Johnny Lightning has had a storied history. Introduced in 1969 by Topper Toys to compete with Hot Wheels, Johnny Lightning was a hit for the high speeds achieved by their early models. Topper Toys went out of business in 1971, and in 1994 Playing Mantis toys picked up the Johnny Lightning name. In 2005, Playing Mantis was purchased by RC2, which was later purchased by TOMY. TOMY stopped production of Johnny Lightning in 2013, and Round 2 Corp. has just picked it up.
Round 2 is the natural destination for this classic American line. They have done a great job bringing back other discontinued products and reestablishing them in today's market. They have revamped such brands as AMT, MPC, Polar Lights, and (of course) the mighty American Muscle. We are proud to showcase the first releases that Round 2 has concocted for Johnny Lightning!
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| #JLCG001-A-CASE - 1/64 Scale January / February Arrival Johnny Lightning Classic Gold - 6-Piece Case |
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| #JLMC001-A-CASE - 1/64 Scale February / March Arrival Johnny Lightning Muscle Cars - 6-Piece Case |
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| #JLSF001-A-CASE - 1/64 Scale February / March Arrival Johnny Lightning Street Freaks - 6-Piece Case |
All of these collections can also be purchased in alternate colors and graphics. When you buy one of these factory-sealed Johnny Lightning cases, you have a chance to find one of the randomly included White Lightning Models. To see all of the options, head over to 3000toys.com.
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