TK Toy Expo 2024 | Majorette 60th Anniversary

Majorette is celebrating sixty years, and the party is happening at the Toy Kingdom Toy Expo launching some unreleased products never before sold at general retail. There's some eye catching new products you'll probably don't know that did not exist and it's all in this event. These cars ranging from American, European, and Asian-branded licensed cars in die-cast certainly the highlight of the showcase the brand has to offer. But the flagship brand for their die-cast toys is by Majorette that's getting quite the attention of the local enthusiasts because of the latest range of JDM (Japanese Domestic Market) model cars.

TK Toy Expo 2024 | Hot Wheels: Let's Race

Hot Wheels has been on top of its game when it comes to affordable die-cast models that have been universally adored by kids and adult collectors for more than fifty years and even continue to be the most glorified brand when it comes to toy cars. Of course, Hot Wheels is no doubt the most familiar brand when it comes to toy cars as “Colgate” is a toothpaste brand. Every child who lives in the mid-80s has known the “blue” brand as that was the era it asserted itself to be known for “edgy” cars with bright colours and ridiculous modified cars.

DCPH Swap Meet | Christmas Gathering 2023

In every community, there’s a “Swap Meet” where collectors from different communities ‘meet up’ and swap some of their collectibles or ‘trade’ their extras for something ‘new’ that they never had. But in the Philippine hobby community, that concept that is overused or mentioned in the by-line of the event doesn’t work. But none the less, the gathering is from four various groups that have organized this meet-up to celebrate the hobby of die-cast collecting that rarely happens in one venue. Usually, it is hosted in a community center, but given that those do not exist in the Philippines, local groups like this set up a gathering in an automotive showroom.

Hot Wheels Legends | Manila Tour

The Hot Wheels Legends Tour was announced months before the upcoming event, which was a weeklong festivity that was held at the Main Atrium of the SM Mall of Asia that features some of the best custom vehicles that entered this contest that was graced by a Hot Wheels designer Brendon Vetuskey during the duration of the event. Leading to the event, the Hot Wheels Legends Tour has ten custom real-life vehicles showcased at the busiest shopping centre in the country. The crowd continued to grace the event since it opened and certainly gave the Hot Wheels brand street cred not just as a die-cast brand, but also as acknowledging the interest in real vehicles.

DCPH Swap Meet | The 19th Anniversary Gathering

There are things that stood the test of time, but for others, it’s about the bond of the community that makes the hobby or other interest last longer going beyond what started as the point of conversation. In the world of die-cast collecting and the exploration of interest, certain communities continue to be relevant. DCPH is one example of a group or community that continues to stay relevant that was first founded in local message boards before spilling into the “Social Media” scene. Recently, the group celebrated its anniversary with a special Swap Meet that just wrapped up at Uni-Mart in Capital Commons in Pasig City.

MIAS 2023 | Hot Wheels & Matchbox Booth

If you happen to be at this year’s Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) or just about to plan for the weekend you might want to check out what else is the event is offering aside from seeing cars and models that are being highlighted as being part of their showcase in the main area. There is also the East Wing area, where you can check out car accessories, and for the ones who are into the hobby of collecting die-cast cars, there’s one of the two vendors who happen to set up their booth for the enthusiast. This is where you’ll find the Hot Wheels/Matchbox booth by Richwell or Richprime Holdings.

MIAS 2023 | Die-Cast Car Collection Standouts

TThe Manila International Auto Show (MIAS) has been an annual event, where ‘Gear Heads’, a casual group of families or friends spend time appreciating the wonders of automotive technology that some of them will find inspiration in acquiring or learning to be part of the growing community. Speaking of communities, MIAS is not only known for cars, pageantry, and fun about anything that you see in the streets it is also about hobbyist that is inspired by the real cars that they collect these tiny die-cast miniature models that have become their own society of passionate individuals appreciating anything about the vehicle in 1/64 scale.