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Join us on November 12th & 13th at the Wisconsin State Fair Park for Trainfest 2022. This weekend show is designed for children of all ages, modelers, collectors, and enthusiasts in the world of miniature railroading. The show features hundreds of booths of train manufacturers, train retailers, as well as huge operating exhibits, activities for […]

Last week Brand Manager Jamie Hood joined the Scale Model Podcast on Episode 102. Stuart Clark hosts this podcast about the scale model kit hobby, gives interviews, provides reviews, and talks about news within the model kit hobby. Jamie talked about how Round 2 started in model kits, how he started with the company, the

We are right around the corner for the release of our brand new 4-Lane slot car race set. This set contains new tooling across the board and brings in a new era for Slot Car Racing. The Victory 400 Slot Race Set (SRS345) has 36 feet of track, 4 wireless controllers, an adjustable power supply,

Coming soon from Round 2 will be a new set of acrylic display cases. We will be offering a single 1:18 display case, a single 1:24 display case, a 4-car 1:18 display case, and a 36-car 1:64 display case. These new displays are composed of a thicker crystal-clear acrylic that will keep your vehicle dust

In 2021, we announced our tooling for a 1:72 scale Razor Crest plastic model kit from the popular Star Wars show, The Mandalorian. After an extended development process, we are excited to see this kit ready to hit shelves soon.  Using the 3D files provided to us by Lucasfilm that were used in the show,

As Round 2 looks towards 2023, they are committed to investing in more new tooling than ever before across all product lines. In their 1:64 die-cast brands, they are planning to release about 20 new castings between Auto World and Johnny Lightning. Additionally, there will be about 4 to 5 new 1:18 die-cast variations that

Since announcing our partnership with Mattel and Hot Wheels, we have released some amazing model kits, slot cars, and slot car race sets to celebrate the iconic Hot Wheels history. So far, we have recreated the greatest rivalry in Drag Racing history with our “Snake” vs “Mongoose” slot car race sets. We have also released

Johnny Lightning is coming to select Tractor Supply Company stores! Starting in fall 2022, you’ll be able to find the Johnny Lightning 1:64 scale die-cast Military Line on their shelves. See the images of the product line below and be sure to look for these Wheeled Warriors and their special White Lightning chase variations!

Our popular Pop Culture line is coming soon to a Wal-Mart near you. First introduced in 2020, Johnny Lightning’s Pop Culture series features graphics and themes of popular pastimes like movies, television, games, and cultural trends! Sets include themes of Monopoly, Clue, Trivial Pursuit, James Bond, Blues Brothers, Speed Racer, and more. Certain themes within

On an upcoming episode of the podcast Diecast Breakdown our Marketing Manager Chad Reid will be a guest. The podcast is hosted by Chuck Ellis, David Johns, and Mark McHotwheel. These three diecast diehards share the love of diecast collecting, customizing, and culture. Tips, tricks, and special guest interviews provide a new perspective on the