I met Chris at a local show in 2019. I picked up 4 of his customs. He was sold out of 1 that I was interested in so he took my info and told me he had one at his shop he’d ship to me. That started a great friendship. Chris’s work is awesome and he is always looking for feedback and ways to improve and give the people a product they will love! If you have never seen his work you would be amazed at the artwork and paint skills. His gloss is second to none! He also has brought people in the collectors community together through online War games and his conventions that I have had the privilege to attend and help out at.

My family and I met Chris Stangler at our first Hot Wheels Nationals in 2021, and we were struck by his kind generosity. We decided to attend his first show for CS Customs 10th anniversary, and we were hooked. We have attended all of his shows since then. We have worked with Chris on several customs and plus a Johnny Lightning; he has helped bring our ideas to life. We have really enjoyed getting to know Chris and his event staff over the years as well as meeting some great people at his events. Our experience with CS Customs has truly epitomized his slogan, “Where friends become family.”

Chris’s diecast art and service has been a blessing to collectors and diecast fans like myself!

I’ve been collecting many years now, and the way I collect has changed over the years. I’ve learned to collect what I like! I met Chris some years ago because I picked up a custom 55 Gasser that was a custom. I thought the paint was amazing, and the details looking at it. One of my buddies told me Chris Stangler did the custom, and at the next Convention he would introduce me to him. Well that day came, and I brought a matching paint pen to the paint on the car. I asked Chris if he would Autograph it for me? He said of course which lead to a long conversation, let’s just say I had a new buddy lol! He was so down to earth, and humble for being one of the Best Customizers in the Game! Now many years later, and probably over a hundred of his cars all Autographed, I would say I have such a great collection! Everytime we get together it’s not always about the cars, it’s about the conversations, and life experiences the cars are just the bonus! Each car I have from him is from a different experience, and when I see it, then it reminds me of when, and we’re I got it! Great Customizer, and Great Friend!