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Diecast Stories: Custom Beauty is in the eye of the Collector
There are a growing number of collectors in the diecast community who question the merits of collecting customized pieces or the so-called Code 3 class of diecast. That question is becoming more relevant as an increasing number of diecast customizers appear on the scene and that the Diecastspace.com KustomKon Conference (the first ever event geared [...]
SUMMER SMASH 2: The BLUE RIHWC Camaro
This blue version of the Rhode Island Hot Wheels Club Camaro from Liberty Promotions has been spotted selling for upwards of $300 on eBay. Limited to just 50, correction – 25 pieces (!!!), this might just be the most sought-after club car in recent years!
Stick’s Redline Garage – The Maverick
Can you think of a better way to feature a Redline drag car then with the real deal? A 1-to-1 racing machine. Dan Spaudling of Harrisville, Rhode Island has such a ride. Some of you know Dan from the Hot Wheels events from coast to coast, but he’s also a weekend drag racing ace. Dan [...]
Hot Wheels vs. Matchbox Challenge Update!
The March 2009 meeting of the Rhode Island Hot Wheels club brought yet another entry into the Hot Wheels vs. Matchbox challenge. Details about the challenge have been written about on the RIHWC website, HotWheelsCollectors.com and right here on diecastAUDIO. Essentially, a laser wheel Datsun by Matchbox has been undefeated for almost a year now [...]
Racing with The Rhode Island Hot Wheels Club
The racing action at this month’s Rhode Island Hot Wheels Club was captured on video by my good friend Domingo Montiero. I left the meeting with the tape in-hand and put together this little montage for collectors to get a feel for the racing experience that RIHWC members get to enjoy every month on our [...]
Top Diecast Conventions of 2009
Is it just me or does it seem that 2009 will be a great year to be a diecast collector? If there’s one thing to be said about our hobby, its there’s no shortage of diecast conventions in the near future! Here is a quick list of the best multi-day events happening across the country [...]
Mattel partners with RIHWC for Hot Wheels Summer Smash 2!
During November’s meeting, Rhode Island Hot Wheels Club President, Jim Lombari announced that Mattel will be partnering with the club to be a part of Hot Wheels Summer Smash 2009 which is officially scheduled for August 27-30 in Warwick, Rhode Island. The club’s hard work in raising $20,000 for the Make-a-Wish Foundation played a big [...]
