Live And Let Diecast: The Podcast

In this episode, Ryan and Lloyd are joined by Scott to discuss their own opinions on wants vs needs when it comes to model car collecting and purchasing. 

This episode is just Ryan and Lloyd bantering about some recent model purchases and some diecasts that we're looking forward to in the near future as well as what we wish manufacters will make down the road.

In this episode, Lloyd guides Dan and Ryan through some of the exciting announcements from this years model car toy fair in Germany!

We're back! After a bit of a hiatus, Lloyd, Dan and Ryan return with a podcast reminiscing about some of our best buys and our worst mistakes in the past year. 

This is a special episode of the Live and Let Diecast podcast. The good people at DNA Collectibles in Switzerland sent us two models to evaluate. In short, we were impressed. But whatever are we to do with these models? We cannot in good conscience keep them for ourselves. So, you'll need to listen to the podcast, read the review on The Hooniverse, and read the review at the Live and Let Diecast blog. Listen and look for code words. You can then email us the code words in a sentence to be considered for a chance to win. All of the details are on the podcast, so give this one a listen.

On this episode we welcome Tony Ünterberger, a good friend of the podcast and a member of our Xbox Live gaming crew. Tony is new to collecting, but he's built up a pretty good collection. He's a great guy and a lot of fun. We think you'll like him.This week's featured models:Ryan: AutoArt 1st Gen Toyota CelicaLloyd: 2018 Almost Real Lexus LS 500hDan: Road Legends 1940 BMW 328Tony: 1/43 2001 Saab 9-3 Viggin by Premium X; Greenlight 1978 Ford Mustang King Cobra IIFind Tony on Instagram at @the_higu

In the first episode of LaLD: Unspun, Scott and Philip talk to Uly, one of Live and Let Diecast's founders, about his crazy job, his 1:18 collection, and the Live and Let Diecast GP.Unspun is a term used to describe HotWheels "error " cars. These cars typically have something wrong with them. HotWheels doesn't have the only error cars, so does MatchBox as you'll hear on the next full episode of Live and Let Diecast. Scott and Philip will have guest and discuss modifications, InstaGram stars who do mods, or who have great photos. Philip: @philiphilip on InstaGram, philipilihp on lald.comScott: @sn210 on IG, sn210 on laldUly: ayu4lyf on IG, el_uly on lald

In this episode we welcome Philip back to Live and Let Diecast. We discuss RennSport, Unspun Episodes, some seriously limited edition models, and tariffs. Our latest purchases or featured models:Ryan    Boy Racer Automobile EK9 1/18 Honda Civic Type RLloyd    Welly Porsche 918 Spyder 1:18Philip    Porsche 1973 Sunoco Blue Penske Racing Porsche RSR 1:43 scalehttps://shop1.porsche.com/usa/modelcar/race/wap0292410f/919-hybrid-1-8.pdds 

This episode the gang is back together. Ryan, Dan, and Lloyd discuss RennSport, Unspun Episodes, my new office, and quite a bit of diecast news. Our latest purchases or featured models:Ryan    1/18 1967 Chevy Chevelle SS 396 Donk by MotorMaxLloyd    1/18 2011 Porsche 911 GT3 RS 4.0 by AutoArtDan    Lesney Matchbox Cars: Superfast 66 1970 Mazda RX-500; Superfast 9 - 1978 Ford Escort RS 2000

This episode we welcome Cody Belichesky. Cody is a contributor to the Live and Let Diecast blog, a student at Cal State Channel Islands, and an aspiring car designer. We even briefly discuss Nobel Laureate Albert Camus and the Facel Vega. This is a high-class podcast after all. And then we talked about a PT Cruiser. Our latest purchases or featured models:Ryan    1/18 Sunstar Facel Vega HK500; Majorette 1/18 1st Gen Jeep Grand CherokeeLloyd    1/18 AutoArt Jaguar XJ-SDan    1/43 D'Agostini ZIL LimousineCody    1/18 AutoArt Porsche GT2 RS 997.2 from Citizen DiecastFind Cody on LALD at https://kinja.com/ciatci

We welcome back Cameron Vanderhorst, founder of the Low Class Yuppie, writer, and podcaster from the Cammed and Tubbed Podcast. We have a great chat about Cam’s work for BimmerLife, Scale Auto Magazine, and chrome pens. Our latest purchases or featured models:Ryan: 1/18" 1985 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser by Best of Show - Sealed ResinLloyd: Norev Mercedes W116 450 SEL 6.9LDan: Paragon Rolls Royce Silver Shadow Mulliner Park Ward CoupeCam: Hot Wheels 1975 Porsche 911; Hot Wheels Redline 1969 Mercedes 280 SL; Hot Wheels BMW M2Be sure and visit Cam’s new Forum – the Low Class Yuppie                          http://lowclassyuppie.com/

It’s just the three of us: Ryan, Lloyd and Dan. We discuss whether we need others’ opinions before deciding on what we buy. We also go off on a tangent about 3D printing parts for diecast cars. Our latest purchases or featured models:Ryan: 1/18" Poudy Volvo V60 T5 Station WagonLloyd: 1/18 CMC 1964 Porsche 901 (911)Dan: 1/43 Dinky Matchbox Collectibles 1969 Triumph Stag

Ryan, Lloyd, and Dan are joined by Hot Wheels, Matchbox, and 1/64 scale expert Andy Hawker. We talk about shopping habits and Hot Wheels trends.  Our latest purchases or featured models:Ryan: Hot Wheels So-Plowed TruckLloyd: 1:18 Kyosho Ferrari 308 GTSDan: GAZ-13 Chaika Andy: Hot Wheels re-release of flying custom S'Cool Bus; Hot Wheels Tailgunner Collector #273; Hot Wheels Action Pack 1997 Undersea Adventure Set - Submarine w/5 spoke wheels, Diver w/Jet Pack, MicroSubmarine, and Hot Wheels 1987 Dodge D-100; Hot Wheels 1949 Ford F1                

Ryan, Lloyd, and Dan go it alone this week. We conquer the touchy subject of selling gifts. We also answer some listener questions. Our latest purchases or featured models:Ryan: 1979 Chrysler Station Wagon LeBaron Towne and Country by MotorMaxLloyd: AutoArt Dodge Viper GTRDan: Disney Hudson Hornet

Ryan, Lloyd, and Dan are joined by Scott Nadeau, Jeff Simmons, and Philip VanDenHout. The topic of the podcast is celebrating the 4th Anniversary of Live and Let Diecast. We also discuss DNA Collectibles, and Disney Cars Movie Chase Cars.Our latest purchases or featured models:Jeff Simmons: Hot Wheels Batman Animated Series BatmobileScott Nadeau: Universal Hobbies Eagle's Race Brand Porshce 917 LeMans WinnerPhilip VandenHout: 1971 911 Hot Wheels model - light grayRyan: Spark Ligier JS P2Lloyd: Autoart 991.1 Porsche 911 GT3 RSDan: 1955 BMW 507 by Motor Max

This is a shorter episode featuring Scott Nadeau, Lloyd and me. We discuss the results of ///M Week on Live and Let Diecast, LeMans, and Radwood NorCal. It's a fun episode and I think you'll really enjoy it!We discuss the LALD Post for the winners of ///M week click here to follow along!

Ryan, Lloyd, and Dan are joined by Giovanni Dionori, aka TriDent_Special  on Instagram and RunnerSp on LALD. Giovanni is an Italian collector from Florence, Italy. We had a great discussion of his collection, his cars, his Dad’s cars including a Ferrari 550 Maranello and Porsche 911, and the collecting scene in both Italy and London (where he went to university).Our latest purchases:Ryan: Tomica Limited Vintage Lancia Delta Integrale; GLM 1:43 Lincoln Town Car Hearse #54 out of 199; AutoArt Nissan JukeLloyd: KK Scale Ferrari 365 GT4/2+2Giovanni: AutoArt 991 GT3 RS; AutoArt R32 Skyline in BP livery; AutoArt Honda Kei; AutoArt Alfa Romeo 155 DTM

Ryan, Lloyd, and Dan are joined by The Founder of Live and Let Diecast, Jeff Simmons. We discuss the site’s beginnings and its future. We also talk about Ryan’s new Golf Sportwagen, scalping, and Chasing Diecast Cars.Our latest purchases:Ryan: 1:43 Autoart Mk V Golf Sportwagen; 1:43 Spark Mk VII Sportwagen; 2017 Mk VII Golf SportwagenLloyd: 1:18 2012 McLaren MP4-12C by MinichampsDan: 1:43 -- 1920 Blitzen Benz by Brumm; 1937 Maserati 8CTF “Boyle Special Maserati,”; Ferrari 375 Indianapolis; 1947 Mercedes Benz Grand Prix, Don Lee Special; 1991 Copenhagen Lola; 1993 Lola Valvoline - Nigell ManselJeff Simmons: 1:43 Minichamps Porsche Cayman S 718, Triple Chrome

Ryan, Lloyd, and Dan mostly go it alone on this episode, with an interview of the Model Car Hall of Fame’s John O’Neil included. We have a lively discussion on Hot Wheels vs Majorette. Does a collector need to have the best version of a model? When do you sell your models and what’s the best way to go about it, and we talk about Paul’s Hoarder House in New Jersey. We also discuss iScale. eBay vs HobbyDB Marketplace?https://www.paulshoarderhouse.comhttp://www.iscale.eu/en/Model Hall of Fame Exclusive M2 Machines 1963 Ford Econoline Exclusive Chase Editionhttps://www.hobbydb.com/marketplaces/mchof/collectibles/576268Our latest purchases:Ryan: Bburago 1955 Lancia Aurelia from Paul’s and VW Mk 7 GTI models from Hot Wheels and MajoretteLloyd: AutoArt Mercedes-Maybe S600 Pullman Dan: Disney Buses

Ryan, Lloyd, and Dan welcome Rob S, known as JediMario on Live and Let Diecast. Rob just returned from a great trip to Japan where he immersed himself in Japanese car culture. The conversation is really fascinating. He brought home 41 diecast cars with him. We hear about getting an International Driver’s License, Japanese diecast shops, Kyosho Blindboxes, and the incredible Yodobashi Camera Department Store.https://www.yodobashi.comRob is ep3_lol on InstagramBe sure and join us Facebook, Twitter and rate us on iTunes!Our latest purchases:Ryan: Tomica Nissan Bluebird 2000 GT; 1:43 1997 Toyota Crown Majesta History; 1:43 HPI Nissan Skyline R33 V-Spec GTR - purple; Tomica Mazda RX-3 (micromachine size); AutoArt 1:18 Honda S800 ConvertibleLloyd: Nissan Skyline R32 V-Spec II tuned version 1:18 AutoArtDan: 1:24ish Jada Datsun 510    Rob: Mazda RX-7 by Ignition, sealed resin, 1:43; Kyosho TVR Sagirus 1:64; Tomica limited vintage city bus 1:64