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Popular AUTOart E-Type Poised to Return

Popular AUTOart E-Type Poised to Return

Certain AUTOart castings sell out quickly and leave collectors regretting that they missed their chance at these exquisitely crafted replicas. The iconic E-Type is one such model — Aa has done several variations on the venerable XKE — coupes and convertibles, in Series I, II, and III. The earlier short-wheelbase coupes are the most beautiful […]
Lightning Strikes Twice! 10 Questions with Johnny Lightning’s Tom Lowe

Lightning Strikes Twice! 10 Questions with Johnny Lightning’s Tom Lowe

Johnny Lightning (JL) is a brand name with which all fans of 1:64 diecast will be instantly familiar. Introduced originally by Topper Toys in 1969, quick on the heels of Hot Wheels’ launch, JL focused from the outset on speed above all. To raise brand awareness and further emphasize its association with speed, JL sponsored […]

COPO v King at SEMA 2014!

COPO v King at SEMA 2014!

The 2014 SEMA show is going on right now, and the new performance announcements are coming fast and furious! Fans of classic Ford vs Chevy factory doorslammer rivalry should be thrilled with this pair of ponies. Chevrolet has just announced its Central Office Production Order program for 2015. COPO, as it is universally known, is […]
Automodello embarks on a Noble venture

Automodello embarks on a Noble venture

Here’s some exciting news for fans of high-performance exotics. Automodello just announced an exclusive agreement with Noble Automotive to produce multiple models in multiple scales. Among the models being developed are the Noble M12, Noble M400 and, to kick things off, the Noble M600. The Noble M600 will be released in 1:43 scale in Demonstrator […]
Fiat Finale!

Fiat Finale!

July is officially over, and thus we congratulate the final winner of Die Cast X’s July Weekly Wednesday Model Giveaway. Ron Shemanski of Union, New Jersey–we hope you enjoy your Norev Fiat Dino Coupe as much as we enjoyed giving it to you–and giving prizes to all four of our winners this month! To everyone […]
Warner Bros. goes Mad!

Warner Bros. goes Mad!

Warner Bros. and original creator George Miller have released the trailer for their 2015 high-octane “guzzaline” reboot of one of the great car-guy films of all time — Mad Max: Fury Road. We’ve been waiting–with some trepidation–for a first look at the new Max to see if it can possibly live up to Miller’s original […]
Number one with a Bullitt!

Number one with a Bullitt!

This one is sure to jump to the top spot on your 1:18 hit list. We don’t know much yet — other than it’s lean, green and comes with McQueen! Order Online Here.  
Far, far and away the coolest thing to see at Comic-Con!

Far, far and away the coolest thing to see at Comic-Con!

Comic-Con is going on in San Diego this week, and the best reason to be there has to be this full-size sinister showstopper from Hot Wheels! The Darth Vader car is one of a series of Star Wars-themed Hot Wheels just released to celebrate the forthcoming Episode VII that is currently in production. And with […]
Hear hear! Here is our Wednesday Winner!

Hear hear! Here is our Wednesday Winner!

As Thursday follows Wednesday, so follows our Thursday announcement of the winner of our Weekly Wednesday Model Giveaway. This week it is Pierre Boutin of Boisbriand, Quebec. A big congratulations to him for snagging the Minichamps Mercury Marauder! Two winners so far, but we still have two yet to go, and you could be one […]
GMP Returns – Welcome Back Boys!

GMP Returns – Welcome Back Boys!

A familiar friend is rejoining to the die cast world after a few years away, and that is fantastic news for fans of fine scale American Muscle and Hot Rods. Ladies and gentlemen, GMP is BACK! And the GMP guys are not tiptoeing back in – it is pedal to the diecast metal! Leading the […]
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