Diecast Breakdown cover art

Diecast Breakdown

Diecast Breakdown

Written by: Flying Valiant
Listen for free

About this listen

 Three diecast diehards share the love of diecast collecting, customizing, and culture. Tips, tricks, and special guest interviews provide a new perspective on the big world of tiny vehicles. If you're into Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Auto World, Johnny Lightning, Tarmac Works, Mini GT, Para 64 or any of the other amazing 1/64 scale brands out there, this is the show for you!

Produced by Screenfire Media in association with Flying Valiant.Copyright Flying Valiant
Episodes
  • 🎙️ The Untold Stories Behind Hot Wheels, Micro Machines, and More | Featuring Doug Arcuri

    🎙️ The Untold Stories Behind Hot Wheels, Micro Machines, and More | Featuring Doug Arcuri
    Dec 7 2025
    In this episode of Diecast Breakdown, Chuck and David sit down with Doug Arcuri, author of Undercover Toy Stories: An Anthology of Real American Inventions. Doug brings to light some of the hidden histories and unsung heroes behind some of the most iconic toys of the last century.
    From behind-the-scenes stories of Hot Wheels, Micro Machines, and other nostalgic brands to surprising revelations about how these toys were developed and marketed, this episode offers a fresh look at the engineering, innovation, and even controversies that shaped the toy industry.
    If you’re a collector, a toy historian, or someone who grew up racing diecast cars across the kitchen floor, this is a deep dive you won't want to miss.
    🧠 In this episode, we explore:
    ✅ The origin stories behind Hot Wheels and Micro Machines
    ✅ How engineering shaped the toys we still love today
    ✅ Forgotten inventors and industry shakeups
    ✅ Nostalgia and its lasting influence on collectors
    ✅ What inspired Doug to uncover these hidden stories
    📘 Grab Doug’s book: Undercover Toy Stories
    📺 Watch now on YouTube.com/@DiecastBreakdown
    🕠 New episodes Sundays at 5:30 PM ET
    #DiecastBreakdown #DougArcuri #UndercoverToyStories #HotWheelsHistory #MicroMachines #DiecastCollectors #ToyIndustrySecrets #DiecastCommunity #VintageToys #1to64 #ToyCollecting #DiecastCars #ToyHistory
    Show More Show Less
    50 mins
  • 🚗 Amy Boylan on KILO Wheels, RLC History & Elevating the Diecast Hobby

    🚗 Amy Boylan on KILO Wheels, RLC History & Elevating the Diecast Hobby
    Nov 9 2025
    In this must-watch episode of Diecast Breakdown, Chuck and David sit down with Amy Boylan, one of the most influential figures in diecast history. From helping launch Mattel’s Red Line Club to her latest venture with the high-end diecast brand KILO Wheels, Amy has helped shape the direction of the hobby for collectors around the world.
    We dive into Amy's fascinating journey, from working in video games to managing iconic automotive brands like Shelby American and bringing that same level of passion and precision to KILO Wheels, a new company focused on true-to-scale, intricately detailed diecast cars for serious collectors.
    She shares behind-the-scenes stories from her time at Mattel, the creation of the Red Line Club, and how she’s building KILO Wheels with a collector-first mindset. If you care about where the diecast hobby is headed, this is essential viewing.
    Check out Kilo Wheelz: https://kilowheelz.com/
    And their Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2329924264074954
    🔥 In this episode, we cover:
    ✅ The origin story of the Red Line Club at Mattel
    ✅ What makes KILO Wheels different from other brands
    ✅ Amy’s work with legacy franchises like Shelby and Hot Wheels
    ✅ Why collector feedback is essential in product development
    ✅ The future of premium diecast and where the hobby is heading

    🏁🏎️Help us collect 25,000 cars for kids in need. Learn more at https://www.drivendreams.org/
    🚘🎥 Support Diecast Media Network, buy merch, and more!: http://diecastmedianetwork.com/
    💰Save 15% on all orders from SK75 Works with code "DMN." https://www.sk75works.co.uk/
    🎨 Get some amazing automotive art here: https://fireballtimgarage.art/

    🌐Diecast Media Network is:
    🚗 Mark Driven Dreams Org: @drivendreamsorg
    🚙 David TWYCE Diecast: @twycediecast
    🏎️ Phia Madd Visions: @maddvisions
    💁‍♀️ Kimber: https://www.instagram.com/_kimberw/
    🎨 Jepeg Designs - https://www.teepublic.com/user/jepegdesign
    🛠️ Chuck: https://www.chuckellis.com

    #AmyBoylan #KILOWheels #RedLineClub #HotWheelsRLC #DiecastCommunity #PremiumDiecast #DiecastCars #DiecastCollectors #1to64 #HotWheelsHistory #ShelbyAmerican #CustomDiecast #DiecastCulture
    Show More Show Less
    53 mins
  • LIVE! Diecast News, Casting of the Year, and Diecast Day of Giving Update

    LIVE! Diecast News, Casting of the Year, and Diecast Day of Giving Update
    Oct 27 2025
    We're LIVE talking about the latest in diecast news plus, we're talking Diecast Day of Giving plus we're opening up submissions for the best casting of 2025. Join the conversation with your picks for the best new cars and trucks in 1/64th scale.

    🏁🏎️Help us collect 25,000 cars for kids in need. Learn more at https://www.drivendreams.org/
    🚘🎥 Support Diecast Media Network, buy merch, and more!: http://diecastmedianetwork.com/
    💰Save 15% on all orders from SK75 Works with code "DMN." https://www.sk75works.co.uk/
    🎨 Get some amazing automotive art here: https://fireballtimgarage.art/

    🌐Diecast Media Network is:
    🚗 Mark Driven Dreams Org: @drivendreamsorg
    🚙 David TWYCE Diecast: @twycediecast
    🏎️ Phia Madd Visions: @maddvisions
    💁‍♀️ Kimber: https://www.instagram.com/_kimberw/
    🎨 Jepeg Designs - https://www.teepublic.com/user/jepegdesign
    🛠️ Chuck: https://www.chuckellis.com
    Want to make your own show? It's a lot easier with StreamYard. Check them out here and if you subscribe it helps support DiecastBreakdown. https://streamyard.com/pal/d/6751882945757184
    Show More Show Less
    59 mins
No reviews yet