Hey guys-
It's been awhile since my last post. Been working on plans to relaunch JL, Tomica, but as of late have been focused on Battroborg. Battroborg are motion-controlled R/C battling robots.

Check out the sizzle here:  http://bit.ly/17G5FBw

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

Happy Holidays

Happy Holidays and Happy New Year! Take a look at the JL 2012 Holiday car(truck). This 1965 IH 1200 D-Series Pickup is painted in green chrome and has an opening hood, fold down tailgate and a die cast body and chassis.

Looking forward to bringing more great releases in 2013.

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

JL '72 Ford Torino

This '72 Torino Sport is a new addition to the Forever 64 line. It's coated in translucent green pearl and it has a great sheen to it. I thought it would be a perfect opportunity to shoot the Torino and accent the fine lines and body details. This has to be my favorite in the assortment!
Look for this Torino and the rest Release 24 at Walmart stores and hobby stores in early September. White Lightnings in Release 24 have a white chassis and "WHITE LIGHTNING" stamped on the chassis.

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

Johnny Lightning Off-road

Some of the new JL Forever 64 releases will be some of the most popular with the upcoming off-road releases planned. The feedback that I have been getting is that you want to see more demo derby and off-road vehicles so here is a little preview of our dirty little friends. I am planning an Off-road release for the next six assortments.

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

Coming Soon

The new 2012 Tomica line will be hitting stores at the end of the month. These are the new Hero with Vehicle packs. Each pack includes a vehicle, hero and accessory pieces to recreate daily senarios in Hypercity.
The Nissan Fairlady Z has to be my favorite as it sports a removeable top.

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

Hope you're making plans for the Nashville DCS show. I will be there from Thursday through Saturday. On Friday, June 29th, I will be holding a forum where I will be showing off some of the latest JL releases and Tomica releases I have been working on over the last year. The new Tomica line hits Toys R Us retail and hobby stores in August.
The forum will be open to all, but the first 100 will receive this exclusive Nashville JL Event Jeep Cherokee. The Cherokee is painted gloss white with black rims and the DCS Nashville logo on the roof. This Cherokee is loaded with a front bumper winch and fender snorkel.

Hope to see you in Nashville!


Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

Johnny Lightning Jeep Wagoneer

Still looking for ideas on the first release of the Jeep Wagoneer. If you want to be heard, now is the time! Right now, I am leaning toward the teal with white top and wood panel detailing.

Thanks!
Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning