Australian Diecast Expo 2026 Custom Car Competition Rules poster with car models on a dark background.

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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