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Podcast: Diecast Breakdown
Episode: Diecast Icons: Carson Lev About Hot Wheels, Diecast Culture, and Design
Description: In this special episode of Diecast Breakdown, we sit down with Carson Lev, a leading figure in the diecast and Hot Wheels world. Carson shares detailed insights about his journey, starting from his background in industrial design and medicine to becoming a pivotal figure at Mattel, where he played a crucial role in merging car culture with Hot Wheels. He discusses his work on iconic projects like the Twin Mill and the Deora II full-scale creations and elaborates on the psychology behind the diecast collecting community. Carson also talks about his current endeavors with Redfin and offers invaluable advice to...