
Die-Cast Mania
Documentary
Overview
A behind-the-scenes look at the world of diecast collectibles and the fan obsession with collecting small collectible reproductions of iconic NASCAR race cars.
Top Cast


Zachary Levi
Zachary Levi
Self - Narrator (voice)
Zachary Levi
Self - Narrator (voice)
Fred Wagenhals
Fred Wagenhals
Self
Fred Wagenhals
Self


Rusty Wallace
Rusty Wallace
Self
Rusty Wallace
Self
Howard Hitchcock
Howard Hitchcock
Self
Howard Hitchcock
Self
Zach Golbeck
Zach Golbeck
Self
Zach Golbeck
Self
Thomas Deboyace
Thomas Deboyace
Self
Thomas Deboyace
Self
James Burton
James Burton
Self
James Burton
Self
Jeremy Frew
Jeremy Frew
Self
Jeremy Frew
Self
Ray Phillips
Ray Phillips
Self
Ray Phillips
Self
Matt Kentfield
Matt Kentfield
Self
Matt Kentfield
Self
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