you will be able to purchase all of the online sales 3 days prior to
  the regular membership, enter exclusive chat rooms, read exclusive
  material and information
• - One Convention Car from EACH DiecastSpace Convention a total of 4 cars for the year a $100 Value
• - One Platinum Member 2010 December 2 Remember Final e VW Drag Bus: This bus
  will only be available to the platinum members who purchase the
  membership, not the general membership. The bus will be customized by
  the 2010 Customizer of the Year at the 2010 Super Convention, each
  will be individually numbered and stickered. $150 value

Some changes we have made to the program in 2010:

• - We will notify the membership of what car will ship each month so you can keep track of what cars are coming for each month
• - We will send out a shipping email to let everyone know when vehicles ship
• - We will be shipping each month on or before the 25th
• - We will continue to provide free 24 hour email support
• - Toll Free Phone Support Option 24 Hours a Day

2010 membership packages are limited and available on a first come, first served basis. Be sure to act fast if you’re interested in taking advantage of this great offer!

Click here to jump over to the order page.