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.

Diecast Collector

News&Events • Here’s a round-up of the latest hobby news and events.

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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.

Sizzler from São Paulo • Stephen Paul Hardy travels to Brazil to discover the backstory behind one of OttOmobile’s latest releases.

Take three • Stephen Paul Hardy turns the spotlight on a trio of new Ford models from OttOmobile that offer more than just passing interest for British fans of the marque.

Competitive Peugeots • Stephen Paul Hardy tries out a trio of cars from the French manufacturer.

Ready for anything • There was a time when rally teams had specially-equipped vans, ready to service their cars wherever needed. Francisco Mota goes back to the seventies, eighties and nineties to discover some of these workshops on wheels.

Batman by Matchbox • Mike Pigott continues his regular series on super-hero models with a look at the Batman models produced under the Matchbox brand.

Toy story • David Wright crosses the Atlantic and uncovers the story behind a vintage brand.

Sonic bullet • Chuck Yeager’s impressive post-war efforts to break the sound barrier certainly make for an interesting story. Rick Wilson sources some miniature replicas to go with it.

Looney Tunes Pro Racers • Rick Wilson gets to play with the product of a time when two of his favourite childhood brands came together, 30 years ago.

The Dinky way • Rick Wilson spends some time getting to grips with a road system playset.

Solido’s Airfix Dinkys • Rick Wilson highlights a range made in France after the closure of the factory in Binns Road.

Funkymobiles! • Mike Pigott introduces us to a bizarre range of toy vehicles from the swinging seventies.

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 1968.

A decade in diecast • As he hands over the editorial reins, Rick Wilson shares some favourites from the many memories of his 10-year journey with Diecast Collector.

Desert Island Diecasts • Imagine you’re stranded on a remote island and had only taken a handful of your collection favourites on that fateful trip, which five would you want it to be? Ray Trellis is this month’s castaway hero.

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

Model ‘A’ Van box sets • Never lost for things to talk about, Rick Wilson shares another selection from his collection.

Mystery Spanish Devon • Andrew Ralston continues his travels and this time he finds himself in Spain.

Plymouth Stock Car • DTCA Chairman, Michael Driver, picks another vintage favourite by Dinky.

PriceGuide • Welcome to our regular Price Guide section where we highlight a variety of collectables that have...