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You Be the Judge – M2 Machines Auto-Haulers Release 5

M2 Machines’ Auto-Haulers release 5 is making its way to hobby shops and mass retailers world-wide. The three rig series consists of a 1956 Ford C-500 COE truck & box trailer which pays homage to an American Legend, Carroll Shelby, with the truck and box trailer mimicking the old Shelby trucks of the 1960’s. Both […]

Jada’s All New Lopro Series Rolls Out With Style

Jada is well known in the diecast market for delivering well-planned vehicles that represent the young, modern tuning movement: vehicles that scream “I’m here!” with loud paint, bright interiors, chrome accessories… and, of course, plus-sized wheel and tire combos. Jada’s newest line, called “Lopro” (low-profile… get it?) definitely fits right in, and even adds a […]

M2 Machines Keeps ‘em Coming

Unveiling release 27 (yep – we said 27) in their 1:24 scale lineup, M2 Machines is reintroducing their extremely popular “Detroit Muscle” 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 casting in two new color variations – Pastel Blue and Grabber Orange. Rolling out along with those powerful ponies is a set of ground-hugging 1956 Ford F100 trucks. […]

Arresting Developments: GreenLight Announces Hot Pursuit 9

GreenLight has had phenomenal success with their Hot Pursuit series, and there’s no wonder why. Each vehicle is an authentic replica from an actual police force, and the latest series – Series 9 – is no different. The release draws inspiration from the Nebraska Highway Patrol, Cincinnati, Ohio Police, Oregon Highway Patrol, Raleigh, North Carolina […]

GreenLight to Release Family/Indy Approved 1:18 Dan Wheldon Tribute Car

The late Dan Wheldon was a figure who made a great and lasting impact on the sport of motor racing. GreenLight is producing a 1:18 replica in tribute to Wheldon, featuring a specially deco’d Indy Car wearing an exclusive paint scheme approved by the Wheldon family and Indianapolis Motor Speedway. This tribute car will only […]

M2 Machines Auto-Thentics Release 20 Announced

Take a step back in time to a bygone era with M2 Machines Auto-Thentics Release 20. The series is comprised of five well thought out repaints, including a 1957 Chrysler 300C, a 1949 Mercury, a 1957 Mercury Turnpike Cruiser, a 1958 Chevrolet Impala 283, and a 1954 Buick Skylark. The gem in the series? That […]

M2 Machines Ground-Pounders Release 9 Announced

If you’re a fan of pro mod street machines, you might want to check out M2 Machines’ “Ground-Pounders”. This marks the 9th release in the series, and all of the vehicles in the set include a high gloss finish, wide stance, and oversize rear tires that fit perfectly under the “tubbed” rear ends. Series 9 […]

AACA Hershey: DCX at the Matchbox Toy Show 2011

You would think that a show centered around classic little cars might be right at home in a place where the real things reside. And you’d be right. We’ve seen it. On September 25, Andy Goodman, Mike Zarnock and I took a warm-up lap of sorts, and brought Die Cast X to the Antique Automobile […]

The “Die Cast X Road Show” coming to the Hershey Matchbox Show at the AACA Museum

I’m looking forward to joining my Die Cast X Magazine pals as we bring the Die Cast X Road Show to the Matchbox Toy Show at the AACA Museum in Hershey, PA this Sunday, September 25th, 2011. I will be there along with Joe Kelly Jr. and Andy Goodman – stop in to the booth […]

M2 Machines Auto-Haulers Release 3: Bow Tie Bonanza

M2 Machines has announced the third release of their popular Auto-Haulers line. In this latest series, M2 debuts a trick, peek-a-boo multi-car auto hauler; all three sets in the series are dedicated to the 100 year anniversary of Chevrolet, and come with a sturdy base and acrylic cover.