1,000 Orders and Counting: The Story of More Than Diecast

One thousand orders. When we first opened More Than Diecast, that number felt like a distant goal — something to work toward, something to dream about. Today, it’s real. And honestly? It still hasn’t fully sunk in.

We want to take a moment to step back from the new releases, the preorder alerts, and the case drops — and just say thank you. Because none of this happens without the collectors, the enthusiasts, and the customers who chose to shop with us instead of anywhere else.

How More Than Diecast Started

More Than Diecast was built around a simple idea: collectors deserve a better place to shop. Not a big box store with picked-over pegs. Not a marketplace where you’re guessing about condition or authenticity. A real hobby shop — one that actually cares about the hobby.

From day one, we focused on the brands and releases that serious collectors actually want. Hot Wheels Treasure Hunts and Super Treasure Hunts. Kaido House x Mini GT limited editions. M2 Machines hobby exclusives. Mini GT numbered releases. Matchbox collector editions. The kind of 1:64 diecast models that don’t sit on shelves — they go straight into collections.

The Brands That Define Us

If you’ve ordered from us before, you already know what we’re about. We carry the releases that matter — the ones with real collector value, real detail, and real stories behind them.

Hot Wheels is where a lot of collectors start, and we’ve made it our mission to stock the cars that are actually hard to find — Treasure Hunts, Super Treasure Hunts, and RLC and Chase exclusives that rarely make it to retail shelves. Cars like the Custom Otto Super Treasure Hunt are exactly what we’re here for.

Kaido House x Mini GT has become one of the most exciting corners of our store. The bold liveries, the JDM legends, the numbered production runs — every drop feels like an event. The Volkswagen T1 Kaido Works V1 is a perfect example of what makes this collab so special.

M2 Machines brings American automotive history to 1:64 scale better than anyone. Their hobby exclusives — like the 1966 Dodge Charger Gasser Coca-Cola Limited Edition — are the kind of pieces that make a collection feel complete.

Mini GT delivers premium detail at a price that makes building a real collection possible. Numbered releases like the Lamborghini Countach 25th Anniversary Red #1192 are exactly why collectors keep coming back.

Preorders: Getting You the Releases That Matter

One of the things we’re most proud of is our preorder program. Allocated releases sell out fast — sometimes before they even arrive. Our Pre Orders collection exists so that collectors can lock in their spot before it’s too late.

We’ve fulfilled preorders for Kaido House drops, M2 Machines hobby exclusives, Mini GT limited editions, and more. Every ETA we post comes directly from the manufacturer, and we update listings the moment new information arrives. That’s the standard we hold ourselves to.

What 1,000 Orders Actually Means

A thousand orders isn’t just a number. It’s a thousand collectors who trusted us with their hobby. It’s a thousand packages carefully packed and shipped. It’s a thousand moments where someone opened a box and found exactly what they were looking for.

It’s the collector who grabbed a Super Treasure Hunt they’d been hunting for months. The one who preordered a Kaido House drop the day it went live. The one who picked up a Scratch & Dent from our Scratch & Dent section because they wanted the car, not the card. Every single one of those orders matters to us.

Looking Ahead: The Next 1,000

We’re not slowing down. If anything, reaching 1,000 orders has made us more motivated than ever to keep growing the store, expanding our inventory, and finding the releases that collectors actually want.

More Kaido House drops. More M2 Machines hobby exclusives. More Hot Wheels Treasure Hunts. More Mini GT limited editions. More of everything that makes diecast car collecting worth doing.

Check our New Arrivals regularly — we add new inventory as it comes in. And if you want to get ahead of the next big release, keep an eye on our Pre Orders page. That’s where the most anticipated drops live before they sell out.

Thank You

To every collector who has placed an order with More Than Diecast — thank you. Genuinely. You’re the reason this store exists, and you’re the reason we show up every day to find the best releases, pack every order with care, and keep pushing to be better.

Here’s to the next 1,000. We’re glad you’re along for the ride.

— The More Than Diecast Team