PlayArt VW Station Wagon

[Article 6/29/2010]

 by: “dipstick” 

One of the original intents of the 164scale.com web site was to provide a “showcase” for some of the intriguing pieces in our own collection as well as those of the contributors and viewers of this BLOG.   This is one such post. 

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Johnny Lightning 2.0 Release A Preview

[Article 4/29/2010]

 by: “dipstick” 

Johnny Lightning returns to the collector market with the 2.0 release that includes both die cast body, die cast chassis and rubber tires. 

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MiniChamps Bentley Brooklands – WOW!!

[Article 4/29/2010]

 by: “dipstick” 

Once in a while one runs across a die cast car that leaves one breathless…

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AMC by JL in RWB

[Article 4/02/2010]

 by: “dipstick” 

Title Decoded:  American Motors Corporation by Johnny Lightning in Red, White and Blue

Just a quick Pictorial Showcase of some of the pieces in my personal collection.  AMC (and sister companies) are a prominent part of my collection and my personal interest - Enjoy!!

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Elite Haulers Fill the Pegs – take 2

[Article 3/24/2010]

 by: “dipstick” 

… So who is behind these awesome sets, their themes and their great success?   Maisto designer Brad Trimmer recent talked with us about the lines he designs and his background.

Brad started drawing cars at age 5 and didn’t ever look back.  He went through the usual art and architecture classes in Junior High and High School.  He honed his talent with airbrushing, pin striping and even sign painting in his spare time.  Then, in the late 90’s, Brad pursued transition of his artistic skills to the computer world as a professional pursuit. 

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Elite Haulers Fill the Pegs – take 1

[Article 3/5/2010]

 by: “dipstick”

Take one part scale commercial vehicle and one part regular casting; add an interesting theme with incredible paint and you’ll have the DNA of All Star Elite Haulers from Maisto.   While not a unique idea, as die cast sets having been around for quite some time, Maisto managed to put in a twist and opened the eyes of many collectors who had not previously purchased their castings. 

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