Diecast Breakdown

Martin Palm, a commercial photographer known for his miniature car photography, discusses his creative process and artistic style. He shares his inspiration and how he combines real photography with miniature scenes to create dreamlike images. Martin emphasizes the importance of authenticity and the effort he puts into every detail of his photographs. He also talks about the challenges of storing...

Diecast Diorama fans rejoice! We sit down with Sjo from Sjo-Cal Speed Toys, which creates diorama kits for 1/64 scale cars. He discusses the inspiration behind the design of the kits, the freedom in creating dioramas, and the challenges of distribution. Sjo also shares his process for creating box art and the retailers where his kits can be purchased. The conversation concludes with a call to try...

2023 was an epic year in diecast car collecting, and Mark, David, Derek, and Chuck are here to talk about what the year in diecast culture, our favorite diecast discoveries of the year, and get to know the man that is Honest Diecast a bit better. Which of the offerings from Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Inno64, Tarmac Works, Kaido House, Mini GT, Para 64 and more did we pick as our favorites? Watch and se...

To know Hot Wheels is to know Larry Wood. For 40 years he designed some of the most iconic vehicles in diecast. Many of his designs are still available on the pegs today! From the Bone Shaker to the Purple Passion, Larry's vehicles have been recreated billions (yes, billions) of times. Larry sits down with us to chat about what he's up to these days and share some stories about his time at Mattel,...

We're talking Mad-Max style customs and an exciting game the diecast community seems to be sleeping on. There's more lands out there than just gas. We're joined by gaming creators and experts Randy Scheunemann and Jimmie Bragdon of Steve Jackson games to talk about the freshly re-designed Car Wars and discover why it's an opportunity not to be missed for diecast customizers and enthusiasts alike....

Buying and selling diecast cars is the most universal experience when it comes to this hobby. Whether you're collecting vintage redlines worth thousands or customizing junk cars found at a yard sale, money is changing hands. Buying and selling online is the easiest way to do this, but it can also be the most risky. Our guest, Freddy Boggs of House of Cars Virginia stops by to talk to us about the...

Diecast designer and collector @FireballTim is back with another unfiltered and refreshing take on everything from behind the scenes tea from the recent NBC show, Hot Wheels: Ultimate Challenge, to the state of cars in Hollywood movies, to his new daily challenge that borders on certifiable! Plus, Fireball has a special challenge for our diecast diehard audience. What diecast car do you think of w...

HHWCustoms is an awesome resource in the diecast community for custom wheels, decals, and 3D printed accessories. We talk about what it's like to supply the world of diecast customization with wheels, parts, decals, and more, as well as how you can score some epic custom parts for your own projects. Visit HHWCustoms here: https://hhwcustoms.com/ Small Channel Shoutout: @jeancarlosgaragecustomsdie7...

While the Junkyard Joust channel is relatively new, Aaron Yonda is no stranger to YouTube. His previous projects including the hit "Chad Vader" series in the early days of the platform and Beer and Boardgames on the @blamesocietyfilms channel have collected millions of views and nearly a quarter-million subscribers. So why create a completely separate channel dedicated to crashing tiny cars? We si...

We're joined once again by one of the most prolific collectors in the diecast hobby to discuss the state of diecast collecting today. Dave shares some of his favorite chase pieces, his tips for collecting chases, and we challenge him to a game of "Price is Right" where we look at the sky-high prices some of these diecast cars are selling for on eBay. Follow Champion DJK Here: @Championdjk His What...

Chad Reid is back on Diecast Breakdown and he's got a car-load of special news and sneak peeks as to what's coming to @Round2foryou and it's vast fleet of Diecast Offerings. He's showing off some prototype castings and a few casting that haven't been shared anywhere else! If you love diecast cars, you can't ignore Round 2 and its stable of excellent brands, Johnny Lightning, Auto World, and Racing...

In this Diecast Breakdown, we're joined by Walter from The Hotline of Diecast YouTube channel to get to know the man behind some of the best diecast collector news on the internet! The only thing more epic than Walter's Hot Wheels, Matchbox, and more collection is his encyclopedic knowledge of the world of diecast. Join us live and bring your questions. We'll be talking collecting, hunting, the fu...

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We're talking Diecast new with Eddie Castro of @MaistoDesign and we're showing off the entries in this year's Diecast Breakdown Maisto Build-off Challenge. Don't miss it! Follow Eddie here: https://www.instagram.com/castro13art/?hl=en Link to Chuck's eBay Build: https://www.ebay.com/itm/235209826789 Small Channel Shoutout: @gravesendaustralia Diecast Breakdown is: Datsunman Diecast: https://www.yo...

Virtually everyone interested in miniature auto photography has heard of Anthony Schmidt, which is impressive seeing as he's still in his teen years. At age 12, Anthony's ultra-realistic photos of scale models using forced perspective to appear full size took the internet by storm. Over a million followers across Instagram, TikTok, Facebook and more is proof that Anthony has made as lasting impres...

We're joined LIVE by Diecast Dude from the Netherlands to talk about the growing trends in diecast displays. We have more options than ever to show off our collections (if we're willing to crack the blister pack!) What's your favorite way to show of your tiny vehicles? Let's talk about it. Join the Diecast Day of Giving: https://www.drivendreams.org/ Small Channel Shoutout: @mikesmodscustoms Check...

We're busting myths, lies, and misconceptions about diecast customizing and collecting with Derek at @HonestDiecast . What are some myths or mistakes you've learned in the hobby? Bring them to the live airing and we'll talk about it! Small Channel Shoutout: @fullcustomdiecastgarage9507 Greedy Designs: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089123385776 Wetwork Kustoms: https://www.wetworkkusto...

In our 40th episode about diecast cars and collectibles we talk about the latest in diecast releases from Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Greenlight, Tarmac Works, and even some Gaslands gear! We also officially kick of #DDOG (Diecast Day of Giving) and Mark talks about how Hot Wheels 4 Hope is now Driven Dreams and how you can help us donate 20,000 brand new cars to children in need. Don't miss it! Learn m...

Episode 40 of Diecast Breakdown is coming! Right now we're working on some cool stuff for #ddog (Diecast Day of Giving) coming in October, so we'll be back next week with an all new show plus updates on biggest charity event in diecast car history!

When it comes to customizing diecasts, decals can play a critical role, we're going to talk about buying, designing, and making your own decals, buying decals, and using them in your builds. Plus, we're joined by JC Wright of JC's Auto Parts in Marietta, Oklahoma to talk about monster trucks big and small and what it takes to become a professional diecast distributor. Small Channel Shoutout: @WWRe...

Diecast customizing is nothing new, but for Paul it goes back to before you could just Google answers to questions and find the parts you need in a second. @pauly7218 (aka "Fat Guy Productions) joins us to talk about how he started, stopped, and restarted his passion as a diecast customizer, how he's seen the YouTube side of the community change, and his tips and tricks to make diecast restoration...

Tony and Carmen Matthews from @SuperFlyMagazine and @diecastheroes6750 are back to talk about their hit publication, Diecast Heroes, and why it's a great magazine for more than just diecast customizers, the importance of physical magazines (although they have a digital version too), and how technology is rapidly changing how we enjoy our hobby. Don't miss it! Check out Tony and Carmen's Diecast He...

So, this episode didn't quite go as planned, but the show must go on! So David and I had a lovely meandering chat steered by our live audience as we discussed the new NBC Hot Wheels TV show and who it's REALLY for, RLC vs other premiums, the true costs of hunting diecast, and what it means to be a creator on YouTube. Join the mess! Small Channel Shoutout: @FordmanCustomsandDesigns Diecast Breakdow...

Join us LIVE Sunday at 6:30PM ET (3:30PM PT) as we're joined by SRT Jovita herself to talk about her life as a diecast content creator, influencer, interviewer, and Mopar maniac. Join the discussion with your questions. Check out SRT Jovita here: https://www.instagram.com/srtjovita/?hl=en and here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnT4DhD_dPdP1RiZUGJtS0Q Diecast Breakdown is: Datsunman Diecast: ht...

For Felix Kwong, @tarmacworks is a dream job come true. Always a fan of cars large and small, the opportunity to create his own brand of cars was too good to pass up, but while it is his company, he makes sure that his team has plenty of input when it comes to cars and designs. He welcomes collaborations with all sorts of brands and creators, making Tarmac Works one of the most dynamic brands in t...