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Diecast Stories: Did I follow my own rules?
I recently returned from the DiecastSpace Super Convention in Las Vegas, and I had a great time! It was so nice to get away and hang with old friends [and some new ones] who are just like me, obsessed with little cars! I don’t have to feel like I collect nuclear waste like I do [...]
Hot Wheels Collectors featured in Car and Driver Magazine
I love it when our little hobby of die-cast car collecting gets pushed a little further out into the mainstream, and that’s exactly what happened in the latest issue of Car and Driver magazine. Freelance C&D writer, Brett Berk has written a great piece that gives readers a deep dive into what its like to [...]
Diecast Stories: Convention Do’s and Don’ts, Part 1
With the new year well underway, I wanted to focus on something that might be especially helpful to collectors in 2010. This year is ushering in the greatest number of diecast conventions in a long time with Diecastspace.com sponsoring the Super Convention this month in Las Vegas, The Magical Weekend of Cars in June in [...]
Diecast Stories: I’ve changed as a collector; haven’t I?
First, I would like to introduce myself. My name is Joe Altieri, and I live in Northern New Jersey. I truly consider myself a die-cast ”collector” and not a hoarder, scalper, or flipper! Jeff Glasson has asked me to write some columns on the life of a typical die-cast collector and get your feedback on [...]
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: Joe Kelly Jr. & Mike Zarnock
Joe Kelly Jr. from The Car Room Magazine was in attendance at the 2009 Hot Wheels Summer Smash and captured a series of interviews and video footage (thanks Ralph!!) that I’ll be sharing with you over the course of the next week. Here’s the first in the series featuring and interview with Hot Wheels author [...]
Saturday Nitro – Live from Hot Wheels Summer Smash 2!
Despite the 1 hour delay due to technical difficulties (ala crazy hotel internet) we managed to bang out the first ever Saturday Nitro with a live studio audience! It definitely added a little extra excitement to the show that brought things to a whole new level. We also tried live streaming some video, but had [...]
