Diecast Breakdown

"Scalping" for the lack of a better word, is when opportunistic folks snatch up desirable diecast vehicles and flip them for much more than they paid for them. It's a common problems in many hobbies and in the world of diecast becoming harder and harder to find Super Treasure Hunts and other "chase" cars where they're meant to be found: on the pegs at the store. A recent video from @ShawnNicklaus...

It's hard to argue that Mike Groothuis (Sr Art Director AutoWorld) and Tony Karamitsos (Brand Manager Round 2) don't have diecast dream jobs. Their crew at Round2 are responsible for some of the best designs the hobby has ever seen, and they show no sign of slowing down. In this interview, we go behind the scenes with the brands you know and love: AutoWorld, Johnny Lightning, Racing Champions, and...

Diecast designer and artist Eddie Castro is back talking about over two decades living and breathing creating diecast vehicles for Jada, Maisto, Muscle Machines, and more! We talk about what it's like to have your personal car made into a diecast model, and what it's like to see your design on a store shelf for the first time. Plus Eddie shares some behind the scenes stories of life as one of the...

We're joined by Tom van der Scheun to talk about what it's like to run the (alleged) world's largest diecast store. He also shares how he turned Greenlight into the diecast icon that it is, and why he recently sold his 80% stake in the company. It's a fascinating interview for anyone that loves collecting diecast vehicles, so join us, won't you? Find Tom's store here: https://www.toms.nl/ Shoutout...

Chris (aka SK75 works) has always been a "petrol head" but a fateful day waiting on auto parts in his garage changed his life forever when he found an old box of toy Matchbox cars. In this episode, we talk with Chris about how he turned his diecast dream into a full time career and how he's creating some of the most thorough and detailed diecast detailing kits and decals in the business. Don't mis...

Diecast Show Customs is one of the most popular diecast channels on YouTube, and for good reason. Xavier is constantly cranking out outstanding build videos and customizing tips and tricks he's picked up from his decades of experience with cars big and small. We managed to pull him away from his workbench long enough to ask him about how he acquired all these customizing techniques (he has more th...

There are few automotive authors that can achieve the prolific level of publications as Giles Chapman. Giles has written over 50 published works on cars large and small including works for Top Gear and DK. In his lates book, Giles breaks down the complicated rivalry between Britain's three top diecast manufacturers in the 1970s and why it changed quicker than anyone could have guessed. The ripples...

The Diecast Breakdown crew has a double whammy interview with Frank Leutz of Wrenchnation TV and diecast and design legend Fireball Tim Lawrence to talk about Frank's journey from musician to mechanic and beyond, and why Wrenchnation TV is his personal mission to benefit car culture as a whole. Plus Fireball Tim is back to talk about his new Wrenchnation coloring book, music and machines, creativi...

Who makes the best Hollywood diecast vehicle? Who makes the worst? We're joined by diecast experts Honest Diecast and Scale Enthusiasm to find out as we do a bracket style playoff since that's what folks tend to do during March. Join us live to vote on which cars are blockbuster hits and which are total flops. Follow Derek @HonestDiecast and Rob @ScaleEnthusiasm and of course @twycediecast

Glen Chou is not only the director of TSM Model and Mini GT, but also a world-class petrolhead and all-around great guy. He sat down with Diecast Breakdown to talk about how he got into the world of miniature cars, Mini GT's standard raising quality in 1/64 and where he sees the diecast collecting hobby going. Follow Glen on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/chou.glen/?hl=ur See what Mini...

We're reporting LIVE from Las Vegas at one of the biggest Hot Wheels and diecast collectors events in the world! We'll be sharing our experiences with VIPs from the diecast world and discussing future guests for Diecast Breakdown, so join the conversation live today! Also, we get a surprise appearance by Eddie Castro, senior designer at Maisto to talk about working for some of the biggest brands i...

Diecast Breakdown is proud to welcome Jeff Koch to our new version of the podcast. Jeff is an automotive journalist that can regularly be found in Hemmings Motor News writing about amazing, rare, and valuable vehicles, but when he's not writing about big cars, he's selling high-end and hard-to-find diecast treasures from around the world as @The_Toy_Pimp on Instagram and at Cubbiehole Collectibles...

The news, topics, and hot takes that the diecast world is talking about pontificated on by three dudes on the internet. What more could you want? We'll be talking the latest in diecast trends and topics plus our favorite obscure and short-run series of diecast cars. Which is your favorite? Let us know in the comments. Diecast Breakdown is: Datsunman Diecast: https://www.youtube.com/c/DatsunmanDiec...

Diecast Breakdown breaks down the best diecast cars of 2022 and we talk about what we're looking forward to in 2023! Plus, Adrian from Para64 stops by to talk about this amazing new premium brand that you'll be wanting to add to your collection. Learn more about Para 64 here: https://www.instagram.com/para64official/ Diecast Breakdown is: Datsunman Diecast: https://www.youtube.com/c/DatsunmanDieca...

When it comes to restoring Matchbox garage, it's hard to not think of Matchbox Garage. Rob has been making works of art out of seemingly destroyed diecast vehicles. Rob braved some serious technical issues as we tried to overcome the type of issues only thousands of miles can provide. Still, we had a great discussion and Rob was a delight to chat with. Also, @Datsunman Diecast takes us through tha...

Hey there folks. We're going live for the first time (on purpose anyway) to update you on the show, what's exciting us going into the holiday season, and of course, the Diecast Day of Giving! #ddog yo. Join the discussion with us and we might even bring you on live to chat! While you wait, check out https://www.hotwheels4hope.org to learn more about how you can join in the #ddog! Diecast Breakdown...

Champion DJK is one of the original diecast YouTubers. We were honored to have him sit down with us to discuss how his channel has grown through the years and how he's seen the culture change since he entered the world of adult diecast collecting. Plus, we talk about what it's like to have your own honorary diecast vehicle made for you and we get a very special free-the-piece exclusive! Don't miss...

What is a chase car? What are chase diecasts? What's the deal with Super Chases, Super Treasure Hunts, Ultra Reds, and White Lightnings? We talk about the rarest diecasts you can find in stores. Plus, we're joined by Chad Reid, marketing manager and spokesperson for Round2. Chad shares what it's like working in at one of the most innovative toy companies on the planet with Johnny Lightning, Auto W...

If you collect Hot Wheels for any length of time you'll probably hear the name Bruce Pascal. Bruce joins us to talk about the inciting moment that sparked his ongoing obsession with finding the most rare, interesting, and bizzare Hot Wheels diecasts ever made. He even gives us a quick tour of his MASSIVE collection featuring prototypes, original artwork, and of course, the notorious pink Beach Bom...

How great would it be to make a living as a professional Hot Wheels customizer? Not many diecast fans get to live that dream, and even fewer have managed to make it their profession for two decades. Chris Walker and his Night Stalker Customs have found their way into the Diecast Hall of Fame and the shelves of some folks even your grandma has heard of. Don't miss it!

If you can think of a car related job, @Fireball Tim Lawrence has done it in full scale and miniature as well. From the 1989 Batmobile to Herbie the Love Bug, Fireball has had his hand in hundreds of iconic film and TV moments AND had his designs featured on a run of Johnny Lightning Diecasts (and those aren't even the most interesting things he's done). The living Dieast Hero returns to chat some...

We are joined by special co-host @Scale Enthusiasm to talk about what's exciting us in the world of diecast, the generosity of diecast collectors and customizers, and we chat with @Maple Leaf Customs about why he gives away every custom he makes!

Ever wonder how Mike Zarnock became "Mr. Hot Wheels?" So did we! Join us as we chat with Mike about his diecast journey, his multiple Guinness World Record titles, what he feels is his ultimate diecast accomplishment (so far), and what he has planned ahead. You won't want to miss it! Also, Chuck breaks down some of the various ways to set the scene for your 1/64 diecast cars and trucks with creati...

"The most expensive hobby in the world starts at $.99." We've all heard the adage before, and many of us guilty of at least the occasional overindulgence in our collecting. So what happens when the collection goes too far? Is that possible? Mark, David, and Chuck talk about diecast collecting long term. How sustainable is it? How do you maintain control without feeling like you're missing out? Let...

We're back talking diecast news, updates, topics, culture and a whole lot more, so thanks for bearing with us as we working out the finer details. Today we're talking about how to store and display your diecast collection, including ideas from our viewers and listeners. What's your favorite way to display? Also, we're joined by diecast customizer Chris Westlake of Westlake 164s to talk about build...