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

NEW SHEARINGS COACH HAS JUST ARRIVED

A TRIO OF NEW CUSTOMISED TRUCKS FROM SEARCH IMPEX

ALL MIXED UP

A NEW BRAND EMERGES

CHANGES TO THE SAINT’S VOLVO

Welcome

RAMSAY’S 18TH EDITION – ON SALE NOW!

SPARK’S LE MANS CENTENARY

NEW BRAUSI MODELS ARE NOW AT BHM

FIRST SIGHT OF NEW BBR 1/64 RELEASES AT NUREMBERG

NEWS IN BRIEF

Feeling the pinch?

OXFORD DIECAST'S PAIR OF BRAND NEW DUMPER TRUCKS REALLY LOOK THE PART • 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.

THE SKY (LARK) IS THE LIMIT WITH THIS NEW VINTAGE AMERICAN GEM BY AUTOMODELLO

CORGI'S TRIUMPH OF SCALE ENGINEERING IS WELL WORTH THE SCRAMBLE TO GET ONE

GRAB THIS GREAT NEW TVR-BASED GRIFFITH FROM AUTOMODELLO

SPECIALLY-PACKAGED JGTC CASTROL SUPRA OPENS UP A NEW ERA

RACE BACK TO THE FIFTIES WITH CMR'S MIGHTY 250F

Matching numbers • As a phrase, “matching numbers” has, in automotive enthusiasts’ circles, become increasingly significant when it comes to authentication. But, as Stephen Paul Hardy points out, it also has a connotation in terms of diecast collecting.

Classic 1980s Coupé • With German paint colours being a theme of his this month, Stephen Paul Hardy looks at another classic 1980s essential from OttOmobile.

Nuremberg Report • Rick Wilson shares the news from the 2023 Spielwarenmesse.

NOW ON SALE! • Helping collectors and dealers value their collection since 1983

FARMING • David Pullen brings news of the farm releases at Spielwarenmesse.

Super Boss • Mike Pigott looks at the Matchbox models based on the fleet of legendary American trucker and showman, Tyrone Malone.

Red and white • When we started the Racing Colours series, one of the first subjects was Marlboro-sponsored racing and rally cars. Francisco Mota has continued collecting, so here’s the second instalment with some of his recent finds.

More Renault 4 • John Harrison continues his look at Renault’s fabulous 4 and shares his collection of miniature replicas.

Superman in action • Mike Pigott continues his series on superheroes as we look at this imaginative model produced by Hot Wheels exclusively for a comic book convention.

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 in 1966 – a bumper year, featuring the most successful Corgi Toys release ever.

Audi R8-405 • Never lost for things to talk about, Rick Wilson shares another selection from his collection.

It’s circus time again • Greg Peters has a passion for circus-related diecasts and regularly exhibits them. Following on from his articles in the May 2021 and February 2022 issues, here he details some more of the Corgi Chipperfields models.

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

Leyland Atlantean Bus • DTCA Chairman, Michael Driver, picks another vintage favourite by Dinky.

LIMITED EDITION COLLECTIBLE CARDS

EVERYBODY IS GOING BAT CRAZY AT VECTIS AUCTIONS

DIECAST APLENTY AT WARWICK & WARWICK

TV FAVOURITES A SUCCESS AT C&T

PriceGuide • Welcome to our regular Price Guide section...