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DiecastXchange Breaking News…

May 11, 2008 – 8:15 pm

For the past five years everyone has known DiecastX as the forums admin/owner of DiecastXchange. Well earlier this week, I traded in one of those titles to a very well respected gentleman and his dedicated team within the diecast hobby, Justin Snyder of Diecast Fast. You’ll recognize him as username Diecast247.

This partnership/transition came earlier in the week after careful consideration and discussions with friends and family, to include Justin.

The relationship between DX and Diecast Fast starts more than a year prior to DX being launched. I was a steady customer of Diecast Fast and always enjoyed the service and courtesy exhibited to myself. When I started DX, Justin and his crew were the first to step up and support the newest diecast forum on the block when others shy’d away. This is just one of the many things that brings this story full circle.

Over the years, Justin and the Diecast Fast Team has been one of DiecastXchange’s biggest supporters in our activities and service of the community. I have no doubts that will not change.

My role here at DX will now consist of administrative duties and moderating - basically the same thing, except now I just don’t have to pay the bills, they all belong to Justin now - big smile.

I learned early in life that whatever your currently doing, do not let it be the last great thing that you do. If there is anything left for to do for the diecast community - I’m willing to do so to the best of my abilities. With that said, DX will not be the last thing I do for the hobby.

Well, that shall conclude what is officially my last stand on the soapbox.

Regards,
Darrick
Forum Founder / Administrator
DiecastXchange
The Complete Diecast Collectors Message Forum and Blog

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DiecastXchange’s Newest Administrator…

May 6, 2008 – 9:01 pm

Introducing DX’s newest Administrator, long time member and contributor, ricallen.

Ric has been a pillar in the DiecastXchange Community for five years now. Contributing with an genuinely honest presence and knowledge base - it would be hard to find a better person for the role and responsibility.

It is with great pleasure for Ric to step into that role.

Congrats and job well done.

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GoMotorBids.com

April 18, 2008 – 11:14 pm

GoMotorBids.com

I would like to thank the crew over at GoMotorBids for continuing their support of DiecastXchange for another year.

A relationship that dates back to 2003, GMB has provided the diecast community and DiecastXchange quality products and first class service as an Authorized Advertiser. Title sponsor of the 2007 DiecastXchange Model of the Year and Member Awards, they have served the DX Community well.

DX is proud to be associated with such a quailty group and looks forward to a lasting relationship.

In addition to GoMotorBids.com, DX would also like to thank our other supporting Authorized Advertisers for their continued support and commitment to DiecastXchange. By far the finest retailers in the business and hobby.

If you or your company would like to join this list of fine advertisers, please contact the DiecastXchange Admin for details.

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Almost perfect diecast model…

April 15, 2008 – 10:47 pm

We know that no model is 100% perfect from flaws or shortcomings - but premium models should be held to a higher standard of excellence. Particularly with prices well over the $100(US) mark.

Well, Minichamps almost had the perfect model with the Bentley Continental GT. Oh so close they came, by the peach fuzz of their chin. But it still makes for a great model and displays marvelously.

Featuring a rich and deep paint job with correctly scale metallic tint - a rarity with flake paints at this scale, luxurious interior with carpet and wood trimmed dash and a quality like feel throughout the entire model.

Bentley Continental GT

So where do they lose that perfect score? In the engine compartment - it looks to be a one piece plastic insert that just don’t deliver like the rest of the model.

Minichamps