We’re celebrating our first anniversary of The Diecast Podcast with a very special guest — Jesse, the man behind OzWheels! 🇦🇺

From turning a passion for Australian car culture into one of the most talked-about names in diecast, to investing hundreds of thousands of dollars into bringing Aussie icons to 1:64 scale, Jesse joins Matt and Ben for an in-depth conversation about the journey, the challenges and the future of OzWheels.

We get behind the scenes of what it actually takes to create a diecast model, from 3D scanning and tooling to factory production, licensing, quality control and the balancing act between detail and affordability.

And of course, there’s plenty for Australian car and diecast fans to get excited about! Jesse shares some massive upcoming releases, gives us a sneak peek at new Bathurst Racing Legends models, discusses future castings and reveals plans for an exciting new collectibles experience at MotorEx 2027.

In this episode, we cover:

* Jesse’s journey from growing up around diecast distribution to launching OzWheels.
* The $450,000 investment that helped bring OzWheels to life.
* How a 1:64 diecast model goes from an idea to a finished product.
* Upcoming OzWheels releases, including the VL Group A, SLR 5000 four-door Torana, XD Falcon and more.
* FSD Series 4, the AU Falcon and other highly anticipated Australian castings.
* The evolution of OzWheels’ detail, interiors, lens headlights and quality control.
* Why Holden models outsell Ford models by around four to one, according to Jesse.
* The challenges of licensing police cars, motorsport liveries and special charity releases.
* Future possibilities for Australian-delivered cars, including Magnas, Valiants and other Aussie favourites.
* Jesse’s favourite OzWheels creations, including the Smokebomba and BT1.
* Custom wheel kits, future premium models and what collectors can expect next.
* The announcement of OzWheels Collectibles World at MotorEx 2027, bringing diecast retailers and automotive memorabilia together under one roof.

We also bring back our Dear Diecast Gods segment, with some dream castings that we’d love to see make their way into 1:64 scale.

A huge thank you to Jesse for joining us, sharing some behind-the-scenes insights and giving us a glimpse into what’s coming next for OzWheels.

🎙️ The Diecast Podcast — celebrating 1:64 scale, the collectors, the brands and the cars we love.

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