Homies

Homies collectible figures bring together character-driven design, street-inspired style, and a distinctive connection to Chicano and Mexican American culture. Created by artist David Gonzales, the original Homies concept grew from characters inspired by people and personalities from his youth. The first Homies figures appeared in 1998 as small collectible figures sold through vending machines, eventually developing into a broad character-based collectible line.

At DiecastModelsWholesale.com, the Homies category focuses on collectible Homies figures rather than conventional diecast vehicles. The current selection includes individual figures, larger Homies Big Headz characters, multi-figure collector packs, special releases, and complete sets such as the Series 15 26-figure collection.

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Homies figures are recognizable for their exaggerated character designs, distinctive clothing, accessories, hairstyles, and personalities. Their compact size makes them easy to collect individually, while larger Big Headz figures and multi-piece sets provide another way to display the characters together.

The DMW Homies collection currently includes figures and sets from several series and formats, including:

• Homies Series 15 figures in approximately 1.75-inch sizes
• Homies Big Headz figures measuring approximately 4–4.5 inches
• Collector's Edition 4-packs
• HomieClowns multi-figure sets
• Special Release characters
• Complete or larger character collections
• Individual characters such as El Troyo, Liem Barber, Homie Claus, Gallero, Noel G, Berner, Malow, Mr. All Access, Emilio, Sapo, Flygirl, Babylocs, and others

Because Homies are primarily character collectibles, DMW lists them under Figurine rather than assigning them a conventional vehicle scale such as 1:18, 1:24, or 1:64. Individual products vary in size according to their series and design.

The History Behind Homies

The Homies story begins with artist David Gonzales, who developed characters based on people and personalities he knew while growing up. The characters originally appeared through his artwork and later became physical collectibles. The first Homies figures were introduced in 1998 and were initially distributed through vending machines in grocery stores and other locations.

The early figures quickly developed a following because they represented recognizable personalities and aspects of everyday Chicano and Mexican American life that were rarely represented in mainstream collectible toys at the time. The Los Angeles Times has described Gonzales's work as drawing from his experiences, friends, fashion, and cultural surroundings, helping explain why the characters developed an identity beyond that of ordinary toy figures.

The Homies concept subsequently expanded into numerous character series and related products. Over time, the line introduced new characters and formats, including larger figures and other collectibles. The evolution from small vending-machine figures into collectible series is an important part of what makes Homies interesting to collectors today.

Homies Series and Character Collecting

One of the most interesting aspects of collecting Homies is the variety of characters. Rather than collecting multiple versions of the same vehicle, Homies collectors can build collections around individual personalities, series, themes, character designs, and different figure sizes.

The current DMW assortment includes Series 15 individual special-release figures as well as a 26-character Series 15 set. The complete set includes characters such as Prez, Ruby, Alito, Tonto, Condor, Maggot, Muneca, Nobody, Frankie, La Neta, Alacran, Greaser, Pigskin, Catrina, Vaquero, La Kinky, Lady Owl, Mr. Nosey, Chingona, Chichona, Raza Girl, Urban Aztec, Sloe Motions, Homie Prince, Hollaback Girl, and Sock Check Homie. DMW's listed Series 15 set is limited to 2,500 pieces worldwide.

For collectors who prefer larger figures, Homies Big Headz offers a different presentation. DMW's current selection includes individual 4–4.5-inch characters and Collector's Edition four-packs from Series 3, 4, and 5. Examples include Sapo, Hollywood, Flygirl, Babylocs, Jokawild, Chango, Night Owl, Pretender, and Willie G.

Homies Big Headz

Homies Big Headz takes the recognizable Homies character style and presents it in a larger format. The increased size makes these figures particularly suitable for shelf displays, desks, display cases, and collections where the character itself is the centerpiece.

DMW carries both individual Big Headz figures and multi-character packs. The Collector's Edition four-packs can also be useful for collectors who want several related characters together rather than purchasing them separately.

The larger format also makes Big Headz a natural complement to other character and pop-culture collectibles. If your collection combines figures, model cars, lowrider-themed displays, or other automotive culture memorabilia, Homies can add a distinctive character element to the display.

HomieClowns and Special Releases

The Homies line has also produced themed character groups and special releases. One example available at DMW is the HomieClowns Series 3 six-piece set, which includes Cholo Clown, Veterano Clown, Ese Clown, Mexi Clown, Gordo Clown, and King Clown. Each figure is approximately two inches tall.

Special-release figures provide another collecting approach. Instead of building a collection around a single series, collectors can look for individual characters, themed editions, unusual designs, and releases that complement figures already in their collection.

When shopping for Homies, it is useful to check the individual product description for the specific series, figure size, character name, packaging, and whether a product is sold individually or as a multi-piece set.

Collecting Homies Figures

Homies can be collected in several different ways. Some collectors may concentrate on completing a particular numbered series, while others may collect favorite characters or seek larger-format figures for display.

A few approaches include:

Collect by Series

Series-based collecting provides a straightforward way to organize a Homies collection. Look for individual figures from the same series and compare available characters before deciding which ones to add.

Collect Complete Sets

Multi-figure releases can make it easier to acquire several characters at once. DMW's Homies assortment includes four-packs, six-piece sets, and larger character collections.

Collect by Figure Size

Collectors can combine smaller approximately 1.75–2-inch figures with larger 4–4.5-inch Big Headz figures. Because these formats have noticeably different proportions, they can also create visual variety within a display.

Collect Favorite Characters

Another approach is simply to choose characters whose designs, names, themes, or personalities stand out to you. This can be especially appealing when completing an entire series is not the primary goal.

Homies as Display Collectibles

The compact size of many Homies figures makes them flexible display pieces. Smaller figures can be grouped together on shelves or in display cases, while Big Headz figures provide a larger focal point.

They can also work particularly well alongside automotive collectibles. Homies originated from a visual culture closely associated with urban art, customized cars, lowriders, and Los Angeles-area influences, making the figures an interesting companion to collections featuring classic cars, lowriders, custom vehicles, or other automotive culture subjects.

For collectors who already browse DMW's Figures & Figurine Sets, Displays & Accessories, or automotive categories, Homies offer a way to add recognizable characters and personality to a larger collection.

Why Collect Homies?

Homies occupy a different place in the collectible market from traditional diecast cars. Their appeal comes from the characters, artwork, cultural background, series history, and recognizable visual style rather than vehicle accuracy or scale modeling.

For longtime Homies collectors, individual characters can represent different periods and series in the history of the line. For newer collectors, smaller individual figures can provide an accessible starting point, while multi-piece sets and larger Big Headz releases offer ways to build a more substantial display.

Whether you are looking for a particular character, completing a Homies series, searching for Big Headz, or adding a complete set to your collection, the DMW Homies category provides several formats to explore.

Browse the Homies collection at DiecastModelsWholesale.com to discover individual characters, Big Headz figures, collector packs, special releases, and multi-figure sets, and find the Homies collectibles that fit your collection and display.