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 PARTS FOR YOUR DIECAST RESTORATIONS

BIG-SCALE MUSTANG FROM EAGLEMOSS

SURFS UP WITH THE CORGI MODEL CLUB’S LATEST REPRODUCTION

WEAR YOUR COLLECTING HABIT WITH PRIDE

Welcome

BUICK ELECTRA IN STOCK AND READY TO SHIP AT THE GOLDVARG COLLECTION

INSPIRATION FOR REPURPOSING • Charles Barnett reports from The Spring Classic Car Show.

DIECAST NEWS IN BRIEF COLLECTOR

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.

ASTON’S SUPER STYLISH DB5 CONVERTIBLE IS DESTINED TO BE A CULT CLASSIC

CONRAD’S LATEST REISSUE OF THE MIGHTY CASE CX 800 WILL DEFINITELY GRAB YOU

NORTHCORD’S LATEST ENVIRO400 OFFERS PLENTY OF COMFORTING FEATURES

YOUR SUBSCRIPTION YOUR WAY!

GET READY TO GO STREET RACING WITH IXO’S LB NISSAN

On white rims • Following hard on the tailgate of last month’s “Night eyes” new model spotlight, Stephen Paul Hardy takes a second dip into OttOmobile’s recent releases with a trio that, by pure chance, are all shod with wheels finished in white.

End of the line • Stephen Paul Hardy explains why this recently-released 1/18 resincast Porsche from GT Spirit’s coverage of the 911 story marks the end of the line for two reasons.

The most beautiful Alfas • Alfa Romeo has a strong heritage in building beautiful two-door coupes. Francisco Mota traces the best from the brand’s rich history with a collection of 1/43 scale replicas.

Sentosa Express • Mike Pigott continues his occasional series on diecast trains, with a look at some models based on a monorail from Singapore.

American muscle in France • Twenty years ago, at Le Mans, three famous US automotive brands were making a real name for themselves in endurance racing with front-engined cars. Rick Wilson was there and has the models too.

The best of Berliet • Olivier Weyl shares a selection of the famous French manufacturer’s commercial vehicle models, from the Camions Berliet partwork.

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

A very strange pair • Paul Brent Adams takes to the skies to find an interesting brace of miniature replicas.

It’s a small world • There has been a huge surge in the popularity of 1/64 scale in recent years. Rick Wilson has been truly swept along by the wave of new manufacturers and highly-detailed miniatures.

Batman v Superman • Mike Pigott continues his series on superheroes, with a look at these high quality diecast figures from Tomica of Japan.

From plastic to diecast • Andrew Ralston tells the story of this French company that started by producing plastic cars in the 1950s and made a surprise entry to the diecast market nearly sixty years later.

Alexandr Bistriy • Dmitriy Lisin and Richard Young once again collaborate to turn the spotlight on another prolific Eastern European model maker.

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

Opel Diplomat V8 Coupé • David Lynn reminisces about one of his old European favourites.

Brinks Armoured Car • DTCA Chairman, Michael Driver, picks another vintage favourite by...