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Up next on Spotlight On... a collector from the midwest with an amazing collection who is going to be sharing video reviews of Cars and Planes in a new feature on PixarCarsDiecast.com... here's RCcars5!
1. What is the story behind your PCD screen name?
I originally created my name for my YouTube channel and when I joined PCD, I just decided to carry it over. The name itself is based off of a good friend of mine’s name who used to make YouTube videos, but stopped several years ago. His name was TFCars95. ‘RC’ used to be the initials of my name, but due to my parents divorcing and my mother remarrying, my last name initial has changed. I added ‘cars’ to the name because that’s what I mainly review on my channel. ‘5’ is just a random number I chose that sounded good with the rest of the name.
2. Where are you from / where do you live now?
I was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and now I live in a southwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois.
3. When did you start collecting Cars?
I started collecting when the first movie came out in 2006. I was just a little kid. I really enjoyed the movie and loved the toys that went along with it.
4. Why did you start collecting Cars?
Like I said, I loved the movie and the Cars that Mattel released. My mother would sometimes surprise me with a Car after I got home from school or on a special occasion. Since I was very young though, I wasn't intensely collecting (like I am now), but I was still able to find/acquire most of the Cars ever released.
5. How many cars (roughly) do you currently have?
I’ve been asked this question many times and my answer is always “A lot!” I have tried counting, but I really do have too many to count. With all of my extras, duplicates, Disney Store releases and other random Cars, I easily have more than 1,000.
6. Which diecast car is your favourite (only one allowed)?
This is also an extremely difficult question to answer as there are so many amazing Cars to choose from! My favorite definitely changes from time to time. For example, I’d say my favorite now is Albert Hinkey (Big Al), but I may change my mind in the future if Mattel releases something even better.
7. Which car (from the movie) is your favourite, and why?
I have to go with Lightning McQueen - you gotta love the main character! I just really like his character arc in the first movie with him being very cocky and then becoming very considerate and a true member of Radiator Springs. So, I was a bit disappointed about his role in Cars 2, so I’m hoping in Cars 3 he has a much bigger role!
8. What has been your best ever find?
I vividly remember finding Lizzie on the Desert card at Walmart in the summer of 2006 and I had no idea she was even released yet, so I was very surprised and delighted to find her. I also found Super Chase Hiroaki and Takeshi at a Walmart in 2013, which was another great find for me personally. I don’t find many Super Chases here in the midwest, so when I do find one it’s mind-blowing! However, I did just find my first Mater with Duct Tape the other day!
9. What car(s) do you currently own?
My parents have given me a 2014 Chevy Cruze to drive, but I don’t technically “own” it yet.
10. What is your dream car?
I would love to own an Audi or a BMW, but I’d really settle for any sports car!
11. What do you do for a day job?
I work as a caddy (golfer’s assistant) at a country club near me. I typically work three or four days a week. I plan on getting a job somewhere else in the upcoming months as well.
12. Other than Cars Collecting, do you have any hobbies?
Not really… I enjoy making YouTube videos, but that coincides with Cars collecting. I also really love to play golf.
13. What is your greatest ever achievement?
Reaching 1,000 subscribers on YouTube was huge for me! I consider it one of my greatest achievements as it took a lot of hard work, patience and dedication to get there. Also, some of my school accomplishments could be considered pretty big.
14. What is your favourite ever TV show and favourite ever movie?
The Walking Dead is probably my favorite TV show and I’d definitely have to pick Cars for my favorite movie! Some of the Marvel movies and TV shows are pretty good too.
15. If you won "Who wants to be a millionaire", what would you do with the money?
My logical answer would be: I’d donate a portion to charity, buy my parents a nice vacation or something, put some in a savings account and save the rest for myself. My not-so-logical answer would be: I’d purchase a bunch of fancy sports cars and a nice garage to keep them in lol!
1. What is the story behind your PCD screen name?
I originally created my name for my YouTube channel and when I joined PCD, I just decided to carry it over. The name itself is based off of a good friend of mine’s name who used to make YouTube videos, but stopped several years ago. His name was TFCars95. ‘RC’ used to be the initials of my name, but due to my parents divorcing and my mother remarrying, my last name initial has changed. I added ‘cars’ to the name because that’s what I mainly review on my channel. ‘5’ is just a random number I chose that sounded good with the rest of the name.
2. Where are you from / where do you live now?
I was born in Ann Arbor, Michigan and now I live in a southwest suburb of Chicago, Illinois.
3. When did you start collecting Cars?
I started collecting when the first movie came out in 2006. I was just a little kid. I really enjoyed the movie and loved the toys that went along with it.
4. Why did you start collecting Cars?
Like I said, I loved the movie and the Cars that Mattel released. My mother would sometimes surprise me with a Car after I got home from school or on a special occasion. Since I was very young though, I wasn't intensely collecting (like I am now), but I was still able to find/acquire most of the Cars ever released.
5. How many cars (roughly) do you currently have?
I’ve been asked this question many times and my answer is always “A lot!” I have tried counting, but I really do have too many to count. With all of my extras, duplicates, Disney Store releases and other random Cars, I easily have more than 1,000.
6. Which diecast car is your favourite (only one allowed)?
This is also an extremely difficult question to answer as there are so many amazing Cars to choose from! My favorite definitely changes from time to time. For example, I’d say my favorite now is Albert Hinkey (Big Al), but I may change my mind in the future if Mattel releases something even better.
7. Which car (from the movie) is your favourite, and why?
I have to go with Lightning McQueen - you gotta love the main character! I just really like his character arc in the first movie with him being very cocky and then becoming very considerate and a true member of Radiator Springs. So, I was a bit disappointed about his role in Cars 2, so I’m hoping in Cars 3 he has a much bigger role!
8. What has been your best ever find?
I vividly remember finding Lizzie on the Desert card at Walmart in the summer of 2006 and I had no idea she was even released yet, so I was very surprised and delighted to find her. I also found Super Chase Hiroaki and Takeshi at a Walmart in 2013, which was another great find for me personally. I don’t find many Super Chases here in the midwest, so when I do find one it’s mind-blowing! However, I did just find my first Mater with Duct Tape the other day!
9. What car(s) do you currently own?
My parents have given me a 2014 Chevy Cruze to drive, but I don’t technically “own” it yet.
10. What is your dream car?
I would love to own an Audi or a BMW, but I’d really settle for any sports car!
11. What do you do for a day job?
I work as a caddy (golfer’s assistant) at a country club near me. I typically work three or four days a week. I plan on getting a job somewhere else in the upcoming months as well.
12. Other than Cars Collecting, do you have any hobbies?
Not really… I enjoy making YouTube videos, but that coincides with Cars collecting. I also really love to play golf.
13. What is your greatest ever achievement?
Reaching 1,000 subscribers on YouTube was huge for me! I consider it one of my greatest achievements as it took a lot of hard work, patience and dedication to get there. Also, some of my school accomplishments could be considered pretty big.
14. What is your favourite ever TV show and favourite ever movie?
The Walking Dead is probably my favorite TV show and I’d definitely have to pick Cars for my favorite movie! Some of the Marvel movies and TV shows are pretty good too.
15. If you won "Who wants to be a millionaire", what would you do with the money?
My logical answer would be: I’d donate a portion to charity, buy my parents a nice vacation or something, put some in a savings account and save the rest for myself. My not-so-logical answer would be: I’d purchase a bunch of fancy sports cars and a nice garage to keep them in lol!
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