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Welcome to Diecast Fun !!! Please excuse some of the blank spots that may appear for now... I am updating, adding, deleteing, and reorganizing some of the site... But be sure to check out the new page "My New Toy Room" !!! This site is for those of us that enjoy collecting, building, and customizing 1/64 scale diecast cars and trucks, as well as building dioramas to display them ... Diecast collecting is one of the most popular and rapidly growing hobbies to get into out there. Within the past few years these little cars have almost doubled in popularity. Ranging in all scales from 1/144, to 1/18. The most popular sizes being 1/64, 1/24, and 1/18 scales. I had quite a collection of those 3 scales going for quite awhile, until I completely ran out of room in my house. At one time over 3,500 cars and trucks in all. I have sold and traded the majority and only focus on the 1/64 scale. I do still have about 100 of the 1/18 scale and just a few of the 1/24 scales. Unfortunately, my wife has restricted my collecting. I guess you could say I'm on probation "so to speak", I'm no longer allowed to stop off at the stores on payday. But thanks to ebay and the web, I'm still able to buy, sell, and trade, I just have to watch the mail and grab it before she does. Does this mean I'm violating my probation ? From this site I will direct you to some other cool diecast web sites that will help you find: How to do, Where to buy, What to use, and whats new... You can view some super cool customs along with some awesome dioramas for displaying them... Many shop and diorama pieces you see are handcrafted from styrene plastic, bulsa wood, plexiglass, toothpicks, paper clips, solder and a ton of super glue... There are several links to other awesome websites for information, ordering products, or just plain enjoyment by clicking on specified photos... To view my Ebay items on auction click on the "Busy Day" photo to the left... So go ahead and browse and enjoy !!!
Throughout this site, look for the pics to click on and check out some really cool information about the car in the pic... |
Site updated 8-22-08 * You can just "Click" on the Pic above to view my auctions on ebay. Plenty of Mustangs, Camaros, and Mopars !!!
I have tried to select some of the most interesting items of my collection to share on this website. I have been a serious diecast collector since the mid 60's. I really enjoy buying, selling, trading, and displaying portions of my collection. I am a collector, not a dealer. Although it is amazing how much some of these diecast cars are worth, and how fast the value goes up on some. I'm not into it for the almighty dollar, I buy because I think it is a cool car, I sell because I may be tired of looking at the car I am selling, and I trade for the thrill of getting something new without having to take out a loan for a purchase and having 1/64 scale car payments. All of my cars are in mint to near mint condition and well cared for with real car care products, soft toothbrushes, and Q-tips. Only taken for occasional drives across the coffee table or the kitchen floor, never through the flowerbed or down the sidewalk. I build shadow box style wall shelves of all different sizes to proudly display them on. All are kept in individual clear plastic boxes which I ordered 5,000 from a plastic company in California (see "displays and cases" page for links and display methods). They are a perfect fit for the cars and protect them very well, also keep them dust free. If you see any item of special interest to you, please feel free to email me, I can either sell you an item I have or direct you for further information. Also please check out the unique handcrafted items I do manufacture and sell by using the "Items For Sale" link. Diecast collecting is a great inexpensive hobby for people of all ages, my only problem is I keep running out of room to display and play with them... Enjoy the site... For some more cool pics and ideas, click the link below...
Be sure to check out the new page "My New Toy Room" You won't be disappointed !!!
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This site has been up and running for a little over three years now. Over this brief period of time I have acquired many links to some really cool sites. So be sure to check each page in full and watch for the clickable pics that will take you to some super sites of the diecast world...
The majority of the cars on this site are Johnny Lightning. You will see a few 100 % Hot Wheels, a few Matchboxes, and a view other misc. brands. You should really make note of the "Awesome Links" page. You can find just about anything you may be looking for... |
For super information filled sites, click on one of the banners or links below...
A new and up~comming layout sites : http://chuckstoys.com For some sweet customs and diorama stuff: http://www.outlawcustomdc.com/about.html 
Or come visit us at the Diecast Diner. A fun~filled site with all kinds of customs, dioramas, cool topics, jokes, tips, and just about any information you want to know about any kind of diecast... A fantastic bunch of guys !!!
www.diecastdiner.com
Diecast Fun Collectors Group (click here)
Come on ! Join the group and post your own photos and enjoy the photos of others...
A new group for 1/64 scale diecast collectors has been created for those who like to share information and and pictures of their collections, customs and diorama layouts. Just click the link above and check it out !! 
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Great photos of cool diorama displays !!! Click the pic above !!!
I will be showing ways of setting up some fast and easy dioramas for photos and displays, such as the one above. Keep checking in. Click the pic above to view some more cool pics and ideas, and a few "HOW TO's" on building some simple diorama shop stuff... Enjoy !!!
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