Maverick

Been talking with Maverick about releasing the A100 again with a cob web paint scheme on the top. Notice the difference in the type face of the Little Red Wagon too. Kinda neat! I'm really thinking about updating the engine and wheels if I do release again. What do you guys think? I really enjoy this casting and would love to bring you guys a more detailed release of it.

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

JL 2.0

Just received some close to production samples of the JL 2.0 line. Take a look at this Beswick release. Yes, these do have a diecast chassis and will retail for $3.99. The first assortment also includes a Monza Spoiler a Black with Flames '10 Challenger that matches the Challenger from F64 release 2 and a Project in Progress Malibu, which I showed last month. The second JL 2.0 assortment has a stock Monza, which I cannot wait for.

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

Dodge Aspen

I was reviewing the Dodge Aspen tooling model today and pulled out some of my reference photos. I had a friend shoot this car a few months back and it was quite the piece of bondo art. Someone honed their skills and layed the rear quarters over and over, reshaping this beauty so it could roll a few more days. Not a bad job but after some harsh winters and years of sitting the layers were slowly falling off in large chunks each time the doors were closed. I don't know what was scarier, the layers of bondo or the date stamp on the photos.
Look for the JL casting to be released in late 2010.

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

Dodge Monaco

I was very excited today to get in the new '77 Monaco casting. Roscoe would be proud! The body is spot on and after a little cutting away of some window flash, I really got to appreciate the casting and the time I put into making this the most detailed casting to date. The wall thickness on the hood and body are perfect and I have been incorporating details to the underside of all new hoods. When released as a police car, this Monaco will have the option for a new lightbar and police wheels. This Dodge will make an awesome addition to the JL collector line and Forever 64 line. It's great to add another 4-door to the line because I have plenty of demolition derby paint schemes ready to roll out.

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

Typhoon

I've been getting a lot of questions on the black Typhoon on our Collect N Play racks. This Typhoon is the first we have released with a diecast body, plastic chassis and stock real wheels. Look for these at your local TSC store.
R10 of Forever 64 will also have a Typhoon. Still have not decided on a color but maybe you guys can help. Check out the poll and vote!

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

Special delivery

You'll see these two panels in a couple months, R7 and R8 of Forever 64. My tribute to burning rubber over the last few years. Goodyear is next!

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

Oldsmobile has both!

In 1950, Oldsmobile had the high compression "Rocket" engine and the Hydra-matic drive but with colors combos like these who cares how fast your moving. I can stare at this "mint" all day!
I think the rubber tires look much better on this casting as most of the JL wheels could not squeeze into the tight wheel openings.

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

High Impact

This pair of Mopars in R8 of F64 is sure to get your attention. I am pretty pumped about the Cuda as its the first time we have released with the strobe stripe and the correction proportions. Its a unique stripe and needs a little time to grow on you because it starts large on the front fender and tapers towards the rear. The Plum Crazy Challenger has a matte black top, silver scoop and rides on racing edge wheels.

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

Super Bee

Here's the Super Bee from R7 of F64. This is the first time we have released casting #917 with a colored top. A friend shot a few pics of this 1:1 a few months back and sent them over. I thought the color combination was pretty dynamic and would look cool as a new JL release. What do you think?

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning