Custom Tootsietoy VW Rabbit - Opa Tribute Build - Diecast International Builders DIBS

Custom Tootsietoy VW Rabbit - The Diecast International Builders have invited the community to join them in a tribute build to Opa (Scott Koster). Opa was the undisputed King of Tootsietoys and is sorely missed by all of us. I doubt I ever would have customized a Tootsietoy if it wasn’t for the amazing work Opa did. #tootsietoy #vwrabbit #DIBs #diecastinternationalbuilders
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[@MapleLeafCustoms]

You'd never know it was a Tootsietoy when you finished with it, Jim. Outstanding job! Glad you showed the two Killer Rabbits together at the end. You've got the touch. RIP Opa. 🍁☕👍

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks so much Andrew! It was fun showing the two of the builds together...and surprised me just how much smaller that Tootsietoy is compared to the Matchbox.

[@SoMoDiecast]

Fantastic Jim! Thanks for joining us for the build!

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks Ron! It was great to be able to take part in this tribute build to Opa. Sorry I haven't been able to do more of the invitationals lately.

[@skippullen8667]

Great decals and details, Jim. You would make Opa smile😊.

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks Skip! I'm sure Opa is smiling at all of the builds of the little Tootsietoys

[@WitchCityCollector]

Killer custom TootsieToy! That’s one of the few VW Rabbit / Golf castings I don’t have in my collection.

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks Paul! I checked to see if I have any others of the casting and unfortunately I don't (but I seem to have several tow trucks lol)

[@matchboxmark8191]

Outstanding! Opa would would be proud! They look sharp side by side! Thanks for joining in!

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks Mark

[@joeholloway1386]

Nice Tribute build, details and paint job 👌 👍

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks Joe!

[@davidparker8221]

Apparently the Killer Rabbit got to the goat! Then again, Opa was THE G.O.A.T. when it came to Tootsie Toys anyways! Beautiful tribute! Have fun with your toys, Tootsie or otherwise!

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks David! I figured having two goats at the end of the video would be way too much, so I got rid of the silly one lolol

[@urideamabal]

You've worked your magic on that one, Jim. 👍😁👆

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks Uri!

[@bigcharliesmodelgarage296]

Awesome restoration and tribute to Opa. Thank you very much brother. 😊

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks Charlie! I had a lot of fun building it.

[@user-sc1nf9re1x]

Good call on the window decals. You've done Opa proud!

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks! I was really pleased with how the decals really helped change the look of the casting.

[@GrinchWitch]

For some weird reason I like the simplicity of Tootsie Toys. JB Weld is always fun on a build, I created three poison tanks on the bottom of my death race car after using the weld to hold the spikes in place, had to pretty it up. Also liberally used it on my first build and liked the results
Santa and I have watched several of Opa's builds. Interesting and fun! Your tribute is awesome! The two cars side by side are 🌟

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks so much GW!

[@MetalMania3DTV-TAS-AUS]

That's super cool Jim ❤😊

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks KC! I hope you and CC have a great weekend!

[@frasermartin6728]

I reckon you've done wonders with that yourself, Jim!

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

LOL Thanks...I'm pretty darn pleased with how it turned out.

[@daneself858]

😮😍🔥🔥 awesome tribute

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks Dane!

[@texasdiecastcustoms]

Awesome tribute to Opa Jim. I really like how it came out with the paint and wheels.. The Matchbox VW looks awesome too!

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks so much Todd!

[@Woulda-Shoulda-Coulda-Was-HWRL]

Wonderful work. Love the twisted decal and detailing on the twisted little casting. Amazing result and fitting tribute. 🧊🧊🧊🧊 Thanks for posting it for us!

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thank you very much!

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

RUN AWAYYYY! lol Monte Python...
That really turned out cool, Jim! Love those wheels/tires! Hope you have a nice weekend! 🤙😎

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

🤣🤣🤣 Thanks Dave! I hope you have a great weekend too!

[@ToyotaGuy1971]

@@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms Thank you, sir!

[@diecast_MikeEspo]

Great work as always .
Awesome .
Mike

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks Mike

[@neilcummings9939]

that is one heck of a cool transformation opa would love it

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks Neil!

[@DevilsCustomsandCreatures]

I totally missed this build off. 😢 Great tribute as always. I haven't been building much these days, and missed the announcement for this build. The little rabbit looks great!

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks Jamie! It can be tough to keep track of all of the events going on these days (I miss most of them too lol).

[@davidneilson3508]

Turned out awesome. Opa would have loved it 🌴👍👍😎🌴

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks David

[@Pickchore]

Lovely Jim.

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks Adam!

[@lennonjames3871]

That was just frigging awesome 😂 nice job jim 👍🏻🍻

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks! It was fun doing another, even smaller, one of these lol

[@Bobby10241]

Great build came out fantastic

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks Bobby!

[@richardhankie653]

kool, I bet I have sold 100s of the small ttoys at fleamrkets over the years at 50 cents each. love how you find yourself so amusing throughout the videos.

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks! I can't help but laugh through the videos because it's so damn silly doing these things lol

[@markrobinson8865]

Great job Jim and looks awesome 👍🏻

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks Mark!

[@markrobinson8865]

@@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms you're welcome 😊

[@armandoflores462]

Wow that turned out fantastic.😎

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks Armando!

[@bsdiecastfantasyland2320]

Love it as always! 😎 I’ll have to pick back up with some tootsie toys one of these days!

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks Brian - the Tootsietoys are always a fun build...and often weirdly challenging.

[@davidbeeson1178]

Looking good brother, even though it's a Tootsie Toy it kind of doesn't look like one. Great choice of wheels, they work well with the car. Elmer Fudd better watch out lol.

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks David! When I was going through my wheels, I was really happy with the look of these - I wanted something that would look similar to the earlier Killer Rabbit build, only smaller to match the smaller Tootsietoy. Elmer is on notice lololol

[@lotharrenz4621]

looks great! love the wheels, too. :) without Opa we would've never known how good those primitive Tootsies could look with a little effort put into it... and sometimes, a wheel swap. XD

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks so much!

[@garyaguilar8716]

It's awesome, great job, brother.

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks Gary!

[@DaveANeely]

I like the rims

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks Dave!

[@Trommelfritz]

Anyone who has seen the other Bloodsplatter Rabbit will probably have a deja vu experience this time.
What I think is really great this time is that although you immediately recognize that the interior isn't there, as usual, you can't tell from the outside that it's a Tootsietoy car.
I'm not sure if you know, but OPA is the German abbreviation for grandfather.
But again, I don't know what connection OPA has to Scott Koster.

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks Fritz! I think the black window decals really helped the illusion that it's not a Tootsietoy. I did know that Opa was the German nickname for grandfather...and I think I know that because Opa mentioned it (if I'm remembering correctly which is anyone's guess lol). Have a great weekend!

[@rudimoons554]

👍 Thx 🇧🇪.

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks Rudi!

[@smallmodelcar]

Great job

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks!

[@gregc4311]

Looks great Jim!

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks Greg!

[@danschopshop7939]

😂 love it

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

Thanks Dan!

[@DaveANeely]

Yes I'm the first one

[@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms]

🤣🤣🤣 👍‍

[@DaveANeely]

@@JimSilva-SilvaDiecastCustoms ur welcome