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.

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Welcome

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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.

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Avec frites • With the new releases from Solido for 2023 already lining up, Stephen Paul Hardy chooses from the menu that was served up as 2022 came to a close.

Fab Fords • Stephen Paul Hardy turns the spotlight on two ‘heavyweights’ from GT Spirit.

Corgi Vanguards Cortina Mk5 • David Lynn reviews the new tooling and compares it with the previously-released Mk4 and Ixo’s Taunus TC3.

New from Corgi for 2023 • A new catalogue from Corgi is always eagerly awaited. With this latest publication, the new model releases for the next four months are here.

The very last of its kind • It’s 40 years since Lancia’s Rally 037 took its Rallye Monte Carlo win and the marque’s fourth WRC title. In part 2, Francisco Mota focuses on the final stages of development of the last sportscar ever to win a world rally event.

France’s family favourite • John Harrison takes a look at Renault’s fabulous 4 and shares his collection of miniature replicas. In this first instalment, he delves into the history of the car and some models in 1/43 scale.

We’re all going on a… • Never lost for things to talk about, Rick Wilson shares another selection from his collection.

Alfa Romeo 4C Coupé and Spider models • David Lynn extends his collection of the stylish Italian beauty.

The Hot Wheels Years: 1999 • Mike Pigott continues his series on the Hot Wheels annual new releases. This time we go back over 20 years to look at the new castings from 1999.

The Standard Vanguard in miniature • Andrew Ralston details the models of this wonderful classic car.

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 second half of 1965.

Diecast for the Table Top • TT scale has been around for many decades, but now it’s back and making some serious noise in the world of diecast. Rick Wilson dusts off some old models to help bring it all into focus.

Workbench • Rick Wilson shares his current project progress.

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? Chawit Chiwarattanaphan, is this month’s castaway hero.

AUCTION NEWS

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

Johnston Road Sweeper • DTCA Chairman, Michael Driver, picks another vintage favourite by...