Diecast Collector

Diecast Collector is the most popular UK model collecting magazine, featuring both vintage collectables and the brand-new diecast releases. The monthly magazine is written and edited by collectors with a passion for the subject and includes a wide range of in-depth features and supplements on models old and new.

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Diecast Collector

NEW RELEASES FROM OXFORD DIECAST

CORGI PARTNERS WITH RICHARD HAMMOND

CLARIFICATION FROM RADSCALE

HAPPIER WITH HOBBIES

THE 2024 SILVERSTONE FESTIVAL REPORT

CMC BATMAN AND ROBIN ARE HERE AT LAST!

EXOTIC PHANTOM III FROM KESS MODELS

YOUR COLLECTION IN PRINT NEXT MONTH!

RAFT OF RELEASES FROM MATRIX MODELS

CHICAGO TOY SHOW • Charles Barnett made the trip…

What’s new… • Our team of experts take a look at this month’s model releases, including fine handbuilt replicas, scale construction and the latest in farm models.

New from Corgi • Corgi has announced its new model releases for the next few months. There’s new tooling, some old favourites, and plenty more. Here we highlight just a small selection of what’s available…

The modelling of a dream • Following on from his full-sized, custom building work inspired by the 1958 Ford X-2000 last month, Andy Saunders takes a look at AutoCult’s 1/43 model and comes up with some more fascinating insights…

Inspiration & influence • In our August issue Francisco Mota gave us some insights into how he encouraged AutoCult to model the Lancia Delta S4 Gr. B Prototipo. If his success inspired you, Stephen Paul Hardy explains how to go about it.

Giant from Turin • A true giant in the1970s, Fiat was not just about building and servicing cars, but it also provided a range of products and even it’s own brand of engine oils. Francisco Mota looks at the marketing behind Olio Fiat that led to great looking liveries in rallying.

Schuco Ford Transit Van • Andrew Ralston looks at a German series of 1/66 scale models, all with realistic looking super fast wheels.

A classic replica for aviation fans • Mike Pigott looks at NZG’s model of a specialized airport bus.

Superfast 1969-1982 • Charting the evolution of the Matchbox Superfast range during the Lesney years, from 1969 to 1982.

60 years since TSR-2’s first flight • Rick Wilson tells the story of a British aircraft that still generates strong opinions six decades later, with help from all four of Corgi’s releases.

YOUR MODELS

Marcos GT • Alwyn Brice looks at the world of the miniature and assesses the transition from 1:1 scale.

Saab 99 Turbo • In which Steve Coles compares models of the same car… but in differing scales!

BBC T.V. vehicles • DTCA Chairman, Michael Driver, picks another vintage favourite from Dinky…

Corgi through the years • Rick Wilson continues his series of year-by-year articles from the beginning of the brand in 1956. This month we see models released during the second half of 1976.

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A-Z of diecast • This month Alwyn Brice continues with the letter J.

SALE RESULTS

SALE RESULTS • From collectables of the future to old favourites, online auctions will always manage to produce some interesting finds… and occasionally, even more amazing prices! We visit auction houses and sites for this month’s results.

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TOYFAIR TIMES

Collectors’ items of the future? • Hazel Ralston considers the world of model collecting, through different eyes…