Johnny Lightning Racer X Shooting Star Die-cast Car

This Johnny Lightning shows the most commonly seen Racer X car from Speed Racer cartoons.  A couple of days ago, I posted the open-wheel version of the Racer X car.  Here is the Racer X Shooting Star.  This is the car that Racer X is most often seen driving.

Johnny Lightning Racer X Shooting Star

 In die-cast car from from Johnny Lightning, the Shooting Star has a smooth almost other worldly feel.  It's a really slick model.

Johnny Lightning Racer X Shooting Star

 Here are some different perspectives on the Johnny Lightning Shooting Star.

Racer X Shooting Star (rear)

Racer X Shooting Star (top)

My Johnny Lightning Tom Daniel Lil Van Dune Buggy

To keep the yellow die-cast car theme going this week, I'm turning to my Johnny Lightning Dune Buggy.  It's features a hot flame job on the hood. This dune buggy actually has some history.  It was originally designed by Tom Daniel a creative artist hired by Monogram models to create wild hot rods to add to the model makers line up. 

Johnny Lightning Dune Buggy

Johnny Lightning Dune Buggy (front)

 It's been a while since I posted any pictures of my dune buggy.  Here is a post of this dune buggy in sunny Florida. 

Johnny Lightning Dune Buggy (rear quarter & engine)

Johnny Lightning Open Wheel Speed Racer Racer X

Fans of the Speed Racer cartoon series are probably familiar with "Racer X."  Apparently, he was the long lost brother of Speed Racer and a mysterious secret agent.  This Speed Rally game page explains the background of Racer X.

Since Racer X was an important character in the cartoon series, there are many different Racer X cars.  This Johnny Lightning Open Wheel version of the Racer X car is a great looking die-cast car.  It has an aggressive stance and the svelte looks of a late 1960s/early 1970s race car.

Johnny Lightning Open Wheel Racer X

The car also makes a great model to show off during what is quickly becoming yellow die-cast car week on this blog.

Racer X Die-cast Car (Top View)

Returning to the Speed Rally game. The idea of a dice-based "war game" based on 1/64-scale diecast cars sounds pretty inspired. It would give adult collectors of Matchbox, Hot Wheels, and Johnny Lightning cars a chance to show off their collections. If you are interested, poke around on the Speed Rally homepage.

Racer X rear engine view

From the rear, this Racer X engine looks like something from a Volkswagen.  Could it be Formula V for Racer X?

Racer X side view

It's a Dune Buggy - Johnny Lightning Dune Buggy!

I often see a Dune Buggy driving around in my town.  It's driven by a long-haired, hippy-looking, dude.  And, he looks like he's having fun!  So, if that's Freedom Rock, crank it up! Here's my Dune Buggy.

Johnny Lightning Dune Buggy

It's called "Lil Van" and it comes from the good folks at Playing Mantis.  It's a Johnny Lightning!  Here's my Dune Buggy navigating around some 'shrooms!  Hey man! The picture is a little fuzzy...

Johnny Lightning Dune Buggy In Action