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

NEW MERCEDES-BENZ

NEW RELEASE FROM UNIVERSAL HOBBIES

LATEST RELEASES FROM OXFORD DIECAST

RALLYING WITH SPARK

NEW FAIREY SWORDFISH TOUCHES DOWN AT CORGI

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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.

LATEST REMOTE CONTROLLED TRACTOR

EXPLORE THE AMAZING DETAIL ON MINI GT’S TRANS-AMERICAS RANGE ROVER

New for 2024! • Editor Cathy Herron visited Olympia to find out what might appear on our collecting wishlists over the next 12 months…

1955 First Overland Expedition • Steve Coles looks back at an inspirational 4-wheeled adventure, and the later scale models that it inspired.

Tomica Publicity Vehicles • Mike Pigott looks at some models of unusual publicity vehicles from Japan.

Never give up • This is the story of an Italian rally driving champion obsessed with winning the Safari Rally. Francisco Mota looks at how Sandro Munari desperately tried to reach his goal, through a collection of 1/43 scale model cars.

The ‘Dambusters’ Lancaster • In 1943 No.617 Squadron was formed with the Lancaster B.III (Special) to strike key dams in the German industrial heartland. Jarrod Cotter looks at the Corgi model of the specially modified aircraft flown by the unit’s Commanding Officer Wg Cdr Guy Gibson.

Rover 2000 Monte Carlo Rally • Steve Coles continues his series comparing vintage models with their present day counterparts.

A star like no other! • Brian Salter remembers the only dedicated contemporary model of the nation’s favourite veteran car.

Familiar faces in strange places • David Lynn discovers some well-known but seldom modelled British trucks and van models lurking unexpectedly within Spanish partwork series.

Taylor & Barrett • Brian Howes explores the history of another of Britain’s hidden gems.

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 1972.

A-Z of diecasts • This issue, Alwyn Brice looks at the familiar (and sometimes the less so) in his alphabet of diecast collecting.

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

U.S.S. Enterprise • DTCA Chairman, Michael Driver, picks another vintage favourite from Dinky…

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AUCTION NEWS

SALE SURPRISES AT WARWICK AUCTION

SPECIALS AT VECTIS

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.

SALE RESULTS

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TOYFAIR TIMES

Getting nostalgic for the old days • Ed Karswell ponders the wonderful world of model collecting.