Johnny Lightning International Pickup

The International Pickup is coming along nicely. I made some revisions to the cab area before tooling started. This pickup will see duty in our Forever 64 line, JL2.0 line and our ERTL Ag line. The first release will be in the Forever 64 line and shortly after will see action in the Ertl line where it will feature a diecast body and chassis. All new rims and tires will debuted on the model as well. One unique feature about this casting is that it will have a commercial rear bumper giving it a more rugged look.

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

TOMICA and JL update

Here is a little update on JL and TOMICA...working on Forever 64 and JL2.0 calendar for 2012 and planning out TOMICA releases. Last week I got in Forever 64 samples for R20 and JL2.0 samples from R10. This Vista Cruiser is from R10 and I am excited to squeeze it into an assortment because I had so many requests at Lightning Fest to see the Vista Cruiser again. It's coming! The TOMICA line has been fun and challenging at times to dive into. I have started the process of looking into what castings I can release in the U.S. based on licensing rights, U.S. standards and casting condition. Hoping to bring some vintage models to the line!

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

Summer Smash

Hope you can join me at Summer Smash this weekend. I will be giving out artwork on a couple new releases and showing off a couple new castings. Hope you can stop over! I've been busy working away on plans for an all new relaunch of JL and planning out the new 2012 TOMICA releases so stop over to say hello and I will give you some insight.

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

2011 Lightning Fest

Fest is just three days away! Check out the official Lightning Fest VW Delivery included with each meal deal.

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

Headed to Nashville

Join me in Nashville this weekend for the DCS Collector Experience. Hope you can make the event as DCS puts on the best conventions. Come out and meet the guys who design some of your favorite cars and get your hands on some exclusive conventions cars!

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

2011 Lightning Fest

Make your plans for Lightning Fest and come meet Enos from the Dukes of Hazzard on July 16th in Dyersville, IA. Don't miss it! I will be holding two forums over the two days, a Design Forum and a Demolition Derby Forum, where I'll talk about the design process and what it is like designing your favorite JL castings. To register for these forums email us at jllightning@gmail.com

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

Polizei VW Transporter

Check out this Polizei VW Transporter from Forever 64 release 16. I really get excited anytime I can squeeze in some police cars but this Transporter may be one of my favorite Forever 64 releases I have done to date. This assortment also includes another VW Transporter that is red with a white side and some could say is movie inspired.
I may have an opportunity to put Tomica castings in the JL line. Let me know your thoughts and what cars you want to see. I appreciate the feedback.

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning