Live And Let Diecast: The Podcast

Ryan, Lloyd, and Dan welcome Xin Choo, known as TE71 Xin on Live and Let Diecast. Xin, prounounced "Sin", is an artist, writer, and avid photographer who happens to be incredibly well educated. We hear all about Singapore and the Southeast Asian car and diecast scene. We learn about the incredible expense and difficulty in owning a car in Singapore. We also followup on the Prototype VW Hot Wheels Rockster. We also answer the most questions ever!!Our latest purchases:Ryan: Best of Show 1952 Packard Henny Hearse (resin); Best of Show 1965 Oldsmobile Vista CruiserLloyd: Best of Show Buick Wagon; Sunstar 2003 Cadillac De Ville LimoDan: Faux IXO "Altaya" Yamaha YZR-M1 #46 Valentio Rossi World Champion 2004 motorcyle (actually a Leo Models)Xin: Mitsubishi Lancer X

 Ryan, Lloyd, and Dan welcome special guest Brad Brownell. Brad is the other half of Hooniverse’s Cammed and Tubbed Podcast.  Brad is a co-founder of Radwood, which has experienced explosive growth this year. Our diecast discussion centered on Radwood era cars. Dan was humiliated for not having a clue about Initial D. Brad is most definitely a huge diecast collector, even though at first, he didn’t really admit to it. Our latest purchases:Ryan: Autoart Corolla AE86 from Initial D      Lloyd: Dutoart Audi Quattro   Dan: Maisto 1996 Jag XK8      Brad: Matchbox Superfast Lamborghini LM-002 Find Brad on instagram at https://www.instagram.com/turbohbrad/The Cammed and Tubbed Podcast is right here on ShoutEngine: http://shoutengine.com/TheCammedandTubbedPodcast/ 

Ryan, Lloyd, and Dan welcome special guest Cameron Vanderhorst. Cam is one half of Hooniverse’s Cammed and Tubbed Podcast.  Cam was a ton of fun to have on the show. There was a lot of JDM talk, Porsche talk, and he filled us in on his writing career. You can find him monthly on Bimmerlife.com and he’s a drummer for the Lowsiders at lowsiders.com. The Lowsiders are a Psychedelic Garage Rock band. Cam’s Instagram: camvanderhorstOur latest purchases:Ryan: 1:64 Scale Tomica Mazda Cosmo                                             Lloyd:   Norev Mercedes V-Klasse Van                                               Dan:     M2 Machines  pair of 1949 Studebaker TrucksCam: GNP 1970 Plymouth Roadrunner in 1:18 scale

Ryan, Lloyd, and Dan welcome special guest Patrick Strong, the founder of Model Citizen. We had a great discussion on the state of diecast shopping in the US. Some great talk about Radwood. We looked at Autocult, a small but important German model maker, and really enjoyed learning about the Automobile Driving Museum in El Segundo, California. Partick told all about his real-life 1989 Toyota Panel Van (it’s a great story!).Our latest purchases:Ryan:  Greenlight’s recast 1966 Cadillac Ambulance                Lloyd:    Norev Mercedes CLS                Dan:    Maisto Ferrari 550 MaranelloPatrick: Hot Wheels 917 Long Tail and a Prestige Hobby 1:43 MR Lamborghini Countach LP400

Ryan, Lloyd, and Dan discuss expensive diecast cars, the Live and Let Diecast Car Week competition, photography, and the eBay challenge is the Hot Wheels VW Raid Bus Prototype, if it pops up on eBay.Our latest purchases:Ryan: A trio of Lancia models, all in Martini livery, tops his list this week including a Lancia 037 by Kyosho, a Lancia Delta S4 by Autoart, and a Delta Integrale by Sunstar.                Lloyd: 1979 Pontiac Firebird Trans Am by Yatming                Dan: 2015 Jeep Wrangler in Border Patrol livery by Greenlight

Ryan, Lloyd and Dan are joined by Scott Nadeau who calls in from the Raleigh, North Carolina. Scott is Live and Let Diecast’s Instagram and Facebook account lead and he does an amazing job.  The Evening Standard in the UK says: “Live and Let Diecast @live_and_let_diecastThis account has a truly unique remit, posting photos solely of collectable diecast model cars. The account complements a well-known blog for the diecast collecting community.” They are slotted just below Subaru USA and above The Speedhunters! You’ll find Petrolicious on the list too. Rarified air Mr. Nadeau, rarified air.Our latest purchases:Ryan: GMP’s trio of Chevy Nova models – Red Yanko Deuce Nova, Streetfighter’s Overkill Nova; and Michigan’s Nova by Berger                                           Lloyd:   Auto World Camaro SS                                              Dan:     Disney World Parking Lot Tram and Monorail, 1967 VW Beetle by Kinsmart         Scott Nadeau: BMW Z1, 1:18 scale, no box, by MiniChamps, missing mirrors and doo

Ryan, Lloyd and Dan are joined by Andy Hawker who calls in from the Denver, Colorado area. Andy has an astounding collection of diecast cars mostly concentrating on 1:64 scale, but including 1:43, 1:24, 1:18 and others. How astounding? Try 17,631 cars, as of the day we recorded. Andy has a detailed database and has information about every model he owns. Our latest purchases:Ryan:   Ignition Model Liberty Walk Nissan GTR 2nd Gen - Ken Meri                                              Lloyd:   BMW F30 3-series, M4 Coupe and Convertible by paragon                                     Dan:     Lesney Matchbox Corvette 62F from the 1 to 75 collection                                     Andy Hawker: 1:18 Scale 1963 Studebaker Hawk Gran Turismo - Resin Car by Best of Show We discuss Andy’s collection, the impending Toys R Us bankruptcy, and we put forward our first eBay Challenge, plus your questions. This week’s eBay Challenge is about a BMW Art Car Miniature by artist Sandro Chia painted on a BMW M3 GTR. What will

Dan, Ryan and Lloyd discuss the models they recently purchased, where do people buy their diecast cars from, and what do your signficant others think of your hobby?Ryan talks about his Automboile Nissan 300ZX and 180SX ; Lloyd talks about his 1/18 Norev Mercedes GL and Automobile BMW E34 M5 Touring; Dan bought a Welly London Taxi at Disney World.We answer our first every listener question!You can check out Lloyd and Ryan's writing, along with others at LiveandLetDiecast.kinja.comRyan is on Instagram at Ricer_CubeLloyd is on Instagram at Pillarless_coupeDan is on Instagram at dan.mosqueda, on Twitter at MosqvichWe are on Twitter at LiveLetDieCastVisit our Facebook page too. Music with permission and courtesy of Lemon Yellow Hayes© Live and Let Diecast: The Podcast, 2018. All rights reserved.

Dan, Ryan and Lloyd discuss the models they recently purchased, different types of diecast models people collect, and why they collect. This episode we have Live and Let Diecast Moderator Phillip van den Hout. Dan, Ryan and Lloyd discuss the models they recently purchased, different types of diecast models people collect, and why they collect. Ryan talks about his 1/43 Nissan Note; Lloyd talks about his 1/18 Norev Merceds CLS; Dan has a 1/24 1967 VW Beetle from Greenlight; and Phillip discusses his Porsche collection including his latest 1/43 Spark Porsche 907.We discuss modding, how Live and Let Diecast started, Ryan's custom Matchbox Cube and Weather Channel Truck, a Hotwheel Hearse and Porsche 356 Outlaw Hot Wheels car.You can check out Lloyd and Ryan's writing, along with others at LiveandLetDiecast.kinja.comRyan is on Instagram at Ricer_CubeLloyd is on Instagram at Pillarless_coupeDan is on Instagram at dan.mosqueda, on Twitter at MosqvichWe are on Twitter at LiveLetDieCastVisit our Facebook page too. Mu

Dan, Ryan and Lloyd discuss the models they recently purchased: Ryan has a new Minichamps Audi A4 Avant; Lloyd talks about his Minichamps 2011 Mercedes Benz SLK; and Dan talks his Norev 2015 VW Golf.Lloyd talks about the Spielwarenmesse Toy Fair and the models he'd like to own. Other models we discuss: Sunstar carsAutoart Porsche GT3 RSChaika (Tchaika)VolgaBugatti Chiron Norev Audi A8Mercedes 70's SL modelAlpine A110Sunstar carsAutoart Porsche GT3 RSChaika (Tchaika)VolgaBugatti Chiron Welly Models or GT Autos -- I didn't catch which car this wasNorev Audi A8Mercedes 70's SL modelAlpine A110http://www.auto-und-modell.de/pages/aktuell/Almost Real Models on FacebookThe Red Caboose in New York CityYou can check out Lloyd and Ryan's writing, along with others at LiveandLetDiecast.kinja.comRyan is on Instagram at Ricer_CubeLloyd is on Instagram at Pillarless_coupeDan is on Instagram at dan.mosqueda, on Twitter at MosqvichWe are on Twitter at LiveLetDieCastVisit our Facebook page too. Music with permission and court

Dan, Ryan and Lloyd discuss the models they recently purchased, different types of diecast models people collect, and why they collect. Ryan tells us about his Mazda Cosmo Police Car, Lloyd discusses his Lexus LC 500, and Dan talks about his Tootsietoys Porsche 959 and Carrera RSR. You can check out Lloyd and Ryan's writing, along with others at LiveandLetDiecast.kinja.comRyan is on Instagram at Ricer_CubeLloyd is on Instagram at Pillarless_coupeDan is on Instagram at dan.mosqueda, on Twitter at MosqvichWe are on Twitter at LiveLetDieCastVisit our Facebook page too. Music with permission and courtesy of Lemon Yellow Hayes© Live and Let Diecast: The Podcast, 2018. All rights reserved.