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

Ford Lightning Pickup

Just got in the first decorated samples of the new Ford Lightning pickup. Overall, I am pretty happy with it. The fit of of the body is the best I have seen on a JL casting. This black Lightning will debut in Forever 64 release 15. Look for white lightnings that have white tires and rims. Good luck on the hunt!

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

Forever 64 R15

Forever 64 release 15 has a little something for everyone, including these two police cars, a Demo Derby Caprice, Scout convertible and the long awaited Ford Lightning pickup, in black. I am also excited about the metallic orange '65 Mustang in this assortment that matches the metallic green '65 Mustang from R9. Check out my latest tweet for a pic.

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

2011 Lightning Fest

Start making your plans for the 2011 Lightning Fest which will be held July 15-16, 2011 in Dyersville, IA. We got a few new events planned this year and I just finished designing this years exclusive event car. Or Delivery I should say! We'll post the full Fest itinerary on our website in about 2 weeks. Don't forget to sign up for the Forums in advance by emailing us at jllightning@gmail.com.

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

Dodge Aspen

Received the first shot samples in late last week of the new Dodge Aspen. Can't wait to do the R/T! Let me know what you guys think.

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning

Jim Reed Impala stocker R14

In 1959, Jim Reed's '59 Impala stocker pulled out an upset victory over many better known Grand National drivers to win the Southern 500. His bat-winged '59 was powered by a 348 V8 and was one of the first stock cars to race with Goodyear tires. His average speed was over 111mph! It was a pleasure to work with the Reed family on this upcoming F64 release 14 Impala.
Release 14 has some other great additions like the next Fireball Tim release- Lethal Bad Mood GTX, Jake Neal's dirt modified, Spoilers GTO and a special Boss Mustang collaboration with automotive artist, Danny Whitfield. I am really excited for the Boss 429 release because Danny Whitfield will be offering exclusive JL automotive prints of the artwork that appears on the blister card. More details will be released in the next few weeks.

Tom Zahorsky
Senior Design Manager
Johnny Lightning