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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NEWS

ROVER SPORTS TOURER COMING FROM MATRIX

NEW FIAT RELEASE FROM BRUMM

EFE LEYLAND’S LAND

LATEST CMC

NEW MINICHAMPS F1

MODEL HISTORY IN US • Charles Barnett was on hand…

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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.

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Into Summer… • It already seems as if it has been a long year (and as if Spielwarenmesse 2025 was a lifetime ago) but as Stephen Paul Hardy reflects the year has only really just started in terms of the roll out of this year’s releases.

Lone Star’s Forgotten Fords • The search is on for three Fords that failed to cross the Lone Star finishing line. Several Fords did make it into the line-up but could there have been a whole lot more? James Robertshaw finds out.

We are the champions! • Every year, a handful of drivers and manufacturers are crowned champions in various motorsport disciplines. Francisco Mota selected some of the most important ones and went searching for 1/43 scale models for another collection theme.

Diecast copies • In the first of two articles, Andrew Ralston examines a practice once common in the diecast industry - making copies of someone else’s products.

More on the Fiat EV • Kevin Brock continues his journey through electric Fiats…

Mini Moke • In which Alwyn Brice compares the miniature with the real thing.

VW Toblerone • Steve Coles continues his series comparing vintage models with their present day counterparts.

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

A-Z of diecast • This month, Alwyn Brice arrives at the letter N.

The Marauder Story • In which David Wright decides to create his own scale model of a Marauder…

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TOP VINTAGE MODEL • 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.

Price Guide

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TOYFAIR TIMES

TOY TALES • Ed Karswell ponders the wonderful world of model collecting.