We want to say a big welcome to Mac Ragan, our newest addition to the Diecast Hall of Fame Selection Committee. Ragan designed Playing Mantis Johnny Lightning models for four years, was a brand manager at RC2 and Greenlight Toys and then moved to Round2 where he was responsible for Auto World, Johnny Lightning and Racing […]
We want to give a huge thank you to everyone who made a nomination this year! We received more than 250 nominations from more than five different countries (this included some that are already inducted). Although the winners will not be announced until the event in November, we wanted to share the awesome list of nominees that our […]
Don’t miss out on your chance to nominate you favorite diecast legends, models, and brands for the 2017 Diecast Hall of Fame! Nominations will close at 11:59PM Mountain Time tonight! As a reminder, you can nominate anyone who you think should be recognized for their outstanding contributions to our community. We’re looking for nominations for the […]
Here at the Diecast Hall of Fame, we know it’s the community which makes this hobby special. The amazing contributions of past and future inductees and the community as a whole are what continue to propel the diecast industry forward and make a positive difference in the world. When hobbyDB and a coalition of diecast collectors and enthusiasts […]
There are only two weeks left to nominate your favorite automotive legends, brands, and models for the Diecast Hall of Fame Class of 2017! If you haven’t done so yet, you can nominate here. We also have some exciting news to share – thanks to your awesome feedback, we’ve added one more award for this year’s Diecast […]
We’re excited to announce that the Diecast Hall of Fame celebration will take place during SEMA on November 2nd in Las Vegas at the House of Blues inside the Mandalay Bay Hotel. Join us for a nightcap at 9:00pm to toast the new inductees. You can buy your tickets here. Of course that means that […]
Larry Wood has recently unveiled a collection of trading cards that encapsulate some of the artwork from the legendary Hot Wheels designer. Entitled “The Ones That Got Away,” this high-end, 10-card set features the never-before-seen work of the Model Car Hall of Fame class of ’09 inductee. Larry has the distinction of being a two-time […]
The Model Car Hall of Fame is proud to announce the 2021 class of inductees for several categories. Each person or brand is worthy of their inclusion because of current or historical contributions to the model car collecting world. Model Car Designer of the Year – Ryu Asada Ryu Asada found his dream job right […]
The Model Car Hall of Fame is proud to announce the 2021 class of model vehicles for several categories. Each model represents the finest achievements in detail, innovation, and character for various scales. 1/10 Scale Model of the Year – Schuco Zündapp KS 50 Once known primarily for their basic but nice windup car models, […]
