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.

READY FOR AN ADVENTURE WITH SOLIDO’S NEW MEHARI

GET MOVING WITH THE NEW RELEASES FROM MATCHBOX

NEW PRE-WAR ROVER TRIO FROM BHM

NEW RAMSAY’S 18TH EDITION

VOTE FOR CORGI! THE NEXT CORGI MODEL CLUB RELEASE IS NEARLY HERE

Welcome

A BONNIE NEW BUS FROM NMC’S EXTENSIVE DEPOT

SUCCESS IS ASSURED FOR CORGI’S NEW TRANSIT

NEWS IN BRIEF

SPECIAL OFFER! • ONE OFF PAYMENT SUBSCRIPTION

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.

KK-SCALE’S BODACIOUS BARCHETTA TAKES THE WIN • 1/18 scale

Solido in party mood • Solido has gone through a succession of ownerships in its 90 year history, but its image has stayed consistent throughout, with a loyal following. Stephen Paul Hardy joins in the birthday celebrations.

Blaulicht Satz • New releases of established, much modelled, traditional themes can either be rather old hat or, as Stephen Paul Hardy finds out, they can be refreshingly appealing in a comforting sort of way.

Off to the races • By the late 1960s, Porsche’s motorsport department had grown to a point where a serious rethink of its logistics became urgent. Francisco Mota recounts the story of three race transporters that changed all that.

Lone Star’s Lost Legacy • In May 1988, Lone Star closed its doors for good – but remarkably this wasn’t the end of the road for its famed Impy cars. James Robertshaw tells the amazing story of a recent fascinating discovery.

Concept-driven • Pininfarina’s amazing Abarth 2000 concept was first shown to the world at the Brussels Motor Show in January 1969. Kevin Brock delves into the history and the diecasts made of this incredible car.

King of the Seven Seas • Mike Pigott continues his series on superhero vehicles as we take a look at the Hot Wheels models based on the recent film adaptation of Aquaman.

Workbench • Rick Wilson shares his current project progress.

The playground racers • John Tailby remembers some early diecast racing cars and, in particular, those of BRM.

A winning combination • Never lost for things to talk about, Rick Wilson shares another selection from his collection.

Power Trax Super Trucks • Mike Pigott looks at a set of four monster trucks that were available only as an on-pack cereal offer.

CORGI THROUGH THE YEARS • Rick Wilson continues his series of year-by-year articles from the beginning of the brand in 1956. We restart the series with a look at the new models released during 1964.

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

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? Long time Diecast Collector contributor, David Wright, is this month’s castaway.

Morris 1100 • DTCA Chairman, Michael Driver, picks another vintage favourite by Dinky.

AUCTIONNEWS

GERRY ANDERSON DINKYS COMING OUT OF THE SHADOWS

CORGI’S ICE CREAM SURPRISE

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