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

NEWS

POLLOCK NAMES SCANIA AS “STRONGEST SCOT”

CORONATION BUS RELEASED BY MBC

NEW AT GFCC MODELS

CHANGES FOR CMC

RETROMOBILE 2024 • Charles Barnett made the trip…

NEXT MONTH

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.

TIME TO GET HARVESTING WITH NEW BALER

TAKE TO THE TRACK WITH MINI GT’S WINNING PAIR OF SIX-WHEELED TYRRELLS

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Matchbox Trains • Mike Pigott looks back at the railway models from the Matchbox 1-75 series.

Against the tide • The Audi Quattro caused a revolution in world rallying in the early eighties. However, the original formula ran out of power in just a few seasons. Francisco Mota goes back to the 1980s to find out how the Audi rally team tried to solve the issue.

The Darién Gap Range Rovers • Steve Coles recounts the British Trans-Americas Expedition from the 1970s and shares the results of his own exploration to track down the scale models of the pioneering Range Rovers involved.

TOY COLLECTORS PRICE GUIDE • Bringing you nearly 100 pages of auction prices from the past year

Feathers in our cap… • From the 1940s to the 1970s, toymakers were inspired by the commercial vehicles and buses produced by Guy Motors of Wolverhampton. Nigel Robertshaw looks at those displaying the Guy name and Indian head logo…

Don’t be a dummy! • Mike Pigott looks at this novelty range from Matchbox which was based on a television road safety campaign.

Wonder Woman Jet • Paul Brent Adams looks at a replica of a jet first seen in the 2020 movie Wonder Woman 1984.

The GT from Slough • David Wright explores the background to a rare but curvy British sports car, and the models of it.

Mercedes 300SL • In which Steve Coles compares models of the same car… but in differing scales!

Accessorise to survive • Corgi didn’t just make vehicles, as Gijs Noordam reviews the numerous characters and accessories.

Swaps in the playground • Ed Karswell ponders the wonderful world of model collecting.

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 second half of 1972.

The Foden 14-Ton Tanker • DTCA Chairman, Michael Driver, picks another vintage favourite from Dinky…

A-Z of diecast • In which Alwyn Brice reaches the letter E in his diecast round-up.

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

AUCTION NEWS

WHAT’S YOUR COLLECTION WORTH?

LOOKING FOR A JOB IN THE AUCTION INDUSTRY?

EBAY 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

Dear Editor

TOYFAIR TIMES

A trip to Paris • Hazel Ralston considers the world of model collecting, through different eyes…