Episode 8 is locked and loaded 🔥

In this episode of the Diecast Podcast, minicarrealm and BoyRacerBen go full throttle on everything happening in the diecast world right now.

We break down the madness and metal of Tokyo Auto Salon, unpack the chaos, burnouts, and culture of Summernats, and then dive head-first into the latest diecast announcements from across the hobby. New releases, surprise drops, hot takes, and a few opinions that might ruffle some blister cards along the way.

If you’re into 1:64 scale, JDM legends, Aussie car culture, or just love keeping up with what brands are doing right now — this one’s for you.

👇 Hit play, drop your thoughts in the comments, and let us know which releases have you reaching for your wallet.

The conversation begins with New Year greetings and a discussion about diecast gifts received during the holiday season. It then transitions into reflections on the year 2025 and the diecast world, followed by a detailed exploration of the 2025 Lamley Awards and the voting process. The discussion then delves into the Model of the Year and the winners of 2025, concluding with a review of personal favorites and new releases from Mini GT. The conversation covers a range of new diecast model releases from different brands, including Mortal Model, Tomica Custom Works, OZ Wheels, and the upcoming Showstoppers series. The hosts also discuss the significance of the Lamborghini Muira and the potential for guest appearances in future episodes.

Chapters

• 00:00 New Year Greetings and Diecast Gifts
• 06:55 The 2025 Lamley Awards and Voting Process
• 15:44 Model of the Year and Winners of 2025
• 21:21 Personal Favorites and New Releases from Mini GT
• 47:24 Mortal Model and Pop Race Releases
• 59:20 OZ Wheels Latest Releases
• 01:07:40 Upcoming Showstoppers Series

Welcome back to The Diecast Podcast! 🎙️
In Episode 6, Matt and Ben are back in the studio talking all things 1:64 diecast, breaking down the latest releases and sharing some honest collector opinions.

🚗 In this episode, we cover:
• The newest drops from Hot Wheels, Mini GT, Pop Race, Inno64, Tarmac Works and more
• An audience-submitted topic:
• Favourite dioramas
• Least liked vs most liked Hot Wheels releases
• Hidden gem models you might’ve missed
• What releases are giving us serious FOMO
• The growing competition between diecast brands and how it’s changing the hobby

As always, expect strong opinions, collector banter, and plenty of diecast passion.

👇 Get involved
• Drop a comment with your favourite diorama or current FOMO release
• Let us know which brand you think is winning right now
• Like, subscribe, and share the podcast with your diecast mates

🎧 Whether you’re into JDM, muscle, Euro, or full-blown shelf queens — this one’s for collectors.

#DiecastPodcast #DiecastCars #HotWheels #MiniGT #PopRace #INNO64 #TarmacWorks #DiecastCollectors #164Scale #DiecastCommunity

We kicked off this fortnight’s episode of The Diecast Podcast with a juicy discussion — which brand truly deserves the #2 spot behind Hot Wheels? 👀
Is it Mini GT? Pop Race? Or someone else climbing the ranks? We each share our picks (and don’t exactly agree 😅).

Then we dive into all the latest diecast news and opinions from the big names — Hot Wheels, Mini GT, Pop Race, and more! Expect some hot takes, collector insights, and plenty of laughs along the way.

We talk the latest diecast announcements and answer the dreaded hypothetical question of which car we would keep if we had to get rid of our entire collection.

This episode is packed with everything a diecast fan lives for:

🎤 Rhyming Into the Episode
Matt warms things up with some cheeky diecast-themed bars. You’ve been warned.

🇦🇺 Australian Diecast Expo (Adelaide) Recap
We break down the sights, the exclusives, the crowds, — and the standout moments from one of Australia’s biggest diecast events of the year.

🔥 Big Brand Announcements
We dive into the latest news from:
​Hot Wheels
​Mini GT
​Micro Turbo
​Pop Race
​Tarmac Works
New releases, surprises, must-haves — we cover it all.

💬 Audience Topic From Episode #4
You commented, we listened! We pick a viewer-suggested topic straight from Episode #4 comments and share our honest thoughts.

🆕 New Brands Ben Has Discovered
Ben’s gone exploring and brings some fresh-off-the-radar brands to the table — perfect for collectors looking to expand beyond the usual suspects.

🛠️ Closing With Diecast Wisdom
We wrap things up with some sound advice for collectors at any level

Hit like, drop a comment, and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

👇 Comment for Episode #6:
Got a topic you want us to cover next? Let us know below!

Welcome back to Episode #4 of The Diecast Podcast, where Matt (@minicarrealm) and Ben (@boyracerben) dive head-first into another massive week in the 1:64 world!

In this episode we cover:

🔥 Big Brand News & New Releases
We break down the latest drops and announcements from all the heavy hitters — Hot Wheels, Mini GT, Pop Race, Tarmac Works and more. What’s hot? What’s surprising? What’s going straight onto the wishlist?

🏎️ Tomica Limited Vintage Neo — Ferrari F40 Rerelease
The TLV-N F40 is making a comeback, and we couldn’t be more excited. We chat about why this casting is so iconic and why TLV-N could be one of the best lines of diecast money can buy in 1:64 scale.

🚗 Our Childhood Cars
We get nostalgic talking about the cars we grew up with — which ones shaped us, which ones survived the years, and whether we still have any hiding in a box somewhere.

🧡 The First Cars That Started Our Adult Collections
Every collector has an origin story. We share ours: the models that kicked off our serious collecting journey and ultimately led to the podcast you’re listening to now.

If you love diecast, collecting stories, and keeping up with the latest releases — this is the episode for you. Make sure to like, comment, and subscribe so you never miss an update from the world of mini machines!

👇 Drop a comment:
What was your first adult collection car?

Diecast collectors and content creators, Matt and Ben, get this project kicked off with the very first episode.

Talking top 3 diecast brands, recent purchases, and all the diecast news from the last couple of months. Stay till the end for our hidden gem brand and what's happening with diecast expo's around the world.