Customs Contest
Diecast Kustoms Kontest
Bring your best builds to Las Vegas. Compete against the top customizers in the world.
- Entries due 11:00 AM, Sat March 6
- Awards Sun March 7, 4:00 PM
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 awards ceremony on Sunday, March 7th at 4:00 PM to find out if you're the lucky winner!
Winner Prize Package
- Design a produced diecast with Jada in 2028!
- Table at the 2028 show as a featured designer
- Signing session invites & appear in show credits
Pick Your Heat Level
Mild
Basically a custom paint job (repaint), or airbrushed graphics/decals. No body modifications are allowed. Any wheels are allowed from any manufacturer.
Spicy
Minor body alterations. The word here is "minor", such as adding a hood scoop or rear spoiler, changing engines, lowering the car or raising the suspension.
Hot
For customs that are extreme! Anything goes: stretching, cutting, grafting, filling, chopping, shortening, mixing and adding body parts, changing suspensions, use of styrene and more. Use your imagination.
Large Scale
Cars or bikes larger than 1/64th scale, from 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
Dioramas of anything you can imagine, such as a garage scene or landscape. It can also be custom packaging, from a new look on a blister card to a custom box, or a nicely done display. Please keep it to about 20 x 20 inches so there's room on the judging table.
Kids & Rookie
Kids: any child 11 and under, this category is for you! Test your skills against other kids!
Rookie: only paint and wheel swaps are allowed. The category for those big kids just starting out!
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, you need 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. No mirror bases or platforms of any kind are allowed.
Correct Category
You must enter your cars in the correct category.
Entry Limits
No limit on the number of cars you can enter, but please keep it to about 5 per category depending on table space.
Arrival Time
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.
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. There's a dedicated Showcase Area for talent displays that are not being entered for judging.
Builder's "Double Play" Tip
Entries made of two vehicles (e.g. a flatbed carrying a car, or a tow truck pulling a car) consistently score higher because of the execution level required.
Bring Your Best Build to Supercon
Grab your admission, book your hotel and get your customs on the judging table by 11:00 AM on Saturday, March 6th.