Forever 64 R7

These are two of my favorites from R7 of F64. The '69 Camaro is an SS396 covered in metallic green. The '70 Camaro is a Motion Performance special that is dark metallic red with ribbon graphics. Joel has always just called it the "Ribbon Car". This MOTION release will also come with in an exclusive MOTION themed package. I drew the graphics for this "Ribbon Car" back in 2002 when I worked on the 1:18 scale American Muscle release and luckily I saved the file so I only had to scale down. It can be a little tricky to align all of those ribbons. Some of the other stars of the assortment are a BFGoodrich delivery truck, a Project in Progress '66 Charger and a white and gold '84 Firebird.

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

'81 Chevy Malibu

In the first release of the JL2.0 line you will get to see the Malibu for the first time with a diecast chassis. It also happens to be a Project in Progress that is just waiting for a complete restoration. It has a primer hood and fender and a little bondo here and there. Check out the dropping from many years of sitting under a tree!

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

2010 Dodge Viper SRT10

If you have been waiting to get over to your local dealer to buy the new 2010 Viper in Toxic Orange you better do it soon. Or wait for the more affordable version that I am releasing in a couple months. This is the first release of the 2010 Dodge Viper in the JL line. Pretty much the same as the 2008 and 2009 models but there is the option for double racing stripes that taper as they roll over the hood and front of the car. I am planning for 2-3 releases of the ACR later this year, too.

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

Welcome JL Collectors

Over the last few years I have been able to work with many talented designers and through our Designer Series releases I recently got to team with Big Lou Tanahara. Our recent collaboration came about after Lou and I spoke about finding a JL car to go along with his new Sledster fladbed. By the way, the Sledster is amazing. I mentioned to him that I designed a custom Buick back when I working the Racing Champions hot rod line that would be a perfect fit and compliment the sled very nicely. After exchanging a few paint chips and some artwork we got it done. Look for the release of this custom Buick in R6 of the Forever 64 line and make sure you pick up a few extra so you can display one on the sled.

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning