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

INTRODUCING THE WORLD OF COLLECTING!

POST-WAR DIECAST TO FEATURE IN AUGUST AUCTION

MINICHAMPS REVEAL NEW BMW M3 REPLICAS

LEGO LAUNCHES THE FIRST EVER LEGO SHREK SETS

WORLD CUP PATCHES TO BECOME COLLECTABLES

RARE RECORDS TO GO UNDER THE HAMMER

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EXCALIBUR SALE DELIVERS COMIC ART AND TV TOY SURPRISES

GERRY ANDERSON AND JAMES BOND LOTS LEAD VECTIS RESULTS

New model of the month • Keith D’Souza picks a standout new release. This month, he reviews the Mack Valueliner V8 Prime Mover.

MBC EXPANDS ITS MODERN RANGE

Keep it simple • Francisco Mota looks at FINA-sponsored race and rally cars in another episode of Racing Colours.

The art of the model car • Hazel Ralston talks to French artist G.D. Watson about combining model cars, painting and a lifelong passion for classic cars to create striking three-dimensional artworks.

Driven to collect • Viktor Grigorov’s fascination with diecast models grew into a carefully curated collection of thousands, built through patience and passion.

Mk3 Vauxhall Cavalier • For this month’s Then and Now, Steve Coles takes a look at a once common sight on Britain’s roads: the Mk3 Vauxhall Cavalier.

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

A broad church • Ed Karswell ponders the world of model collecting.

Iconic Star Wars collectables • George Chrysostomou explores the most famous collectables from a galaxy far, far away.

A trip to Transtar • Every other month, Ann Evans and Rob Tysall head out to review the UK’s finest toy fairs. This month, they explore Transtar Promotions Toy and Train Fair in Walsall Wood.

50 years of Aardman • Angela Youngman discovers the world of Aardman collectables at a major exhibition marking 50 years of animation magic.

Collecting Champions • Chris Stonor continues his series focusing on people who are keeping the toy and model collectable market alive and thriving. This month, he meets up with SAS Auctioneer, Dominic Foster.

To infinity and the display shelf • From rare finds to new anniversary releases, the world of Toy Story collectables continues to stretch far beyond the toy box. Our Junior Content Editor Amelia explores.

Full transparency • Douglas R. Kelly tracks down a group of “ghost cars” produced by toy and model makers over the past 90 years.

Corgi Canberra • Jarrod Cotter looks at the latest Corgi 1:72 scale Canberra jet bomber to be released.

The Renovation Game: Part Eight • In the eighth part of the series, Ian McDermott explores workshop tips.

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

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

Hot Wheels Legends • What does it take for a custom build to become a Hot Wheels model? Keith D’Souza speaks to Craig Callum about the Legends Tour and the journey from garage project to diecast icon.

McGoohan and Gotham • In this issue, Alwyn Brice considers the influence of the bizarre in terms of screen vehicles and their miniature representations.

Fiesta Fiesta! • Steve Coles celebrates the 50th anniversary of...