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.
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…
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.
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.
Majorette in Receivership
[Article 2/8/2010]
by: “Dipstick”
For those of you following the “Rollercoaster Ride” known as the fate of Majorette Die Cast, it has just recently taken another turn.
The new Owner is Smody who it appears is committed to the company and will add it to its stable of many brands including Schuco. See: http://www.simba-dickie-group.de/en/company__brands/overview.shtml This transition should give Majorette some addition distribution which it has lacked for years and is speculated as the reason for its demise.
There is a general article posted by Jeff Koch on Hemmings Eweekly at this link which discusses further details: http://www.hemmings.com/newsletter/newsletter_item.html?id=2680&refer=rss
On another note, Christian Falkensteiner of Austria attended the Nuremberg Toy Fair and reports the following:
Online Partner
