About WJ Diecast
Horsepower in Our Hands. Passion at Our Core.
WJ Diecast started with a simple belief:
Everyone deserves a quality piece at a good price.
We’re Josh Winters and Christian Johnson—the Winters & Johnson behind WJ Diecast. What started with a love of cars, collecting, and all things automotive has grown into something bigger: a business centered around the part of die-cast collecting we love most—the hobby itself.
The idea for WJ Diecast really took shape after seeing what collecting was becoming. Shelves picked clean before other collectors ever got a chance. Boxes raided the moment they hit a pallet. Great cars treated less like something to appreciate and more like a quick way to make a buck.
We knew there had to be a better way.
We wanted to create a place where people could find great die-cast, pay a fair price, and—most importantly—still enjoy collecting.
Built by Collectors, for Collectors
At WJ Diecast, we genuinely love cars.
Our product-selection strategy is actually pretty simple:
We buy what we like.
If a piece catches our eye, gets us talking, or makes us seriously consider keeping one for ourselves, chances are it's something we want to offer to you, too.
Because collecting should still be fun.
It should be about the hunt. The details. Discovering something you didn't expect. Finding the car you've been searching everywhere for. Or simply seeing something and thinking, Yep. I need that one.
Whether you're a lifelong collector hunting for something special, a car enthusiast looking for a miniature version of your dream ride, or a kid digging through a box and discovering your new favorite car, there's a place for you at WJ Diecast.
More than a transaction
The values behind WJ Diecast are simple:
Loyalty. Authenticity. Honesty.
Of course we're building a business. But we're also building the kind of die-cast company we'd want to buy from ourselves.
That means treating people fairly. Shipping quickly. Packaging your cars with care. Being honest about what we're selling. And remembering that there's another enthusiast on the other side of every order.
We're not here just to move inventory.
We care about the cars. We care about the hobby. And we genuinely enjoy sharing that enthusiasm with the people who shop with us.
When a WJ Diecast package arrives at your door, we want you to know your money was well spent, your order was handled by people who care, and you've become part of something more than another online transaction.
You're part of the WJ Diecast family.
Meet The Crew
Josh Winters
Josh is the die-cast hunter, car enthusiast, guitar player, and the guy responsible for one of the best explanations of why WJ Diecast exists:
“I love horsepower in my hands—and in my soul.”
For Josh, WJ Diecast became more than a business idea. It gave him something meaningful to pour his energy into—a passion he could pursue every day while connecting with other people who get just as excited about cars as he does.
He chooses much of what you'll find at WJ Diecast, although there's one occupational hazard:
Sometimes he'd really rather keep it.
Christian Johnson
Christian is the behind-the-scenes guy.
Website work, technology, video, lighting, photography, creative projects, and figuring out how to turn the next crazy WJ Diecast idea into something real—that's usually where you'll find him.
With a background and passion for technical theater, Christian brings the production side of WJ Diecast to life while getting to build something alongside his favorite person.
And there are plenty of ideas still to come.
Including, if Christian gets his way, some of the craziest die-cast tracks in the world.
Ozzy
Yes, that Ozzy.
Named after Ozzy Osbourne, Ozzy has had a need for speed since he was a pup.
Put him in a car—preferably headed toward McDonald's for sausages—and the faster you go, the happier he gets. Windows down, ears flapping in the breeze, leaning into corners like he's riding a motorcycle.
Ozzy might actually be the biggest gearhead in the family.
Jasper
Jasper takes a slightly different approach to motoring.
Quiet. Serene. Stoic.
You can drive around with Jasper for so long that you almost forget he's back there. He simply sits peacefully, contemplating life and patiently awaiting his next destination.
The silent ride or die of the WJ crew.
Hemi
And then there's Hemi.
Unlike Ozzy, Hemi does not have a need for speed.
In fact, Hemi the cat would generally prefer that car rides didn't exist at all—probably because they have an unfortunate tendency to end at the veterinarian's office.
But Hemi earned his automotive name honestly.
Get him purring and you'll hear it:
There's a big-block Hemi hiding inside that cat.
Bigger Than Diecast
One of our favorite things about this business happens when we're at an event and a kid walks up to a table full of cars.
They start digging.
Then suddenly they find the one.
Their face lights up. They grab it. They're completely convinced they've just discovered the greatest automobile ever created.
That's what this is about.
That excitement doesn't have an age limit.
Maybe you're eight years old choosing your first car from the dollar box. Maybe you're forty-eight and finally found the casting you've been hunting for years.
That feeling is the hobby.
And we never want to lose it.
Where We're Going
We're not interested in becoming another faceless die-cast store.
We want to build a family and community of collectors, gearheads, and fellow car enthusiasts.
That means more pop-up events. More videos. More cars. More conversations. More ridiculous ideas. More behind-the-scenes looks at the hobby. And hopefully, as WJ Diecast grows, some inside looks at upcoming products from the brands we all love.
You'll be able to follow the journey on YouTube, find us at events, shop the latest additions to the collection, and maybe watch us build a few things that sensible adults probably shouldn't attempt with tiny cars and racetracks.
Most importantly, we want you to be part of it.
So browse the collection. Come see us at an event. Tell us what you're hunting for. Show us what's sitting in your display case. Talk cars with us.
Whether your collection fills an entire room or you're picking out your very first die-cast car, you're welcome here.
Welcome to the family.
Welcome to WJ Diecast.