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Dan, Ryan and Lloyd discuss the models they recently purchased, different types of diecast models people collect, and why they collect.You can check out Lloyd and Ryan's writing, along with others atLiveandLetDiecast.kinja.comRyan is on Instagram at Ricer_CubeLloyd is on Instagram at Pillarless_coup…

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    Selling Diecasts. Part 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 54:15


    Lloyd, Ryan and Scott get together to discuss Ryan's recent selling adventures. But Ryan had audio issues (we apoligize) so we yammered on about something else instead.

    What Are We Talking About?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2020 72:12


    We are very upfront with how we ramble on about model cars. We prove the point this episode by not even getting around to what was supposed to be the subject of this episode. We have a very full house with Dan, Lloyd, Scott, Camilo, our other new co-host Dak, and we even manage to pull Ryan out of retirement to not talk about what he was on to talk about.

    Another One

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2020 79:39


    Surprise! We're still at it. Dan, Scott, Lloyd and new co-host Camilo get together to discuss the usual new models, how COVID has impacted our purchasing, and answer a few questions.

    We're Back! But Not Really

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2020 87:19


    We've reached into the depths of our vault of unpublished podcasts and found this one. Just this one. Dan visited Radwood in LA last year and did some interviews with various persons of interest.

    Old Men Yell At Clouds

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2019 62:41


    It's just Lloyd and on this episode. Dan has a 1/43 Spark 1973 Porsche 911 2.7 Targa that he got from Patrick at Model Citizen while he was out on the West Coast. Lloyd has a 1/18 KK-Scale Mercedes-Benz W123 Estate. We praise Model Citizen for a bit, and Dan talks about his trip to Cali.

    The Death of Kinja?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 67:38


    On this episode, Dan, Lloyd, Philip, and Scott discuss the possible pending death of the Kinja user blogs, the original home of the LaLD community, and the transition to Drivetribe. The featured cars this week are Philip's 1/43 Spark Porsche 718 F1 car, Scott's Spark 1/18 Dauer 962, and Dan's Minichamps 1/43 Porsche Taycan.

    Philip Stops By

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2019 67:10


    On this episode, Philip drops in to join Lloyd, Ryan and Scott, and Dan phones in while street racing in "Mexico." Philip brings a pair of Kyosho Beads Porsche 911 GT1s, Ryan has a Norev Renault Megane GTi Tuner,, Dan has a Tomica Lexus RCF, Lloyd has a Costco special Maisto/Bburago Lambo Huracan Performante, and Scott has the Autoart Aston Martin Vulcan..

    The 1/18th Scale Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 15, 2019 64:16


    It's just Ryan and Lloyd again for this episode, and so it's all 1/18 all the time. Lloyd has a Norev Mercedes (of course he does), and Ryan has an Ottomobile Volkswagen Golf GTI W-12 650. Both of those were grails of sorts, and we get into a discussion of what we consider to be grails and what do we do when those grails have been obtained.

    Ebay Gripes

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2019 101:12


    On this episode, we gripe about ebay sellers, ebay shipping, and GM interiors. Dan is here, so he gripes about Tesla. He also has a 1/43 Autoart Porsche 928, Ryan has a toy Volvo wagon and 21st Century Toys WWII German Halftrack, Scott has an Autoart Lotus Esprit, and Lloyd has a Welly Lamborghini Aventador. Lloyd also had a brain injury because he also bought a Matchbox Chevy Colorado.

    Scott the gigolo Juggalo

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 12, 2019 102:50


    We're back from our unintended break. It turns out that the podcast doesn't upload itself. Funny how that works. Anyway, we give Scott advice on how to get an Audi RS6 and discuss our failed attempts at customizing. In addition to our normal brainless chatter, Ryan talks about his GT Spirit ABT Audi RS4, Scott has a Greenlight Bigfoot #5, and Lloyd has the AUTOart Bugatti Chiron.

    Big. Long, and Black

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2019 91:41


    In this episode we discuss diecast vaporware, give great releationship advice, and as usual talk about our recent purchases. Ryan has another VW, Lloyd has another Mercedes, and the ever traitorous Scott has a 1/64 Nissan. It was a gift, though so he gets a pass.

    The Original Three

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 84:17


    Dan takes a break from fending off alien seekers at Area 51 to join us on the podcast. He's so excited about it that he forgets every thing he knows about the NASCAR model he talks about. Ryan has a Subie longroof and Lloyd has a Land Rover. Or a Range Rover. Or maybe both. We answer some listener questions and bring you the mindless drivel that you have to be expecting by now. 

    Selling Models

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 10, 2019 96:24


    Lloyd, Scott and Ryan are given a legal disclaimer before discussing how to sell and why to sell their models. Plot twist: the hosts are usually too lazy to sell anything.

    Tyo Toys

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 24, 2019 121:06


    Phil from Tyo Toys, creator of the Hot Wheels Drift Pad joins the boys to discuss the drift pad, LaLDs specially branded customs and other random scale model topics. 

    We Have Questions?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2019 92:06


    On this episode, Scott shows Ryan and Lloyd how to social media. Lloyd has a VW Arteon, Ryan has finally given in to the power of the P, and Scott has the Holden Hurricane concept. And we ramble. A lot. But surely you expect that by now?

    Nothing In Particular

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2019 84:25


    In this episode, Scott, Ryan and Lloyd find that they much prefer to ramble on about whatever rather than ramble about one thing in particular.

    SUPREME

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2019 81:24


    Dan, Lloyd, Scott and Ryan all sit down to discuss the Supreme phenomenon following a branded Hot Wheel truck that sold out 7 seconds after being listed on the brands website. These HW trucks are now trading hands for $150+ on eBay.

    Custom Wheels

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2019 59:45


    On this episode, Ryan and Lloyd discuss aftermarket scale wheels and the lack of them in the market.

    The Gangs All Here

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2019 58:58


    In this episode, Dan returns to join Scott, Ryan and Lloyd in welcoming our guest Gram (aka Hot Rod Crazy) to the show. Gram disscusses his love of hot rods, Camaro's and dioramas, Dan buys a Disney bus, Ryan has the Welly Mk.1 VW Golf, and Lloyd has another plastic fantastic AUTOart in the form of the Lamborghini Aventador S.

    Fantasy Die-cast Company

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2019 95:11


    In this episode, Lloyd, Ryan and Scott are joined by Patrick Strong of Model Citizen Diecast. Lloyd discusses yet another 1/18 Norev Mercedes, Ryan has some big, but tiny 1/64 American Longroofs, Scott has a Jadi TVR and some Greenlight classic Monster Trucks, and Patrick tells us about some new products at Model Citizen. For the roundtable we talk about what we would make if we had our own model car company.

    Want Vs Need

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2019 47:59


    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. 

    Two is a crowd

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 18, 2019 56:46


    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.

    2019 Toy Fair

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2019 77:51


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

    2018 In Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2019 66:37


    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. 

    DNA Collectibles - Group Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2019 70:23


    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.

    King Cobra II

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 72:28


    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

    UnSpun Debut Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2018 38:48


    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

    Beyond Limited Editions

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2018 45:56


    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 

    RennSport, Golf Balls, and Unspun Episodes

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2018 57:51


    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

    Where Facel Vega and PT Cruiser Meet

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 15, 2018 73:36


    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

    The Low Class Yuppie Comes to Life

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 14, 2018 96:44


    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/

    3D Printing for Better Wheels?

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2018 65:50


    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

    A Hot Wheels Submarine?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2018 74:18


    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                

    Don't Look a Gift Horse in the Mouth

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 16, 2018 43:00


    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

    Happy Anniversary Live and Let Diecast!!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2018 66:55


    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

    A Special Interlude: ///M Cars, LeMans and Radwood

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2018 24:58


    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!

    The Italian Diecast Renaissance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2018 69:52


    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

    The Founder

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2018 55:58


    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

    The Model Car Hall of Fame

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2018 92:36


    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

    JDM with JediMario

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2018 78:42


    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

    Xin's Singapore

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2018 89:36


    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

    And Tubbed - Radwood Style

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2018 64:22


     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/ 

    Cammed

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 9, 2018 95:45


    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

    A Model Citizen

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2018 87:15


    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

    $299 for a Hot Wheels car?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2018 68:17


    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

    Craptastic Testarossa

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2018 69:43


    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 doors; Aston Martin DB2 James Bond car

    Where do you keep them all Andy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 14, 2018 71:05


    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 its sale price be? Ryan: Won’t sellLloyd: $375Andy: $360Dan: $376 (using a well-worn Price is Right strategy) Check it out for yourself on eBay: https://www.ebay.com/itm/BMW-Art-Car-Museum-Edition-Sandro-Chia-BMW-M3-GTR-Mint-With-Case-and-Box-1-18/142719357699?epid=2094922686&hash=item213abc9303:g:kRAAAOSwtKVaZTh0

    Where do you shop?

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2018 59:10


    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.

    Now for some smaller scale talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2018 43:41


    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. Music with permission and courtesy of Lemon Yellow Hayes© Live and Let Diecast: The Podcast, 2018. All rights reserved. 

    Spielwarenmesse (Nuremberg 2018 Toy Fair)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2018 47:15


    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 courtesy of Lemon Yellow Hayes© Live and Let Diecast: The Podcast, 2018. All rights reserved.

    Live and Let Diecast Inaugural Episode

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 10, 2018 32:50


    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.

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