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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OUT AND ABOUT - THE SILVERSTONE FESTIVAL • Charles Barnett enjoys a Bank Holiday day out.

NEXT MONTH • December 2023 Issue 314

SUCCUMB TO TEMPTATION WITH OXFORD DIECAST'S LATEST TASTY ICE CREAM VAN • 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.

AVIATION 72’S LATEST PAIR OF FOLLAND GNATS HAVE JUST LANDED

NEW ESVAL HRG MODELS RELEASED

Coming soon from Corgi • A new catalogue from Corgi is always eagerly anticipated, and the September to December edition was no different. Here are some new releases for the next few months…

Sparklers for November… • Linking back as it were in daisy-chain style to last months ‘Oktoberfest’ Stephen Paul Hardy starts off this month’s Spotlight with an interesting connection back to BMW ….

Fairground Fowlers • Taking a look at the colourful collection of Fowler Showman’s Road Locomotives produced over the years by Corgi.

Simply irresistible • Few cars raised as much interest from model makers, through the years, as the Lancia Stratos. Francisco Mota looks at a new collection that has been growing by the week.

Corgi RAF Harriers • Jarrod Cotter looks at the 1/72 scale RAF Harriers in the Corgi Aviation Archive range.

PJ Masks • Mike Pigott continues his series on superhero vehicles with a look at this fun range based on child-friendly super team PJ Masks!

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? Terry Rainer is this month’s castaway hero.

An online adrenaline junkie • Ed Karswell ponders the wonderful world of model collecting.

SNCF: off the rails • John Morris looks at French Dinky haulage models.

Best ever? • Alwyn Brice takes a look at a little-known range of diecast miniatures.

Corgi through the years • Rick Wilson continues his series of year-by-year articles from the beginning of the brand in 1956. This month sees models released during 1969.

A-Z of diecasts • In which Alwyn Brice concludes the A part of his eclectic marathon… and starts on B.

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

Foden S20 Fuel Tanker • DTCA Chairman, Michael Driver, picks another vintage favourite from Dinky…

A TRANSPORT OF COLLECTING DELIGHTS

TRUCKING AT BTA

THE DANNY JAMES 1975-82 SUPERFAST COLLECTION!

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

Man reversing • It's all about the preparation, with Brian Gower.