Die-cast: Johnny Lightning Silver Screen Machines: 007

Johnny Lightning creates fun James Bond mini dioramas … When we think of certain movies we picture the cars that were stars, such as Steve McQueen’s Mustang in Bullitt, or Sean Connery’s Aston Martin in many James Bond movies. That’s what we as modelers build, and what us die-cast car collectors like to collect. These... Continue Reading →

May 5, 2020 0

Die-cast: Johnny Lightning 50th Anniversary cars

Anniversary release cars feature metal storage tins ... We knew that Johnny Lightning would be surprising us with some unique releases to mark it’s 50th Anniversary, and the latest releases offer a fun twist with snazzy metal storage tins. Our review product is Release 2 with the tins, with version A and B cars. We... Continue Reading →

February 2, 2020 0

Die-cast: Racing Champions’ Mint, Release 3A

Round2's small scale cars deliver bang for the buck! … As I mentioned in my introduction to this issue, Round2’s Johnny Lightning brand celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year and while various special releases are eminent, its Racing Champions brand continues to make similarly excellent 1/64 die-cast cars that are available right now. I love... Continue Reading →

February 26, 2019 0

Die-cast: Greenlight’s 2017 Indy 500 podium diorama

Greenlight delivers flashy Indy 500 diorama ... OK, I’m an Indy 500 nut and I know that shows in some of the products we cover here. But, to be honest, Indy has been regained much of its luster in the last 5-6 years and there’s a lot more IndyCar die-cast being offered. You know about... Continue Reading →