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

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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 the New Year… • With insights gleaned from his Fireside conversations last month Stephen Paul Hardy has his eye on 2025 as the old year closes out.

Holy Trinity, Batman! • Rick Wilson rushes to his Batcave to report on a trio of brand new classic Batmobiles.

And then Senna arrived • McLaren International had a few great years following 1984, however things got even better in 1988. Francisco Mota looks at the Ayrton Senna effect on McLaren and in Formula 1 as a whole.

Hot Wheels Lotus 49 • Graham Heeps discovers how designer Fraser Campbell recreated the legendary Lotus 49 in Hot Wheels miniature form.

MINI GT Grand Prix Collection • Rick Wilson takes a look at a new range of models that are bound to fly off the shelf… or around the race track!

French diecast: CIJ • Andrew Ralston remembers the aviation output of a diecast great…

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

Lancashire’s finest • Nigel Robertshaw takes a look at the iconic bonneted Leyland Comet lorry. Toymakers from around the world were attracted to its elegant looks and it hasn’t gone unnoticed on the current collectable scene.

Ford Anglia 105E • In which Steve Coles compares models of the same car… but in differing scales!

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 the first half of 1978.

A-Z of diecast • This month sees Alwyn Brice sample the letter K…

Dinky Leyland Comet Lorry • DTCA Chairman, Michael Driver, picks another vintage favourite from Dinky…

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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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Christmas trees and model cars • Hazel Ralston considers the world of model collecting, through different eyes…