Die Cast X Fall 2022

Does this issue of Die Cast X (DCX) seem a bit thicker than usual? Well, your eyes and hands are not deceiving you; it is indeed. Welcome to the supercharged Fall issue of DCX. This edition includes all the die cast content you have come to expect from DCX and also includes our annual Collector’s Guide that’s packed full of the latest die cast releases from your favorite brands. Don’t miss out on future new releases; we give you a preview on what’s coming out so you can be ready for the die cast hunt. Aside from the Collector’s Guide, this is a feature heavy issue that takes expanded looks at some of the latest and most collectible die casts to have recently hit the market. From Maisto’s 2022 Porsche 911…

01 AUTOART NISSAN SKYLINE GT-R (R32) AUSTRALIAN BATHURST WINNER 1992 The 1992 Tooheys 1000 was the 33rd running of the Bathurst 1000 touring car race. It was held in October 1992, at the Mount Panorama Circuit just outside Bathurst. Jim Richards and Mark Skaife drove this Gibson Motorsport prepared Nissan Skyline GT-R to back-toback wins two years running. AutoArt brings this race-winning car to life with a 1:18-scale replica. Scale: 1:18 P/N: 89279 MSRP: $180 URL: us.autoartmodels.com 02 KYOSHO ORIGINAL LANCIA DELTA HF INTEGRALE 1993 MONTE CARLO #1 Replicating the iconic look of the Lancia Delta HF Integrale, Kyosho’s latest highly detailed offerings consist of Lancia Delta HF Integrales that are available in your choice of 1993 Monte Carlo #1 (shown) and 1992 San Remo #1 liveries. Perfect for any Lancia or rally car collector, the details…

Die Cast X loves to see our readers’ rare and customized die cast rides. If you have a rare collectible or custom die cast that you’d like to “Show & Tell” in a future issue of DCX, submit your ride at: www.diecastxmagazine.com/dcx-readers-collection In this issue of Show & Tell, we asked our readers to send us pictures of some unique vehicles in their collections that they’re fond of. As you could probably imagine, we received a tremendous response. Let’s see what our readers have to Show & Tell! KEITH FIGUEROA Location: Kailua, Hawaii Instagram: @mugr0sa Brand: Hot Wheels Series: HWs Boulevard Model: Ford GT Scale: 1:64 From The Owner: “This die cast piece is one of my favorites due to it being military themed and it’s a great custom made by my friend Fathur Rohim. The Ford GT…

We have observed that of the most common ways people get hit by the die cast collecting bug, there are two we hear about the most. One way is that collectors feel nostalgia and are buoyed by the good vibes that these little cars gave them when they were little. Another common reason is that they are serious gearheads who absolutely love cars, trucks and anything else that rolls on wheels. To them, collecting miniature replicas of real-life vehicles turns out to be too much to resist. Count Ken Takahashi in the later category. Calling West Covina, California, a suburb of Los Angeles, home, Takahashi has become a regular at many of the area’s die cast events, conventions and retail shops. From what we hear, the man’s always on the die…

Thousands of die cast fans and die-hard Hot Wheels acolytes descended onto Mattel world headquarters on the last Saturday in July this year to celebrate creativity in automotive design and, of course, their love for Hot Wheels. The 2022 El Segundo edition of the Hot Wheels Legends Tour surely didn’t disappoint. There were hundreds of incredible cars to be amazed by. The global phenomenon known as the Hot Wheels Legends Tour headed home to El Segundo, California, for an epic day of custom build competition in the heart of Southern California’s legendary car culture. Mattel invited fans and automotive enthusiasts of all ages to enjoy one of the biggest public events of the year to be hosted at its company headquarters. Now in its fifth year, the Hot Wheels Legends Tour spans…

This 1969 Buick Riviera was built by the husband-and-wife duo of Mario and Nora Zamudio of Los Angeles, California. Members of the legendary Imperials Car Club, Mario and Nora spent nights and weekends over the last four years building and searching for a long list of parts for this Pagan Gold candy-painted passion project. This fully rebuilt lowrider features shaved body moldings, hydraulics, a custom interior and the original 430 Buick engine.…