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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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.

Into Winter… • Stephen Paul Hardy reflects on the trends of the past few months and how they might develop over the winter and into the New Year…

Where is the Lotus Elan? • In which Alex Winson ponders the mystery of the missing 1/64 model…

They were kings • Exactly 40 years ago, the McLaren Formula 1 team started a golden year that led to multiple world championship titles. Francisco Mota reviews the cars that allowed Lauda, Prost and Senna to dominate Formula 1 like never before.

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The hidden world of partworks • David Lynn explores how some partwork brands quietly test potential demand for new series before committing to launch and production.

1970 Range Rover • Steve Coles continues his series comparing vintage models with their present day counterparts.

Fireside conversations • Following on from his Inspiration and influence feature last month Stephen Paul Hardy takes time out to understand two manufacturer’s perspectives on the subject of collectors “wished for” models.

An exotic Italian from China • In which Andrew Ralston investigates a mysterious model from foreign shores…

How to spot a fake… • Diecast Collector reader Joseph Stopps shares how we can avoid misleading Type 3 Dinky Toy Delivery Vans.

Fun Ho! Midgets celebrate 60 years • Christopher Moor remembers the origins of a classic New Zealand toy.

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

Corgi through the years • Rick Wilson continues his series of year-by-year articles from the beginning of the brand in 1956. We continue the series with the models released during 1977.

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

Mechanical Horse • DTCA Chairman, Michael Driver, picks another vintage favourite from Dinky…

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.

Will’s Irish diecasts • Ann Evans met up with Coventry Diecast Model Club member Will Roe, to find out more about his collection of vehicles.

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It was never the same again! • Ed Karswell ponders the wonderful world of model collecting.