Hey everyone, my name is Renan, I live in the beautiful city of Petrópolis (RJ), and my journey in diecast collecting began back in 2004. I've always been passionate about miniature cars, a passion that has now turned into my YouTube channel, RkMdiecast, and my shop, Petrópolis Diecast.
It all started with a single miniature: a 2004 orange Hot Wheels '72 Plymouth Barracuda. It was through that car that I developed a taste for the brand and dove headfirst into this universe. That same year, I was lucky enough to meet someone who sold miniatures, and I soon started working with them. I learned a lot there and dedicated myself even more to building a collection with models I truly admired.
Like every collector, in the beginning, I wanted a little bit of everything. But in the last two years, with the inevitable lack of space, I decided to focus. Today, my collection is built on two main pillars: FORD cars and JDM models, prioritizing 1:64 scale and, of course, the Hot Wheels brand.
When people ask me about my favorite miniature, it's hard to choose just one, as many of them carry unique stories and memories. But if I had to choose a dream miniature, the "Holy Grail," it would be the 2013 RLC blue Shelby Cobra.
I always enjoyed watching content about the hobby, and one day I decided to create my own channel to share what I know and show off my collection. That’s how RkMdiecast was born. The positive feedback from the community was the main incentive for me to never stop. My goal has always been to show the history behind the miniatures and analyze the details to help other collectors.
It was through my content that doors opened in ways I never imagined. I had the opportunity to organize events here in my city and meet very relevant people in our hobby. That is how the Petrópolis Diecast event was born. The energy was so great and the community embraced the idea so much that the next step felt natural: the event grew and gave rise to the Petrópolis Diecast store.
On this journey, I am very proud to have been one of the first partners of the The King Of Boxes brand, which has always sought to add value with high-quality products that were missing in our country. But, at the end of the day, the audience is the most important part. You are the thermometer that tells us if we are on the right track, and I am very grateful for all the support and the friendships I’ve made.
To me, collecting goes far beyond just acquiring pieces for the collection. I place immense value on the friends I’ve made since 2004 and I always seek to contribute, because our hobby needs unity. My tip for those who are just starting is: stay focused! Don't go around buying everything out of impulse or hype. With focus, you save money and build a collection that matches your style and features the cars you truly love.
My plan for the future is simple: to keep bringing relevant trivia and news to everyone who follows me. The journey is just beginning!
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- Instagram: @rkmdiecast
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