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Dodge Vipers from Johnny Lightning

The people who have to worry about snakes in this neighborhood probably drive Corvettes.  Here are two of my favorite die-cast Dodge Vipers from Johnny Lightning!

Johnny Lightning Diecast Dodge Vipers

These cars have beautiful lines and are nicely detailed.  It's another reason that I love Johnny Lightnings.  They just look good.

Johny Lightning Dodge Vipers

They even have hoods that open to reveal little engines.  But, that is a photo project for another day!

2025 Update--

The Dodge Viper, an iconic American supercar, roared onto the scene in 1992, embodying raw power and bold design under Chrysler’s Dodge brand. Produced in three generations—1992–2006 (SR I and II), 2008–2010 (ZB II), and 2013–2017 (VX I)—the Viper boasted a monstrous V10 engine, with outputs reaching up to 645 horsepower in its final years. Its aggressive styling, featuring a long hood, wide stance, and side exhausts, made it a favorite among enthusiasts. Johnny Lightning’s diecast models immortalize this legend in 1:64 scale, delighting collectors with their precision and nostalgic charm.

Johnny Lightning, originally launched in 1969 by Topper Corporation and revived in 1994 by Playing Mantis, produced Viper models during its 1994–2004 and 2004–2013 runs under RC2/Tomy, with modern releases continuing under Round 2 LLC since 2016. These diecasts, like the 1993 Dodge Viper RT/10 and GTS variants, feature vibrant colors such as Viper Red, GTS Blue with white stripes, and even rare metallic finishes. Detailed tampos, chrome wheels, and opening hoods showcasing miniature V10 engines add authenticity. Special editions, such as the 2002 Johnny Lightning “American Muscle” Viper or limited-run sets, are highly sought after, with prices ranging from $5 to $20 on retailers like Amazon or eBay.

These models capture the Viper’s essence—pure, unfiltered performance. For collectors, Johnny Lightning’s Dodge Viper diecasts are a tribute to an American icon, perfect for display or reliving the thrill of the open road in miniature.

Johnny Lightning 2014 Dodge Viper

[As of 2025:  If you'd like to add a 2014 Dodge Viper to your diecast collection, Round 2 now has these Johnny Lightnings (above) here on Amazon.]