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.

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Diecast Collector

MONSTER TOYS INSPIRE LABUBU PROFIT SURGE

MEET TINY VINYL

FUNKO AND KINDER TEAM UP TO CREATE A NEW COLLECTING CRAZE

MBC REVEALS DUBLIN BUS ENVIRO 500 MODEL

NEW HOT TOYS ANAKIN COLLECTABLE UNVEILED

A COLLECTOR’S PARADISE

STUNNING VINTAGE STAR WARS AUCTION ESTIMATES £172,000

NEXT MONTH

LEAD TAKES THE LEAD

STAR WARS COLLECTION SELLS FOR OVER £5,000

MECCANO SELLS WELL AT VECTIS

GUYS AND DOLLS

OTTOMOBILE’S PERFECT MODEL CHOICE FOR ALL VOLKSWAGEN CALIFORNIA ENTHUSIASTS • 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.

Aston’s pre-war tourer returns • Matrix’s Aston Martin 15/98 arrives in 1:43 scale. Mike Coupe takes a look.

Golden memories • There are many versions to choose from in Porsche’s 911 line-up, however, an off-road 911 few could expect. Francisco Mota looks at the 911 Dakar and its extravagant optional liveries.

The early years of a diecast giant • Beginning as a small plastics company in Hong Kong, Maisto has grown into one of the world’s biggest diecast manufacturers. Andrew Ralston traces the story.

Vauxhall’s Mk2 Astra GTE • Steve Coles continues his series comparing vintage models with their present day counterparts.

Superfast 1969-1982 • Charting the evolution of the Matchbox Superfast range during the Lesney years.

When Lone Star ruled the rails • How push-along trains helped shape the future of N gauge

Is Vinted the new eBay? • Our Junior Content Editor, Amelia, explores the differences between Vinted and eBay so you don’t have to.

Collecting champions • Chris Stonor continues his series focusing on people who are keeping the old toy collectable market alive and thriving. This month, he meets up with Barney Brown.

The push for N gauge • Mark Nolan rediscovers the joys of push-along trains which blazed the trail for smaller scales.

Top gum • Alwyn Brice opens up a few bubble gum wrappers and enthuses on a golden decade.

Fighter jets and festive tins • Our monthly gaze into the weird but wonderful world of collector/dealer, Obsolete Oz. Buying and selling since the 1970s, Oz has developed a great knack for unearthing amazing finds.

The job lot • Ed Karswell ponders the world of model collecting.

Routemasters to reindeers • Our Junior Content Editor Amelia explores Christmas models for every collector.

A decade of eclectic delights • It now seems barely possible that it was exactly a year ago Stephen Paul Hardy was trying to find out what AutoCult’s plans for celebrating its tenth birthday were from its tight-lipped CEO Thomas Roschmann. But now all is revealed.

PRICE GUIDE • Rounding up the latest toy sales from across the country with a brief visit to specialist auction rooms…

RAILWAYS

TOYS

ebuys • From collectables of the future to old favourites, eBay always manages to produce some amazing finds… and even more amazing prices!

Photography on the cheap • Mike, our designer, has a go at snapping his small collection of models without breaking the bank.

On the black stuff • Alwyn Brice continues with the letter T.

COLLECTORS MODEL SHOP • We’ve...