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The Diecast Podcast · February 28 · 1 hr 20 min

Episode #11 || RLC Returns, Pink Porsche Rumours & Motorhelix did WHAT!?

In Episode 11 of The Diecast Podcast, Matt (@minicarrealm) and Ben (@boyracerben) dive into one of the biggest weeks of diecast chatter we’ve had in a while. After a brief come down from last episode’s visit from Lee (@this_is_my_diecast_life), the boys get straight into the latest waves of Hot Wheels news, RLC reveals, and premium-brand surprises. This episode covers: 🔥 Hot Wheels RLC Updates The Pagani Huayra R rerelease in silver — worth the pickup or too soon after the last two? Rumours circling a Spectraflame pink RWB Porsche, with talk of potential RLC chase variants becoming the new normal. The upcoming Subaru WRX 22B in gunmetal grey, and how non‑Spectraflame colours actually suit JDM castings better. First look at the red Shelby Cobra coming March 10, plus colourways we wish Hot Wheels would try. 🏁 Selections Series Drama The Chevy Nova SS wins the casting vote, followed by a tight race between SS Stock and Pro Stock liveries. Why the lack of wheel options stirred things up — and which livery the community seems to be leaning toward. 🚗 Elite64 & Premium Lines The first-ever Elite64 duplicate casting with the LBWK Aventador #21 — is this the beginning of recolours? The new Vintage Racing premium set, including the 250 GTO, Jaguar XJS and that gold R32 chase everyone’s talking about. 💎 Mini GT, BBR, Kaido House & More Mini GT’s trio of Hyundai releases — same same, but slightly improved. BBR’s new Testarossa, 296 GTB and Speciale — hits for Matt, misses for Ben. Kaido House’s massive drop including the R32, Frog Fairlady Z and Advan E30. A surprisingly nice Audi A3 rally car from X‑Car Toys. 🦘 Australian Diecast News A first look at Authentic Collectibles’ Track Stars, the $29 price tag, and whether blacked-out windows will sink the line before it starts. 🏎️ Motor Helix & High-End Liberty Walk R34, R35, RX‑7 and more — all with opening parts. Are these worth triple the price of Pop Race equivalents? 💰 Hidden Gem of the Week Ben brings a Rhino Model Ferrari 599XX that punches way above its price tag.

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In Episode 11 of The Diecast Podcast, Matt (@minicarrealm) and Ben (@boyracerben) dive into one of the biggest weeks of diecast chatter we’ve had in a while. After a brief come down from last episode’s visit from Lee (@this_is_my_diecast_life), the boys get straight into the latest waves of Hot Wheels news, RLC reveals, and premium-brand surprises.

This episode covers:

🔥 Hot Wheels RLC Updates

  • The Pagani Huayra R rerelease in silver — worth the pickup or too soon after the last two?
  • Rumours circling a Spectraflame pink RWB Porsche, with talk of potential RLC chase variants becoming the new normal.
  • The upcoming Subaru WRX 22B in gunmetal grey, and how non‑Spectraflame colours actually suit JDM castings better.
  • First look at the red Shelby Cobra coming March 10, plus colourways we wish Hot Wheels would try.

🏁 Selections Series Drama

  • The Chevy Nova SS wins the casting vote, followed by a tight race between SS Stock and Pro Stock liveries.
  • Why the lack of wheel options stirred things up — and which livery the community seems to be leaning toward.

🚗 Elite64 & Premium Lines

  • The first-ever Elite64 duplicate casting with the LBWK Aventador #21 — is this the beginning of recolours?
  • The new Vintage Racing premium set, including the 250 GTO, Jaguar XJS and that gold R32 chase everyone’s talking about.

💎 Mini GT, BBR, Kaido House & More

  • Mini GT’s trio of Hyundai releases — same same, but slightly improved.
  • BBR’s new Testarossa, 296 GTB and Speciale — hits for Matt, misses for Ben.
  • Kaido House’s massive drop including the R32, Frog Fairlady Z and Advan E30.
  • A surprisingly nice Audi A3 rally car from X‑Car Toys.

🦘 Australian Diecast News

  • A first look at Authentic Collectibles’ Track Stars, the $29 price tag, and whether blacked-out windows will sink the line before it starts.

🏎️ Motor Helix & High-End

  • Liberty Walk R34, R35, RX‑7 and more — all with opening parts.
  • Are these worth triple the price of Pop Race equivalents?

💰 Hidden Gem of the Week

  • Ben brings a Rhino Model Ferrari 599XX that punches way above its price tag.

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