SINGAPORE DIECAST 2022 EXPO

It was so much fun we got depressed for several weeks when we returned home, crying looking at pictures and remembering the good times.

One of the things I love the most about these Diecast Expo’s is the chance to see some fantastic pieces up close and personal. Like the two Porsches from POP Race. Once is a 1/12 scale Gulf Branded RWB and the is a Williams commissioned SINGER Porsche in 1/18 Scale on a gray leather base. Who wouldn’t want to take these two homes? There was a lot of interest in these two and yes one of them did find a home in the end. With me.

Another great feature of these diecast expos is the inclusion of car culture in other forms. Attached to the SGDE there was a classic car show in the car park that features cars like a Lamborghini Espada and 911 Turbo. Inside, Singapore’s famous Legion of Racers had set up a race simulator where visitors could do time attack challenges and win some cool gifts and gear.

Visitors come of all ages and get shown some cool models and brands also from people of all ages and many walks of life. For a lot of people this is a passionate hobby and for the few of those who have been able to cater to the demand have found new friends and partners in this growing community. They have also found various new revenue streams that have enabled them to give up the 9-5 and do something they are more passionate about.

If there is one thing there is no short supply of at the SGDE Event is the number of vendors and models available for sale. The majority are Hot Wheels but also hard to find Hot Wheels, RLC Cars, Convention Cars, the complete gamut of everything you can think of and more. Additionally, other brands have been growing in presence over the recent years and this time there was a healthy supply of POP Race, MINI GT, Tarmac Works, Auto world and Johnny Lightning that helped in filling up our bags.