What happens when BMX nostalgia, Radical Rick, and elite model craftsmanship collide? 🔥

In this episode of the Lititz BMX Podcast, Kyle sits down with John of Gap Hill Speed Shop to uncover the full backstory behind the stunning custom 1:24 scale Radical Rick Hooligan BMX figure that shocked everyone during the unboxing.

From Instagram prototypes to surprise trial prints…
From ethical craftsmanship to protecting original art…
From Ferrari one-of-one inspiration builds to BMX history coming full circle…

This is more than a figure — it’s a story about creativity, integrity, and honoring BMX culture the right way.

John shares:

How he connected with Damian Fulton (creator of Radical Rick)

Working directly with Hooligan BMX

The surprise of receiving multiple prototype prints

The art and ethics of custom scale modeling

The Ferrari “El Maestro” one-of-one color inspiration

Why protecting creators’ work matters in both BMX and model culture

If you grew up racing BMX, you knew Radical Rick.
If you love craftsmanship, you’ll appreciate this conversation.
If you care about doing things the right way, this episode hits home.

Link to unboxing video: https://youtu.be/sRChroEhQTE?si=KaNpudww3o4A92qM
Link to this full-length video: https://youtu.be/3H32KSghXOw

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Did you race BMX when Radical Rick was everywhere?

🎙 Hosted by Kyle A. Huffman
🚲 Presented by Lititz BMX

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Lititz BMX is an independent BMX preservation project dedicated to documenting and preserving the people, bikes, artifacts, race history, and stories that shaped the sport.

What began as a private collection has grown into an expanding digital archive featuring hundreds of artifacts, rider profiles, interviews, educational resources, and historical research spanning BMX’s earliest days through today.

Every artifact tells a story. Every rider leaves a legacy. Every piece of BMX history deserves to be preserved. Each recording helps preserve BMX history by documenting the people, artifacts, and stories that might otherwise be lost to time. 

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