Lamley Showcase: Mini GT Director Glen Chou on Special Editions, Promos, and other Rarities

Here in Malaysia for the MDX Convention and special “One Night in Malaysia” dinner hosted by Mini GT, and this video is a special one.
A conversation with Director Glen Chou as he showcases some relatively unknown rarities that have been made over the years, from special promo models to passion projects to charity models to the unique Director’s Gift exclusives in black chrome.
The stories behind these are fascinating, as is Glen’s insight into the approach of one of the hottest brands in diecast.

[@ronsenzel9056]

Big fan of Glen. Really like what mini GT is doing to the point where I rarely buy hotwheels anymore. Not knocking hotwheels at all. Mini GT just makes models that are more to my particular liking. Glad you had Glen on.

[@Booster_Diecast]

That's exactly how I am. Started with hotwheels, and now I mainly collect Mini gt

[@YTFaultier]

Great to see the car manufactors recognize them as valuable models and not as toys 😃👍

[@stephencook754]

I'm so glad Glen explained the value of the weight of the models. For years, many collectors have complained about plastic bases only to be rebuffed with "it's not important." I mean, it kinda is.

[@miniracerzofficial]

This was so cool to watch. You can tell Glen has so much passion and drive for what he does. I am inspired by the continued success of Mini GT and can't wait to see what else they can accomplish. Thanks for documenting this awesome conversation, Lamley Group!

[@juanlin555]

It’s crazy cool that John you’re there in Malaysia! Have fun!

[@the_triumphster]

it was an honour to have met you and mr glen today. keep on rollin

[@philippebarre5850]

Great video! Glen and his team are very talented people… thank you for you and your team as well to show us these masterpieces. Thank you for Glen for all he does for his community 👍❤️🙏

[@abbiravindhran8424]

LETS GO!!! MINI GT IS THE BEST!!! Love the variety, love the price, love everything!!! Thank you Glen for making 1/64 so much better! 😍❤

[@lokayden2157]

Im going to the event today! Wish to see you!

[@huy7573]

The Lincoln Capri is beautiful. Love how heavy it feels in hand too. I hope Mini GT will produce more classic american cars in the future.

[@juanlin555]

Love these videos with Glen and his insight on the planning and design and overall story that goes on behind the cars. That heavy Lincoln casting with thick paint has the intended feel of a Greenlight 😆 Can’t wait for part 2 hopefully before next year!

[@thealifrs4_463]

the new standard of premium diecast

[@jrex9197]

Really liking this company & are new to them. Can't wait to get my 1st 2 models in the mail on monday. Great video

[@stephanburgess654]

I am a Mitsubishi model collector. So happy with the models Mini GT have produced. At the moment all my models have come from Hong Kong but still so happy with them.

[@minigtmexicofans9840]

great video Mr Lamley!!! as always you have amazing content!!! thank you and congratulations!!!

[@paullutz457]

Amazing pieces. I have 64 Mini GTs in my collection. 48 GR Supras, 10 MK4 Supras, and 6 TRD 3000 GTs.

[@ThanhLai5]

I'm still missing the silver TRD 3000 (#200). Hopefully I can get one someday.

[@paullutz457]

@@ThanhLai5 It wasn't easy tracking down. The Chase was even harder.

[@ThanhLai5]

@@paullutz457 I'm not into chases, a full collection of Supra Mk4 by MiniGT is good enough for me (minus the chases).

[@abbiravindhran8424]

i have 53. Each one is a different model

[@paullutz457]

@@abbiravindhran8424 I'm a Supra fan across all brands.

[@Mmmm2217]

Love hearing the Story behind these Rare Cars plus it gives the Collectors Information in case they come across them one day. 🔥🇦🇺

[@AlexAguirreC]

Great interview!

[@IF040020]

What a nice material. Never knew these existed.

[@ioanniskritsotakis1228]

Mattel could get some tips from him, especially about the convention cars, anything that doesn't get given at the show, gets destroyed.

[@RydersRacing]

wish i had the time to travel to malaysia just for a convention lol, looks awesome lamley!

[@xefilz]

To me, the best brand in this right now. No doubt

[@x-90]

25:11 GOD DAMMIT I BUY EVERY MINI GT IMSA CAR BUT I CANT BUY THIS UGHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH

[@amazingcars1324]

He tells everyone why though.

[@jeffrey2271]

Hey, welcome to Malaysia. Hope you enjoyed your stay. Too bad no chance bump into you. Been following you for many years...

[@amazingcars1324]

Glen you make amazing and beautiful Mini GT diecast cars for everyone to enjoy in this amazing hobby!!

[@markbarter9717]

absolutely fantastic video, could you do one with kaido house, so we get to know what other models he has produced, chase and show specials. 😊😁

[@paukpauk6494]

wooooow....amazing super coooOl.... Thanks.

[@motionmannzll25]

Welcome to Malaysia. Iam following you for years.. look up at Art Of Speed Malaysia.. the 1st south east Asia hotwheels convention. Hope to see you there. Or anyone who's is going.

[@rorroryusoul]

Very cool castings lamley group

[@Blitz0065]

Wow where was this filmed? I'd love to see more photos or video of that space. It's giving me some good display ideas!!

[@Jackravenhop]

More German, and classic American cars, please! I’d love to see MiniGT make some Volkswagens, specifically a MK6 Jetta GLI.

[@seismic6435]

Nah, we need modern American cars like the Neon SRT 4 and C7

[@Jackravenhop]

@@seismic6435 I feel like auto world would make that dodge and corvette before MiniGT… Not many premium manufacturers make Volkswagen, and the few that do only make Beetles or Buses.

[@stevenagy3946]

Would love to see a checklist for collectorso we could categorize easier

[@DainSmart-vm7pc]

I've invested so much into hot wheels premium/real riders the top hot wheels,it wouldn't make it plausible to start collecting mini gt but if would start again it would be MINI GT 😢

[@johnnywlcars1812]

very cool

[@apocalipsis1374]

4:48 9:44 21:58 🔥😎👌 Amazing Color Cars !!

[@abbiravindhran8424]

Can we have Glen collaborate with BBR to do Ferraris?

[@seismic6435]

That's not how licensing works

[@kgr3977]

64 scale Ferrari sucks

[@abbiravindhran8424]

@@kgr3977 How do you know? They never even made it? Only Bburago currently makes 1/64 Ferraris and those are garbage

[@civicrider5556]

@@kgr3977 tomica and tarmac works would like to have a talk with you

[@happyduckling1365]

So exciting! I was wondering, what do you think is the best protector pack for carded hotwheels? Please, anyone answer, I'm debating protech or sterling

[@sku85]

mini gt is superb 😍😍

[@rafsanahmed8651]

Nice❤

[@localtactic]

Hopefully they do MALAYSIA car.. So many SCALPELIR for PROTON SAGA model 😭

[@brianwong7285]

Here's hoping MiniGT will add the Mclaren F1 LM to their worklist.

[@seismic6435]

Yes, it's already in prepro

[@brianwong7285]

@@seismic6435 That'd be the Shorttail F1 GTR. Here's hoping they really make the F1 LM road car.

[@seismic6435]

@@brianwong7285 oh ok my misunderstanding. Maybe one day

[@MaverickUK77]

That GTR is incredible

[@currylaksa]

it has side mirror, rolls, good paint, nice wheels and details, size properly, also fairly price. i can see why mini gt can take miniscale market share so quickly

[@seismic6435]

Not really, it's just good timing. They're this generation's Kyosho

[@currylaksa]

@@seismic6435 nope different, kyosho is dead

[@civicrider5556]

@@currylaksa not really dead but has gotten to a niche

[@currylaksa]

@@civicrider5556 which niche? bought kyosho about 5 yrs ago, tried to sell same price that i bought, no wants want them, i even tried to sell to some of neighbor countries, all said same thing, they only prepared to pay way less than my purchased price, and my purchased price back then already 30-35% below ebay sold

[@LuisLopez-lw8gt]

I have a extra Acura NSX GT3 EVO22 Chiaki Edition how much should I post it up for?

[@mariosergiobeheregaray9188]

show!!!

[@machucast]

that IMSA gt3 Evo.... need it!

[@user-nx6zp8zn2n]

Good

[@redcomet0514]

mini gt is greatest 64 diecast cheap price good quality

[@alexander1485]

What would John know about scales bigger than 1/64

[@raymondmartucci2049]

These cars are really nice it's ashame they are not sold in stores so others can buy them. eBay these cars are pricey. Hard to choose which car I like all a sweet

[@M40M40Y1NP31]

Hey lamley will you attend the 1st Hot Wheels convention in Malaysia on July 29?

[@mhhaze7003]

Did they hand out the 300 lambos for free? If yes then i absolutely regret not going to the event even though im in malaysia

[@Mechanic618]

Kinda ridiculous to destroy product just to make it "more exclusive" when other hobbyists could have enjoyed those convention units.

[@gart5041]

Fr, I don’t care if the mirror finish isn’t perfect. The imperfection would lowkey be a cool talking point.

[@acropophia8857]

@@gart5041i think he meant the event models, its so ridiculous like imagine mattel doing that.

[@gart5041]

@@acropophia8857 oh the lambos, I think either way throwing any models out is a waste.

[@Anth230]

​@@gart5041 Meh...so what...🤷‍♂️

[@themacleanboy]

I highly doubt there would be any leftovers in reality

[@jvrkandc]

I'm all for destroying the stuff that doesn't get sold there OR leftover.Makes it actually exclusive.I can't Go to ANY of those shows EVER, but I understand the idea fully

[@amazingcars1324]

How hard is it to pull a Mini GT raw chase car not a regular chase car?

[@6ofwrev704]

That silver GTR tho...

[@MrCopCam]

Please please ask him to make a bmw e36 m3

[@thodoss2059]

I love Mini GT! I collecting!. If i have a lak of space, i would sell some Hot wheels premiums, but never a Mini GT!

[@civicrider5556]

i'm kinda doing that right now, though i still have my "selective choice" like i used to with hotwheels

[@AngelLopez-hc2df]

❤ Toyota Corolla GR❤ group five cars and group c cars please mini GT would love an American event in Massachusetts

[@ftsrecords5052]

Oh Look… more die-cast that will be impossible to get..😢

[@Agent_RK]

I need a new 911 Dakar

[@TheCyberMantis]

The blue Porsche is my favorite. Love the silver wheels. I hate black wheels, because they don't pop. ( Stand out )

[@RandomCommenter-qu2oc]

Bc no one knows what “pop” means

[@thodoss2059]

why no new castings?😜

[@ivanbima5877]

Mini GT did showcase few new castings, but on the actual show itself (MDX 2023)

[@thodoss2059]

@@ivanbima5877 mini gt has chases! do we need this! we do not hunt it!

[@Ljayfn]

hi

[@chadmilan]

Every time i see this. I wonder why we spend even a dollar on hotwheels...

[@fredlacroix6865]

quantity over quality

[@kennybacchus1488]

Lamely. Showcase. Mini. GT. Director. Glen. Choui. On. Special

[@EugenioHertz]

WOW what? for this? RARE ????? this is SCARCE, not rare. Rarity is found with time, not with a forced production of just a few units. These are just EVENT CARS. Give people some years and they will notice each year had dozens of events that just served as catalog promotion and miniature reselling, and someone will eventually understand that these rarities have no substance.