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.

NEW THE PROFESSIONALS CAPRI FROM CORGI GETS BRAND NEW WHEELS

MAIDENHEAD STATIC MODEL CLUB AGM '23

MATCHBOX RECREATES GOLD STATE COACH

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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.

MOTOR CITY REVIVAL DODGE STATION WAGON HAS DEFINITELY BEEN WORTH THE WAIT

SOLIDO’S VINTAGE PORSCHE IS THE APPLE OF MY EYE

The Volkswagen Golf from Graz • Prompted by one of OttOmobile’s latest releases, Stephen Paul Hardy reflects on one of Volkswagen’s most interesting variations of the second generation Golf.

Perfect Pug • The 205, notably in its GTi form, was credited by many as a turning point in the company’s fortunes with the ‘Griffe’ being the cherry on the icing as Stephen Paul Hardy explains.

Coming soon from Corgi • Corgi has announced its new model releases for the next few months. There’s new tooling, some old favourites, and plenty more.

New from Oxford Diecast

The Red Arrows • Jarrod Cotter looks at the 1/72 scale Corgi Hawk T.1/T.1A, modelling the aircraft of the RAF’s famous aerobatic team, the Red Arrows.

The last victorious 911 • It is already 25 years since Porsche won Le Mans with a ‘911’ for the last time. Francisco Mota tells why the GT1 project was not an easy undertaking, requiring three years and three different generations to achieve glory.

Workbench • Rick Wilson shares his current project progress.

13cabs • Our resident Aussie, Mike Pigott, looks at this small range of Australian taxis made by French company Majorette.

Ford Escort Mk2 RS2000 by Vanguards • David Lynn details the models released so far by Corgi from its new tooling.

Fast and Fancy • With Ixo’s new release of the 2019 Le Mans GTE Am class winner, Rick Wilson completes a trio of models of the car in different scales.

Jurassic Park by Tomica • Mike Pigott continues his series on Jurassic Park as we examine the models made by Tomica of Japan.

Jim Clark Motorsport ort Museum • Rick Wilson finally ticks off a ‘must see’ on his list.

Dragstrip Dinkys • Never lost for things to talk about, Rick Wilson shares another selection from his collection.

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? Andy Graves is this month’s castaway hero.

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

Alvis Sports Tourer • DTCA Chairman, Michael Driver, picks another vintage favourite by Dinky.

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