How much is that Alfa in the window?

Matchbox Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA

I put this little Alfa Romeo in my pocket and took it down to our local diner.  It looks fast, sophisticated, and European, even when it is sitting still in the window.

It's a 1965 Alfa Romeo Giulia Sprint GTA from Matchbox.  If I name it Julia, it'll be Julia Giulia . . .

"Tony the Tiger" would drive this GTO!

Johnny Lightning 1965 Pontiac GTO

My goat looks like a tiger!  This is my 1965 Pontiac GTO done small and done right by Playing Mantis.  It's a Johnny Lightning with pizzaz!

Johnny Lightning 1965 Pontiac GTO

Run Bandit! Run!

Johnny Lightning Pontiac Trans Am - Smokey and the Bandit

Other centuries and other countries have produced masterpieces:  The Iliad, The Odyssey, Hamlet, and Macbeth.  However, none compare to the 20th Century's Greatest Literary and Cinematic Achievement -

Smokey and the Bandit

Oh, see that Bandit run! Run Bandit! Run!

This Trans Am is from Johnny Lightning and is pursued by a variety of Johnny Lightning Police Cars.

Introducing the Chrysler 300!

The Johnny Lightning Chrysler 300

You see a lot of Chrysler 300's on the streets today.  Many of them have been customized to reflect flashy urban sensibilities.  However, this Johnny Lightning shows us what an original Chrysler 300 looked like.

It's a beautiful car and it really looks good in red with white wall tires.  Maybe the 300 has always had a little bling to bring to a party?

We Remember! Johnny Lightning Jeep

September 11th is a somber day of remembrance.  We will always remember that bright sunny morning and an optimistic atmosphere being shattered by the work of terrorists.  And, while this is just a blog about die-cast cars, we salute the men and women of U.S. and allied armed forces who have traveled a long road since September 11th on our behalf.

This Jeep is from Johnny Lighting.

Fanciful creations from Hot Wheels

When I was a kid, I used to prefer Matchbox cars to Hot Wheels.  Matchbox cars were simply more realistic.  Now, as an adult, I've owned real cars and I'm starting to appreciate the design and craziness of Hot Wheels.  Go figure!  But, you can't just go down to your local car dealer and buy are real car like this one from my Hot Rods 5-pack.

Hot Wheels Collector Tip

Look for cars with a definite personality.  Those are the cars that people remember.

A Nash Hot Rod from Hot Wheels

If you are sitting in your cube, doing paper work and handling e-mail, it might be time for a break.  You know you'd rather be playing with Hot Wheels.  You can check out my collection.  This little car is a stretched out Nash hot rod from my Hot Wheels Hot Rod 5-Pack.

There!  Don't you feel better now!  That little design with a blower and side pipes is pretty darned cool!