Diecast Stories: Back in the Saddle Again!
I recently returned from a 5 day excursion to the Mike Strauss, West Coast Convention held in Los Angeles CA this past October. I haven’t been to a Strauss West Coast Convention since 2008 [Hot Wheels...
View ArticleThe Cars of Summer Smash 4
The 4th Annual Summer Smash is rolling into Warwick, Rhode Island next week and as usual, there’ll be a ton of great limited edition Code 3 customs on hand at the show for collectors to choose from....
View ArticleHappy Birthday to Bryan Pope!
Join me in wishing Pro Diecast Customizer and Diecast Hall of Fame Inductee Bryan Pope a very Happy Birthday! Stay in touch with everything going on at Pope Designs by joining the mailing list,...
View ArticleCountdown to the Nashville Collector Experience
There’s just a few weeks left until the Collector Experience rolls into Nashville from June 16th thru the 19th, and from the looks of things its going to be one heck of a convention! Collectors who...
View ArticleDiecast Stories: Viva Las Vegas and the 2011 DCS Super Convention!
February 28, 2011 was the day I finally had to leave Las Vegas and go home to New Jersey. Not that I didn’t miss my wife and son [I did] and not that I didn’t have to go back to work [I did], but I was...
View ArticlePope Design’s “Bat-Pumpkin” VW Drag Bus
Pope Designs rolls into the the 2010 fall season with this first-ever online-only Halloween offering that is sure to grab the attention of Pope and Drag Bus fans alike. The Standard Edition features...
View ArticleGearing up for the 2010 Magical Weekend of Cars
There’s just about a week to go, until the start of the 2010 Magical Weekend of Cars in Orlando, Florida and things are ramping up to bring this event to a whole new level. This time around collectors...
View ArticlePope Designs 2010 Summer Smash ‘59 Caddy Funny Car E-Sheet
Bryan Pope from Pope Designs will once again lend his customizing talents to the Hot Wheels Summer Smash that will roll into Warwick, RI on August 19th through the 22nd. Attendees of this year’s Smash...
View ArticlePope Designs Experience Drag Bus E-Sheet Preview
Attendees of the upcoming Magical Weekend of Cars in Orlando, Florida will have the opportunity to snag one of these fantastic limited edition VW Drag Buses from Pope Designs. The bus comes as part of...
View ArticlePope Designs 2010 Super Convention Drag Bus
Drag Bus collectors attending the 2010 DiecastSpace Super Convention will have the opportunity to snag one of these limited edition creations from Diecast Hall of Fame inductee, Bryan Pope. Each piece...
View ArticleNew Column: Diecast Stories from the Average Joe Collector
As 2009 comes to a close, I’m proud to announce the addition of an all new regular column here on DiecastAUDIO! My friend and fellow collector, Joe Altieri is joining the team to provide a...
View ArticleSUPCON2010: First Convention E-Sheet Revealed
Every now and then something cool slips by me only to surface a short while later. This is one of those times. Just in case you missed it (like I did), here’s a look at the very first e-sheet for the...
View ArticlePope Designs Limited Edition “Blazing Shadow” Drag Bus
This Halloween season, Bryan Pope takes his holiday themed offering in a refreshing direction by offering up a piece that celebrates the spirit of “All Hallows Eve” by integrating the the day’s...
View ArticlePope Designs Teaser
Fans of Bryan Pope’s work might be interested in visiting the Pope Designs website this coming Sunday. This curious little image came in an email yesterday and hints of a potential sale involving what...
View ArticleSUMMER SMASH: Vince “V-Man” Mosley’s Limited Custom Dairy-D
My previous post on the limited edition Summer Smash Hot Wheels Drag Bus from Pope Designs hinted of a potential matching piece from 2009′s Customizer of the Year, Vince “V-Man” Mosley. Well, the...
View ArticlePope Designs offers the VW “Dragulance”
2009 has been a busy year for Bryan Pope. His work has not only gained the attention of collectors, but has attracted convention promoters as well. Limited runs of Pope commissioned pieces have...
View ArticleWWHW6: Ladies Luncheon Camaro Complete!
Up until now, we’ve only been able to see the e-sheet for the limited edition Pope Designs Camaro that will be part of the Wild Weekend of Hot Wheels Ladies Lunch honoring Shirley Wood. The run is now...
View ArticleSUMMER SMASH 2: Limited run Drag Bus from Pope Designs in the works
The talented Bryan Pope of Pope Designs has signed up to created a limited run of VW Drag Buses for this year’s Hot Wheels Summer Smash! The bus (shown below) will be limited to just 30 pieces. Each...
View ArticleHOTLANTA: Diecast Hall of Fame Class of 2010 Announced!
The Diecast Hall of Fame began its formation in the summer of 2008. The idea behind the prestigious award is to recognize all of those who have impacted the diecast and automotive world together for...
View ArticlePope Designs Hotlanta Legends Dinner Bus Announced!
Just when you thought the line-up of amazing convention cars for the upcoming Hotlanta Collector Experience couldn’t get any better, Bryan Pope of Pope Designs has announced that a new Legends Dinner...
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