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.

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Welcome back to The Diecast Podcast — Episode 24! 🏁

Matt and Ben are back with another huge episode covering the latest releases, collecting opinions, questionable purchases and plenty of the usual diecast banter.

This episode is packed with Hot Wheels, Mini GT, Kaido House, BBR Models, Pop Race, Tarmac Works, Mortal Model, Greenlight, Track Stars and more.

🔥 In this episode:

• Hot Wheels RLC Bumblebee — is this Transformer worth the $105 AUD price tag, or does Bumblebee look like he’s had one too many oil changes?
• Hot Wheels RLC Porsche 959 — the latest RLC Selections release and whether the price stacks up
• Fast & Furious Premium — another set of familiar castings, plus the new Toyota MR-S
• Hot Wheels Team Transport — RX-7s, drag cars, Silverado haulers and a new truck
• Mini GT — Lamborghini Huracán, Cadillac Eldorado, Land Rover Defender Camel Trophy, Lamborghini Urus, Hyundai Ioniq 5 N and BMW Z3
• Mini GT Jurassic Park — dinosaurs, Mercedes MLs and the question nobody has answered: how much is a 1:64 dinosaur going to cost? 🦖
• Kaido House — Camaro, Hornet, R33 and Fairlady Z releases
• Limited Edition Kaido House — the chrome R34 and NSX test car
• BBR Models — Ferrari 599 XX Evo, Ferrari 296 Speciale and the new Alfa Romeo 33
• Pop Race — Liberty Walk releases, RWB 930, Pandem BMW E30 and the newly tooled Pandem GR Supra
• Mortal Model — the incredible Toyota Cresta and S14, plus their upcoming 180SX
• Tarmac Works — Liberty Walk R32, racing machinery and a very cool Bentley Continental GT3
• Track Stars — are these Australian diecast models ready to evolve beyond blacked-out windows?
• Greenlight Motion RC — 1:64 Fast & Furious and Liberty Walk cars that you can actually drive!
• Dear Diecast Gods — Liberty Walk R33, Mitsubishi Magna and a 1968 Chevrolet El Camino SS
• Hidden Gem — the Toyota Crown Athlete from WheelArt
• DCP / First Gear — stepping into the world of highly detailed 1:64 trucks

And, of course, there’s plenty of Matt vs Ben, including multiple mistakes, arguments about black cars, debates over Mini GT, and the ongoing question of whether Ben can ever admit that Matt was right. 😏

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👀 NEXT EPISODE

We’re approaching the one-year anniversary of The Diecast Podcast, and we’re planning something special…

If everything goes to plan, Jesse from OzWheels will be joining us for a special interview episode!

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Hosted by Matt / MiniCarRealm & Ben / BoyRacerBen

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Welcome back to The Diecast Podcast — Episode 23! 🏁

We’re back after the Australian Diecast Expo and there’s plenty to talk about. From the upcoming Hot Wheels RLC R32 and another RWB release, to Mini GT’s new Fast & Furious chase cars, Pop Race exclusives, Micro Turbo, OzWheels sneak peeks and some seriously impressive lowriders.

And of course, Ben brings another Hidden Gem to the table — this time the incredibly detailed Bart Model 240Z.

We also take a closer look at FunTech Lab’s Parksible, the app-controlled smart parking garage for 1:64 collectors. At around $700 AUD, is it an outrageous gimmick or the ultimate centrepiece for a serious collection?

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In this episode:

🔥 Hot Wheels

• The upcoming Hot Wheels RLC gunmetal grey R32
  
• RLC frustrations and the battle against bots and scalpers
  
• The upcoming orange RWB Porsche
  
• Hot Wheels Challenge Accepted
  
• The Porsche, Lamborghini and Land Cruiser collaborations
  
• What would our own Diecast Podcast Hot Wheels look like?
  

🏎️ Mini GT

• New releases including the Lotus 78, Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2, Mercedes-AMG G63, VW ID. Buzz DHL and Aston Martin Valhalla
  
• Mini GT Fast & Furious chase cars
  
• Ben pitches another potential diecast idea!
  

🔥 Pop Race

• Pandem BMW E30 Enigma
  
• Purple Pandem R32
  
• RWB AE86
  
• Mazda 787B
  

🇦🇺 Micro Turbo

• Toyota MR2 in an Advan-inspired racing livery
  

🚗 OzWheels

• Power Cruise twin pack
  
• HQ sedan and wagon
  
• Drag tyre “ripples”
  
• Future Barn Find releases
  
• The possibility of more Australian cars and customs
  

💎 Dear Diecast Gods

• The search for an FC Holden wagon
  
• The AE112R Corolla request returns!
  

💎 Hidden Gem

• Bart Model 240Z
  

🌴 Lowriders

• 97M hydraulic lowriders
  
• Gypsy Rose
  
• Engraved releases
  
• Fineworks Lincoln Continental
  

🏢 FunTech Lab Parksible

• The new app-controlled smart parking garage
  
• Is $700 AUD too much?
  
• Would you actually display one in your collection?
  
• What could FunTech Lab possibly make next?
  

And as always, plenty of unqualified opinions, questionable decisions and diecast chat from Matt and Ben.

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🎙️ The Diecast Podcast is hosted by Matt (@MiniCarRealm) and Ben (@BoyRacerBen).

We talk about everything happening in the world of 1:64 diecast — new releases, collecting, manufacturers, customs, displays, pre-orders, news and plenty of opinions we’re not qualified to give.

💬 What do you think?

Would you spend around $700 AUD on the FunTech Lab Parksible?

And are you trying to secure the Hot Wheels RLC R32?

Let us know in the comments!