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.

Welcome

NEWS IN BRIEF

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OUT AND ABOUT

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.

CORGI’S ESCORT MK2 RS2000 IS REALLY PROFESSIONAL

Wonders from Wendelstein • Stephen Paul Hardy returns to Bavaria for an update on the recently released 1/43 wonders from AutoCult.

Wild things • Solido’s roll out of its new series of 1/43 models has begun to demonstrate an additional dimension of appeal, as Stephen Paul Hardy explains.

How to fight the quattro • Forty years ago, Audi turned the WRC upside down with the quattro. Lancia fought the German 2+2 coupé with a small and light rear-wheel-drive sportscar. Francisco Mota recounts the story of the Rally 037.

And the winner is?

The rise and fall of Lagonda • David Wright explores Aston Martin’s historic roots with the Lagonda Car Company.

American MG T Types • Andrew Ralston finds that models go from one extreme to the other.

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 a look at the new models released during the first half of 1965.

The Matchbox Annual • Mike Pigott looks back at the one and only Matchbox annual, from 1980.

The models of the Matchbox Annual • Following on from the appraisal of the annual itself (pages 54 and 55), Rick Wilson delves into his Matchbox collection to illustrate the models turned into comic strip form.

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

Captain Scarlet returns • Mike Pigott continues his series on Gerry Anderson’s TV-21 models with a look at this large, impressive model of the SPV from Captain Scarlet and the Mysterons.

Marvel’s Civil War • Mike Pigott continues his series on superhero models with a look at some miniature vehicles inspired by the film Captain America: Civil War.

Bedford TK Tipper • DTCA Chairman, Michael Driver, picks another vintage favourite by Dinky.

A pair of Porsches at the Targa Florio • Never lost for things to talk about, Rick Wilson shares another selection from his collection.

My best collecting year • Christopher Moor recalls his introduction to Dinky Toys.

AUCTION NEWS

ebay WATCH • Keep up with big wins on this popular online auction website - we choose three outstanding performers each month.

Price Guide • Welcome to our regular Price Guide section where we highlight a variety of collectables that have been sold through auction houses during recent months.

TOYFAIR TIMES

Dear Editor…

Tumbling dice • Whilst any statistical sampling is, to some degree, vulnerable in its representational validity, ebay at least provides a trend indicator, as Stephen Paul Hardy has been finding out recently.

NEXT MONTH

Lifting the lid • Brian Gower revisits some toy box favourites.