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

NEW MODELS JUST IN FROM OXFORD DIECAST

THE ULTIMATE TINTIN THEMED MODEL?

1912 OPEL EI STREAMLINER FROM AUTOPIONEER

NEW FROM CULT!

RELIANT SCIMITAR SE5A GTE FROM MATRIX

ESVAL RESCHEDULE NEW RELEASE PROGRAMME

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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.

WAS THIS COMBINE WORTH THE WAIT?

GRAB YOURSELF A REAL SLICE OF ITALIAN AUTOMOTIVE STYLE

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Latest releases from Corgi • The sun is out and as is now something of a tradition for Corgi fans, it is accompanied by the unveiling of the latest model range. Here we see models that will arrive over the next few months…

The name is…Esprit! • This year, the Lotus Esprit celebrates a half century since its launch in 1975. Time for Francisco Mota to gather a few 1/43 scale models that tell the story of this iconic sports car.

A farewell to the RAF Puma • After more than 50 years in service, in March this year the RAF retired the last of its Puma helicopters. To mark the occasion Jarrod Cotter looks at the Corgi 1/72 scale model of the Puma HC.1

Diecast copies • In part one of this study Andrew Ralston examined how diecast models were copied in the UK. This second instalment looks at how the practice of copying was carried out in other countries in Europe.

Pontiac Trans-Am • In which Steve Coles compares models of the same car… but in a variety of differing sizes and scales!

The Range Rover reaches 55! • In this first of a three part series, Range Rover owner and enthusiast Steve Coles explores small scale models produced of the Range Rover Classic since its introduction 55 years ago.

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Lionel Century Club Mike • Pigott looks at this exclusive range of diecast locomotives, made by American model railway company Lionel.

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

A-Z of diecast • It’s time for O and P, writes Alwyn Brice.

TOP VINTAGE MODEL • DTCA Chairman, Michael Driver, picks another vintage favourite from Dinky…

SALE RESULTS • From collectables of the future to old favourites, online auctions will always manage to produce some interesting finds… and occasionally, even more amazing prices! We visit auction houses and sites for this month’s results.

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Road safety in miniature • Hazel Ralston considers the world of model collecting, through different eyes…