Diecast Super Convention

Customs Contest

Official Competition

CUSTOMS CONTEST

Bring your best builds to Las Vegas. Compete against the top customizers in the world.

CONTEST RULES

Solo Builder

You must be the builder of your entry in all categories listed.

No Teams

Individual builds only. No collaborative projects.

ID Verified

The name on the entry slips must match the name badge. For security purposes, you must have a picture ID to pick up your customs at the end of the event.

Pro Status

Past First Place winners may not enter any of the amateur events.

Staff Restriction

Custom Car Contest Staff are not eligible to enter the contest.

Loose Entries

All custom cars must be "loose" for judging. Example: No mirror bases or platforms of any kind are allowed.

Correct Category

You must enter your cars in the correct category.

Entry Limits

There is no limit on the amount of cars you can enter, but we ask it be kept to about 5 per category depending on table space.

Arrival Time

Please plan to arrive about 30 minutes early to allow enough time for setup. Full setup details and schedule updates will be shared soon.

Judging Criteria

Judging is based on overall appearance and clean execution.

Calling All Customizers!
Jada Toys

Customizer of the Year

Submit your customs contest entry at the Die-Cast Super Convention for a chance to win BIG! Join us at the Fast Dinner on Friday night to find out if you're the lucky winner!

Submission Deadline
12:00 PM Friday, March 5, 2027

Winner Prize Package:

  • Design a produced diecast with Jada in 2027!
  • Table at 2027 show as a featured designer
  • Signing session invites & Appear in show credits
Get Your Customs Ready!
Judging Categories
Amateur and Pro
Mild

This category basically consists of a custom paint job (repaint), or airbrushed graphics/decals. No body modifications are allowed. Any wheels are allowed from any manufacturer.

Amateur and Pro
Spicy

This category involves minor body alterations. The word here is "minor," such as adding a hood scoop or rear spoiler, changing engines, lowering of the car or raising the suspensions.

Amateur and Pro
Hot

The Hot Category is for customs that are extreme! Anything goes! From stretching, cutting, grafting, filling, chopping, shortening, mixing-adding body parts, changing suspensions, use of styrene, etc., use your imagination.

Large Scale (Open to All)

This category is about cars or bikes that are larger than 1/64th scale. Example: It can be 1/43rd all the way to 1/18th scale. From a wild repaint, to body modification, to tricking out the engine, anything goes!!

Diorama / Display / Packaging (Open to All)

Dioramas can be of anything you can imagine, such as a garage scene, landscapes, etc. It can also be based on custom packaging such as a new look on a blister-card to a custom box for the custom car or a nicely done display. Please keep the size of the Dioramas/Displays to approximately 20 x 20 inches to insure enough room on the judging table.

Kids & Rookie

Kids: Any child 11 and under this category is for you! Test out your skills against other KIDS!

Rookie: Only Paint and Wheel Swaps are allowed in this category. This is the category for those BIG KIDS just starting out!

SHOWCASE & TIPS

Early Display & Showcase

Please arrive about 30 minutes early to get set up comfortably. Check the official event schedule for early display hours. We will also open early on a selected day for anyone who would like to display their piece ahead of time. We provide a dedicated Showcase Area for talent displays that are not being entered for judging.

Builder's "Double Play" Tip

Entries consisting of two vehicles (e.g., a flatbed carrying a car or a tow truck pulling a car) consistently score higher due to the execution level required.