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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CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF SPA CROFT MODELS • Mike Coupe takes a trip down memory lane…

NEXT MONTH • JULY 2024 Issue 321

JUMP AT THE CHANCE TO OWN CORGI’S NEW LARGE-SCALE HARRIER JET • 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.

NEW HOLLAND BRAUD 9070L HARVESTER

THIS PAIR OF BRITISH CLASSICS FROM OXFORD DIECAST IS A RIGHT ROYAL TREAT

Into summer… • This quarter Stephen Paul Hardy takes a look at trends in the automotive scale models market before heading south in search of some summer sunshine.

Spalding Model Tractor Show • Cathy Herron got up early to visit the longest running tractor and construction show in the UK…

The wildest Quattro • In 1985 Audi Sport decided some work had to be done in their Quattro S1 rally car. Strong competition showed that more power and a shorter wheelbase were not enough. Francisco Mota goes back to the WRC Group B era to find out how the Ingolstadt-based rally team developed their wildest car.

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

Post-war British clockwork cars • For a relatively short period after World War Two, several British toymakers combined diecast construction with clockwork mechanisms. Andrew Ralston finds out more…

Par Avion • John Morris takes a detailed look back at the early aviation output from Dinky's Paris factory.

Broen Mini-planes • Mike Pigott looks at this budget range of World War One aircraft made in Hong Kong during the 1970s.

Ford Sierra XR4i • Steve Coles continues his series comparing vintage models with their present day counterparts.

Why buses? • Reader Philip Blair tells us about his vintage bus collection and where his passion for the hobby started.

A trio of gold • Steve Coles compares three 1/64 scale model Range Rovers released by Matchbox, MINI GT and INNO64…

SUBSCRIBE & SAVE… NO COMMITMENT, NO CATCH! • Packed with inspiring, in-depth articles and informative reviews which will keep you entertained month after month!

The home of French Dinky Toys • Andrew Ralston investigates…

Corgi Gift Sets • Gijs Noordam looks at the highlights covering 1956-1970.

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 1973.

A-Z of diecast • Alwyn Brice continues to delve into the letter E.

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

Chrysler Royal Sedan • DTCA Chairman, Michael Driver, picks another vintage favourite from Dinky…

HARRIE VAN DE BOSCH DINKY TOYS COLLECTION SELLS AT VECTIS

SHOP STOCK SOLD AT BRITISH TOY AUCTIONS

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.

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