Episode #23 || Is RLC Broken? Fast & Furious Chases & A $700 Diecast Parking Garage

Welcome back to The Diecast Podcast — Episode 23! 🏁

We’re back after the Australian Diecast Expo and there’s plenty to talk about. From the upcoming Hot Wheels RLC R32 and another RWB release, to Mini GT’s new Fast & Furious chase cars, Pop Race exclusives, Micro Turbo, OzWheels sneak peeks and some seriously impressive lowriders.

And of course, Ben brings another Hidden Gem to the table — this time the incredibly detailed Bart Model 240Z.

We also take a closer look at FunTech Lab’s Parksible, the app-controlled smart parking garage for 1:64 collectors. At around $700 AUD, is it an outrageous gimmick or the ultimate centrepiece for a serious collection?

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In this episode:

🔥 Hot Wheels

• The upcoming Hot Wheels RLC gunmetal grey R32
  
• RLC frustrations and the battle against bots and scalpers
  
• The upcoming orange RWB Porsche
  
• Hot Wheels Challenge Accepted
  
• The Porsche, Lamborghini and Land Cruiser collaborations
  
• What would our own Diecast Podcast Hot Wheels look like?
  

🏎️ Mini GT

• New releases including the Lotus 78, Lamborghini Huracán GT3 Evo 2, Mercedes-AMG G63, VW ID. Buzz DHL and Aston Martin Valhalla
  
• Mini GT Fast & Furious chase cars
  
• Ben pitches another potential diecast idea!
  

🔥 Pop Race

• Pandem BMW E30 Enigma
  
• Purple Pandem R32
  
• RWB AE86
  
• Mazda 787B
  

🇦🇺 Micro Turbo

• Toyota MR2 in an Advan-inspired racing livery
  

🚗 OzWheels

• Power Cruise twin pack
  
• HQ sedan and wagon
  
• Drag tyre “ripples”
  
• Future Barn Find releases
  
• The possibility of more Australian cars and customs
  

💎 Dear Diecast Gods

• The search for an FC Holden wagon
  
• The AE112R Corolla request returns!
  

💎 Hidden Gem

• Bart Model 240Z
  

🌴 Lowriders

• 97M hydraulic lowriders
  
• Gypsy Rose
  
• Engraved releases
  
• Fineworks Lincoln Continental
  

🏢 FunTech Lab Parksible

• The new app-controlled smart parking garage
  
• Is $700 AUD too much?
  
• Would you actually display one in your collection?
  
• What could FunTech Lab possibly make next?
  

And as always, plenty of unqualified opinions, questionable decisions and diecast chat from Matt and Ben.

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🎙️ The Diecast Podcast is hosted by Matt (@MiniCarRealm) and Ben (@BoyRacerBen).

We talk about everything happening in the world of 1:64 diecast — new releases, collecting, manufacturers, customs, displays, pre-orders, news and plenty of opinions we’re not qualified to give.

💬 What do you think?

Would you spend around $700 AUD on the FunTech Lab Parksible?

And are you trying to secure the Hot Wheels RLC R32?

Let us know in the comments!