The Australian Diecast Expo Custom Car Competition
ENTRY INFORMATION
- Entries can be dropped off Saturday only (no entries accepted on Sunday).
- All customs must be loose for judging- no mirror bases, platforms, or display stands allowed.
- You must enter your cars into the correct category.
- Photo ID required to pick up your customs at the end of the event.
- While there's no cap on total entries, we recommend around 5 per category depending on table space.
CATEGORIES
Under 18 – Mild
🥇 1st Place
🥈 2nd Place
🥉 3rd Place
Under 18 – Wild
🥇 1st Place
🥈 2nd Place
🥉 3rd Place
Opens – Mild
🥇 1st Place
🥈 2nd Place
🥉 3rd Place
Opens – Wild
🥇 1st Place
🥈 2nd Place
🥉 3rd Place
SPECIAL AWARDS
- Best Paint
- Best Details
- Best Diorama
- Crowd Favourite
- Mattel Pick
- Special Category - TBA 1st August 2026
RULES
1. SCALE:
All entries must be 1:64.
2. BUILDER REQUIREMENT:
You must be the builder of your entry In every category entered.
3. NO TEAM BUILDS:
Entries must be individual builds only.
4. ENTRY LIMITS:
There's no limit on how many entries you can submit per category, but please be mindful of space and other participants.
5. MATTEL PICK:
This category will be judged
exclusively by Mattel employees.
TIPS FOR ENTRIES
- A single entry can include two vehicles (e.g. a ramp truck and car, or car on a trailer).
- Past results show that entries with multiple vehicles often score higher, as they demonstrate more effort and time spent.
JUDGING CRITERIA
- Judging will be based on overall appearance and clean execution.
- Confirmed judges: Jade Rawson, Justin O'Neill.
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