PASAY CITY, Philippines – The Philippine Diecast Expo (PDX) 2026 strengthens its hospitality partnerships as Hotel 101 joins as one of its Official Hotel Event Partners for the highly anticipated diecast and automotive lifestyle exhibition on November 14–15, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center Manila.

The collaboration brings together two industries connected by a shared objective: creating memorable experiences for visitors.

As diecast collecting continues to attract enthusiasts from different parts of the country and overseas, the participation of Hotel 101 highlights the growing importance of hospitality in supporting major collector events.

Hotel 101: Bringing Filipino Hospitality to Every Stay

Hotel 101 is a proudly Filipino hospitality brand under the DoubleDragon group, recognized for its commitment to providing comfortable, accessible, and value-oriented accommodations.

Built around a standardized hotel concept, Hotel 101 aims to make quality hospitality convenient for travelers, whether visiting for business, leisure, conventions, or special events.

Its flagship property, Hotel101-Manila, is strategically located in the Mall of Asia area in Pasay City, making it a convenient accommodation option for guests attending major exhibitions and conventions.

The property features 518 guest rooms equipped with essential modern amenities designed for comfort and convenience. Guests can enjoy the brand's signature HappyRoom concept, complimentary Wi-Fi, dining facilities, and leisure amenities.

Hotel 101 also reflects Philippine hospitality businesses' growing ambition to establish a presence in the international market. Through its global expansion initiatives, the brand seeks to bring Filipino hospitality to more destinations worldwide.

A Partnership That Supports the Collector Experience

Philippine Diecast Expo 2026 is bringing together diecast collectors, hobbyists, automotive enthusiasts, and industry brands for a weekend dedicated to collectible cars and automotive culture.

For many collectors, attending an expo is more than purchasing diecast models. It is an opportunity to meet fellow enthusiasts, explore exclusive releases, discover new brands, and create lasting memories.

Some collectors travel significant distances to participate in major events, making convenient accommodations an important consideration in planning their visits.

Hotel 101's participation as an Official Hotel Event Partner demonstrates how hospitality businesses can support the expanding ecosystem of hobby conventions and lifestyle exhibitions.

The partnership also reinforces the role of events in encouraging domestic travel, supporting local businesses, and creating opportunities for tourism-related industries.

Philippine Diecast Expo 2026: More Than Just Collecting

PDX 2026 aims to deliver an engaging experience for collectors and automotive enthusiasts.

Visitors can look forward to exciting diecast displays, participating brands, rare collectibles, special releases, and opportunities to connect with the wider collector community.

Ahead of the main exhibition, the PDX Pre-Event Car Meet on November 13, 2026, will bring automotive culture into the spotlight, setting the stage for the two-day expo.

The event reflects the growing relationship between full-sized automotive culture and the miniature vehicles that collectors treasure.

Driving Collector Tourism Forward

The partnership between Hotel 101 and Philippine Diecast Expo 2026 also reflects the opportunities created when hospitality and event organizers collaborate.

Collector exhibitions have the potential to attract visitors, generate spending for surrounding businesses, and strengthen a destination's appeal to specialized interest groups.

Through partnerships with established hospitality brands such as Hotel 101, PDX hopes to encourage more collectors to travel, participate, and experience the vibrant diecast community in the Philippines.

Secure Your Tickets to PDX 2026

For diecast collectors, missing an exclusive release or a rare collectible can mean missing an opportunity that may not come again.

Philippine Diecast Expo 2026 lets enthusiasts explore exciting collections, meet fellow hobbyists, and experience the collector community firsthand.

Why settle for seeing the collectibles in someone else's social media post when you can experience the excitement yourself?

Mark your calendars for November 14–15, 2026, at the SMX Convention Center Manila.

The November 13 Pre-Event Car Meet will kick off the celebration.

Buy your PDX 2026 tickets today. Your next prized diecast collectible could be waiting for you!

About Hotel 101

Hotel 101 is a Filipino hospitality brand developed under the DoubleDragon group. Built on a standardized accommodation concept, the brand focuses on providing practical, comfortable, and value-oriented hotel experiences for leisure and business travelers. With its flagship Hotel101-Manila property in Pasay City and international expansion initiatives, Hotel 101 continues to pursue its vision of bringing Filipino hospitality to a global audience.

About Philippine Diecast Expo

Philippine Diecast Expo is a Philippine-based exhibition celebrating diecast collecting, miniature automotive models, and automotive lifestyle culture. It brings together collectors, enthusiasts, exhibitors, and brands to showcase collectibles, strengthen communities, and promote the growing diecast hobby in the Philippines.

MANILA, Philippines — R Garage, recognized as the first Toyota car museum in Asia outside Japan, is joining the Philippine Diecast Expo (PDX) 2026 on November 14–15 at SMX Convention Center Manila, Function Room 5.

Located in Bauang, La Union, R Garage is a destination for automotive enthusiasts and Toyota fans. Founded by father-and-son collectors Rene and Richmond So, the museum showcases an impressive collection of classic and iconic Toyota vehicles, celebrating the Japanese automaker's history and legacy.

Its collection includes legendary Toyota models such as the Supra, Celica, AE86, and Land Cruiser, representing different generations of automotive design, performance, and innovation.

Where Automotive Heritage Meets Diecast Collecting

R Garage's participation in PDX 2026 brings together two passions: real automobiles and miniature collectibles.

For many diecast enthusiasts, collecting is more than a hobby. It is a way of appreciating automotive history, remembering childhood dream cars, and celebrating the vehicles that shaped car culture.

The inclusion of R Garage reinforces PDX's commitment to creating an automotive lifestyle experience that goes beyond diecast collecting.

Experience Philippine Diecast Expo 2026

With R Garage joining its growing lineup of participants, PDX 2026 continues to bring together automotive brands, diecast collectors, car enthusiasts, and lifestyle communities.

Philippine Diecast Expo 2026

📅 November 14–15, 2026
📍 SMX Convention Center Manila, Function Room 5

Cars. Culture. Lifestyle.

🎟️ Get your tickets now and experience the passion for cars and collecting at PDX 2026!

Only 300 guests will experience an exclusive dinner with Kato-san, two POP RACE raw casting diecasts with gold wheels, a Philippine-exclusive LB★KUMA Hoodie, and two-day access to Philippine Diecast Expo 2026.

The excitement surrounding Liberty Walk Manila Experience 2026 continues to grow as Filipino car enthusiasts and diecast collectors prepare for one of the most anticipated automotive lifestyle gatherings of the year.

On November 13, 2026, at 6:00 PM at East Ocean Palace, the Liberty Walk Manila Dinner Experience will bring together just 300 guests for an extraordinary evening with Wataru Kato, better known as Kato-san, the legendary founder of Liberty Walk Japan.

But this isn't just another automotive dinner.

It's an exclusive collector experience that combines Japanese car culture, limited-edition merchandise, diecast collectibles, and an unforgettable evening with one of the most recognizable personalities in automotive customization.

One Ticket. Five Incredible Benefits.

The Liberty Walk Manila Dinner Experience package is designed for passionate automotive enthusiasts and serious diecast collectors.

Every ticket includes:

1. LB★KUMA Philippine Exclusive Hoodie

An exclusive hoodie commemorating the Liberty Walk Manila Experience. This Philippine-exclusive merchandise combines Liberty Walk's streetwear identity with its unmistakable Japanese automotive culture.

2. POP RACE Mazda RX-7 FD3S — Raw Casting with Gold Wheels

A stunning diecast collectible featuring a raw casting finish complemented by distinctive gold wheels. A special addition for enthusiasts of Japanese performance cars.

3. POP RACE Nissan Silvia S15 — Raw Casting with Gold Wheels

Another exclusive collectible celebrating one of Japan's most iconic sports cars. Its raw casting appearance and gold wheels create an eye-catching combination for Liberty Walk collectors.

4. Two-Day Philippine Diecast Expo 2026 Admission

Experience two full days of diecast collecting, automotive displays, collector activities, and lifestyle experiences at SMX Convention Center Manila on November 14–15, 2026.

5. Exclusive Dinner with Kato-san

Enjoy an evening with the man behind Liberty Walk, whose bold automotive creations have inspired car enthusiasts and collectors around the world.

Why This Experience Matters to Collectors

Diecast collecting has evolved beyond simply acquiring miniature cars.

Today, collectors look for exclusivity, craftsmanship, special releases, and the stories behind their collections.

The Liberty Walk Manila Dinner Experience brings these elements together.

The two POP RACE raw casting models offer a distinctive collector appeal. The Philippine-exclusive LB★KUMA Hoodie adds a wearable piece of memorabilia.

And the opportunity to share an evening with Kato-san makes the experience even more memorable.

For enthusiasts of Liberty Walk, this is more than purchasing merchandise. It is becoming part of a special automotive event in the Philippines.

Meet Kato-san: The Man Who Redefined Automotive Customization

Wataru Kato has built Liberty Walk into a globally recognized automotive customization brand.

Known for its dramatic widebody conversions and daring designs, Liberty Walk has gained a passionate following among car builders, automotive enthusiasts, and diecast collectors.

Its influence extends beyond full-size vehicles into miniature collectibles, apparel, and automotive lifestyle culture.

The Manila Dinner Experience gives Filipino fans a special opportunity to celebrate that culture with the man who helped create it.

Three Days of Cars, Culture & Lifestyle

The dinner marks the beginning of the Liberty Walk Manila Experience 2026, a three-day automotive celebration.

On November 13, the Liberty Walk Manila Car Meet at PARQAL Mall will bring automotive enthusiasts together for a free-entry community gathering.

On November 14–15, the excitement continues at the Philippine Diecast Expo 2026, held at SMX Convention Center Manila, Function Room 5.

The expo will showcase diecast collectibles, automotive lifestyle experiences, car displays, street culture, and collector communities.

The Liberty Walk Manila Experience is co-organized by Garage 559, B2B Carshow, and Exlinkevents.

Only 300 Guests. Will You Be One of Them?

The Liberty Walk Manila Dinner Experience is not designed for thousands of attendees.

Only 300 guests can participate.

Each confirmed dinner ticket holder will receive the Philippine-exclusive LB★KUMA Hoodie, two POP RACE raw casting diecasts with gold wheels, two-day Philippine Diecast Expo admission, and the exclusive dinner experience.

For serious collectors and Liberty Walk enthusiasts, this is an opportunity to secure special memorabilia while becoming part of a memorable automotive celebration.

Don't just admire the collectibles. Own them.

Don't just follow Liberty Walk. Experience it.

Secure Your Exclusive Ticket Today!

Only 300 dinner packages are available.

Visit https://philippinediecastexpo.events/ and purchase your Liberty Walk Manila Dinner Experience ticket before all slots are filled.

Are You Ready to Take the Ride?

From modified miniature cars to highly detailed automotive dioramas, PDX 2026 puts the creativity of Filipino customizers on display.

There is collecting diecast. Then there is creating something nobody else owns.

That is the culture the Midnight Garage Custom Culture Showcase will bring to the Philippine Diecast Expo 2026, happening on November 14–15, 2026 at SMX Convention Center Manila.

Presented by Philippine Diecast Expo (PDX) and Midnight Garage, the special exhibit puts the spotlight on a growing creative side of the diecast hobby: custom diecast cars and automotive dioramas.

When a Diecast Car Becomes a Canvas

For customizers, the car inside the blister is only the beginning.

Wheels are changed. Paint is stripped. Bodies are modified. Interiors are detailed. Liveries are redesigned. Some builders go even further by creating miniature garages, streets, parking areas and automotive environments around their cars.

The result can be something completely different from the model that originally came out of the package.

It is part collecting, part automotive design and part art.

And this is precisely what Midnight Garage: Custom Culture Showcase – Custom Diecast & Diorama Exhibit wants visitors to experience.

This Isn't About Who Has the Rarest Car

One interesting aspect of the Midnight Garage showcase is that it is not a competition.

There is no need for every build to fight for first place.

Instead, the emphasis is on creativity, craftsmanship and community.

It gives builders an opportunity to put their work on display and allows visitors to appreciate details that may have taken hours—or even days—to create.

That distinction matters.

Diecast collecting can sometimes revolve around rarity, exclusives and market value. Custom culture introduces another measure of value:

What can you create?

A relatively ordinary diecast car can become extraordinary in the hands of the right builder.

Bringing Real Automotive Culture Into 1:64 Scale

The fascinating thing about custom diecast is how closely it follows the real automotive world.

JDM. Street builds. Racing liveries. Stance. Tuners. Garage culture. Restoration. Motorsport.

Many of the movements that influence full-size automotive culture eventually find their way into miniature cars.

Diorama builders take the connection even further.

A customized model displayed inside a carefully constructed garage, workshop, gas station or city street suddenly has context.

The miniature car begins telling a story.

This makes the Midnight Garage exhibit at Philippine Diecast Expo interesting even for visitors who are not hardcore collectors.

It is automotive culture—only smaller.

PDX Is Building a Bigger Diecast Culture

The collaboration also reflects the direction being taken by the Philippine Diecast Expo.

PDX carries the positioning “Cars, Culture & Lifestyle,” allowing the event to explore the different communities surrounding automobiles and scale-model collecting.

A major diecast event should certainly have cars to buy.

But the culture surrounding those cars is equally important.

Collectors hunt.

Customizers build.

Diorama artists create worlds.

Automotive enthusiasts bring inspiration from real cars.

Communities bring people together.

Putting these elements under one roof can help develop a stronger Philippine diecast ecosystem rather than treating collecting purely as buying and selling.

Meet the Builders Behind the Cars

Another reason to visit the Midnight Garage Custom Culture Showcase is the opportunity to discover the people behind the builds.

Every customized car has decisions behind it.

Why those wheels?

Why that color?

Why that particular stance?

What inspired the diorama?

How was that tiny garage sign made?

For aspiring customizers, seeing the work personally—and potentially meeting other builders—can provide ideas that photographs on social media cannot completely replicate.

You may arrive at PDX as a collector.

You might leave wanting to become a builder.

See Midnight Garage at Philippine Diecast Expo 2026

The Midnight Garage Custom Culture Showcase – Custom Diecast & Diorama Exhibit will be part of the Philippine Diecast Expo 2026 on November 14–15, 2026 at SMX Convention Center Manila.

The showcase is presented by Philippine Diecast Expo and Midnight Garage, supported by R29 Custom, and event managed by Exlinkevents.

For the Filipino diecast community, it represents another side of the hobby worth celebrating.

Because sometimes the most interesting collectible isn't the one you find.

It's the one you build.

The Philippine Diecast Expo 2026 is adding another name to its growing roster of event partners as Decal Republic officially joins PDX for its November 14–15 gathering at SMX Convention Center Manila.

For diecast collectors and automotive enthusiasts, however, this is more than a logo being added to an event poster.

Something is being prepared.

PDX and Decal Republic are already working on surprises connected to the partnership, with details expected to be revealed as the Philippine Diecast Expo gets closer.

Diecast Collecting Meets Custom Car Culture

The collaboration makes sense.

Diecast collecting has evolved far beyond buying miniature cars and keeping them inside their original packaging. Across the hobby, collectors are customizing models, creating dioramas, modifying displays and finding new ways to make their collections more personal.

It mirrors what happens in the real automotive world, where enthusiasts use decals, wheels, body kits, paint and other modifications to transform cars into expressions of their personalities.

This intersection of diecast collecting, customization and automotive culture is one of the areas that Philippine Diecast Expo wants to explore.

And Decal Republic fits right into that direction.

Philippine Diecast Expo Goes Beyond the Traditional Hobby Show

The Philippine Diecast Expo 2026 carries the positioning “Cars, Culture & Lifestyle.”

Instead of limiting the event to buying, selling and displaying diecast cars, PDX is bringing together different communities connected to automotive culture.

Collectors will find diecast brands, sellers, exclusives and collectibles, while automotive enthusiasts can experience activities extending into real cars, motorsports, customization, gaming and lifestyle.

Among the experiences surrounding PDX 2026 are the Liberty Walk Manila Experience, Philippine National SIM Racing Championship, SIM Drift Competition and PDX Gravity Race, together with collaborations involving different automotive, collector and lifestyle communities.

Decal Republic becomes another piece of this expanding ecosystem.

More Surprises Coming to PDX 2026

What exactly will come out of the Decal Republic × Philippine Diecast Expo partnership?

For now, PDX isn't revealing everything.

And perhaps that's part of the fun.

As November approaches, collectors can expect more announcements, partnerships, special activities and surprises to be unveiled.

The idea is to make visiting PDX a discovery experience—where someone may come looking for a particular diecast model but leave having experienced something completely unexpected.

That is also why partnerships such as Decal Republic matter.

Each partner has the opportunity to bring something different to the show and contribute to the larger collector and automotive experience.

A Growing Diecast Event in the Philippines

The growth of the Philippine diecast community has opened opportunities for events that connect collecting with the wider automotive lifestyle.

PDX wants to be one of those platforms.

By bringing together collectors, hobby shops, automotive brands, communities, creators and event partners, the Philippine Diecast Expo aims to help introduce the hobby to new audiences while giving established collectors more reasons to participate.

The addition of Decal Republic is another step in that direction.

But the real story behind this partnership has yet to be revealed.

Stay tuned. More surprises are coming.

The Philippine Diecast Expo 2026 happens on November 14–15, 2026 at SMX Convention Center Manila, Function Room 5.

Cars. Culture. Lifestyle.

The engines may be small, but the passion is massive.

Are you ready for the ride?

For diecast enthusiasts, the thrill often begins with finding a sought-after model. This November, there is another reason to get excited: a race to the finish.

The PDX Gravity Race, presented by Ask Bro and B2B Carshow Jr., joins the Philippine Diecast Expo on November 14–15, 2026, at SMX Convention Center Manila, adding friendly competition to a weekend celebrating cars, culture and lifestyle.

With participation limited to 500 players per day, the activity will declare four winners each day—eight winning spots across the two-day event.

The featured prizes offer plenty for collectors to look forward to. The lineup includes a Hot Wheels Super 6-Lane Raceway, a Ferrari F40 collectible, an Aero Styles Nissan Skyline, a KPop Demon Hunters-themed collectible and a carded Nissan Skyline GT-R. Prize allocations may differ between the two days.

Beyond the prizes, the attraction is the shared experience: watching the action unfold, cheering on a contender and enjoying a hobby that brings people together across generations.

For Philippine Diecast Expo, the race adds a participatory element to the gathering. Visitors have another way to connect with fellow enthusiasts, moving from conversations about favorite models to the excitement of competition.

It is a familiar part of collecting culture. A miniature car may start a conversation, but it is the people—and the moments shared with them—that make the hobby memorable.

Those who want to join can purchase the Gravity Race Pass through the official Philippine Diecast Expo website. With a daily limit on participants, interested players are encouraged to secure their passes ahead of the event.

For race inquiries, contact 09776754271 or email Askbro.364@gmail.com.

This November, the cars may be small, but there will be plenty to cheer for.

The Philippine Diecast Expo 2026 (PDX) is giving collectors another reason to bring their favorite cars to the show.

Introducing the PDX Gravity Race, presented by Ask Bro and B2B Carshow Jr., where diecast collecting meets the excitement of head-to-head racing.

For many Filipinos, racing toy cars down a track brings back childhood memories. PDX is taking that familiar experience and turning it into a competitive activity where collectors, enthusiasts and families can share the excitement of seeing which car is fastest on the track.

The Gravity Race is part of PDX's vision of creating more than a marketplace for collectibles. Under its “Cars • Culture • Lifestyle” positioning, the expo brings together the different communities and experiences surrounding diecast and automotive culture.

Whether you're a seasoned collector, a diecast racer, or simply someone who wants to experience the fun, there's a lane waiting for you.

Ready to Race? Register Now!

The Philippine Diecast Expo 2026 happens on November 14–15, 2026, at SMX Convention Center Manila, Function Room 5.

For PDX Gravity Race registration details and mechanics, contact 0977 675 4271 or Askbro.364@gmail.com.

The engines may be small. The competition is real. See you at the starting line!

For PDX, the partnership is more than adding another brand. Padis Point has long been associated with good food, music, celebrations, and people coming together—something that connects naturally with what PDX wants to create: an event built around community and shared passions.

The Philippine Diecast Expo brings together diecast collectors, car enthusiasts and fans of street culture and lifestyle under one roof. Beyond the collectibles, PDX is designed to be a place where people can meet fellow enthusiasts, discover new interests, and simply enjoy the culture surrounding cars and collecting.

Having Padis Point support the event adds another familiar Filipino lifestyle brand to the growing PDX community.

“We’re happy to have Padis Point join us. PDX has always been about bringing different communities together—from diecast collectors and car enthusiasts to people who simply enjoy the culture and lifestyle around it. Padis Point understands that sense of community, which makes this partnership a good fit for us,” said Orlando “Orly” Ballesteros, Event Organizer of the Philippine Diecast Expo.

The Philippine Diecast Expo 2026 will feature diecast brands and sellers, collector communities, automotive culture, art toys, street fashion and special activities and attractions throughout the two-day event.

As November gets closer, PDX continues to welcome brands and partners that share its vision of building an experience that goes beyond collecting.

Because at PDX, it’s not only about the cars you bring home. It’s about the people you meet, the stories behind every collection and the community you become part of.

Philippine Diecast Expo 2026
November 14–15, 2026
SMX Convention Center Manila

Cars. Culture. Lifestyle.

Are you ready for the ride?

The countdown to one of the biggest celebrations of diecast and car culture in the Philippines is getting more exciting.

Tickets for the Philippine Diecast Expo 2026 are now officially available, giving collectors, enthusiasts, and families the chance to secure their entry early for the two-day event happening on November 14–15, 2026, at SMX Convention Center Manila.

Built around Cars, Culture, and Lifestyle, PDX is more than a place to buy and trade diecast. It is designed as a gathering point for people who share the same passion—whether that passion is collecting miniature cars, building real cars, art, toys, fashion or automotive culture.

Ticket Options

Regular Admission — ₱400/day

Get access to the Philippine Diecast Expo and experience two days of exhibits, collectibles, communities, brands and activities.

Kids Admission — ₱250/day

PDX welcomes the next generation of collectors with a special ticket price for kids.

VIP Level 1 — ₱700

For collectors who want to start the experience with something extra, VIP Level 1 includes entrance plus five free diecast cars.

And there’s more to come.

PDX will announce additional VIP Levels in the coming days, with more exclusive collectibles, merchandise, and special experiences waiting to be revealed.

The 2026 expo is also bringing together some exciting names from different sides of car and collector culture, including Liberty Walk, Angie Mead King and Quiccs, alongside collector communities, automotive groups and lifestyle brands.

For us, PDX is about bringing these different worlds together under one roof.

You may come because of the diecast.

You may come because of the cars.

You may come for the art, culture, or community.

But hopefully, you leave with a great experience—and maybe a few new pieces for your collection.

Tickets are now on sale.

Visit the official Philippine Diecast Expo website, click GET TICKETS, and choose your ticket.

And if you're looking for something beyond VIP Level 1, don't buy just yet without checking our next announcements.

More VIP Levels are coming.

Philippine Diecast Expo 2026
November 14–15, 2026
SMX Convention Center Manila

Cars. Culture. Lifestyle.

Are you ready for the ride?