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South Dakota city’s downtown area builds on its rich past -

December 26, 2008 by Model Cars · Leave a Comment 

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — The national recession is hitting right during a resurgence of interest in the downtown of South Dakota's largest city.For the first time in decades, people are returning to Main Avenue to work and live in century-old buildings where John Deere plows were sold, dairy products made and Ford Model T cars serviced.

Student gets 15 for making YouTube terror video

December 19, 2008 by Model Cars · Leave a Comment 

An Egyptian engineering student was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment Thursday after pleading guilty to uploading a 12-minute YouTube video that showed how to convert a remote-control toy car into a bomb detonator.

Vizualtech renderings of Dodge Challenger GT racer

December 18, 2008 by Model Cars · Leave a Comment 

Vizualtech, a Swedish design firm that specializes in constructing virtual 3D models of cars and boats, has just released this set of nine images on its blog, depicting a Dodge Challenger decked out in GT racing livery and aerodynamic modifications.Side-mounted...

Toy Collector

December 17, 2008 by Model Cars · Leave a Comment 

Cool site for collectors of all types of toys, from model cars to tinplate trains, and many other collectibles.

The History of Hot Wheels

December 16, 2008 by Model Cars · Leave a Comment 

Hot Wheels is a brand of die cast toy car, introduced by American toymaker Mattel in 1968. It was the primary competitor of Johnny Lightning and Matchbox until 1996, when Mattel acquired rights to the Matchbox brand from Tyco.

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