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.

Celebrate what you love • From rare vintage items to the latest model arrivals

Brilliant Buxton

Diecast Collector

SCOTTISH ENVIRO400 JOINS NORTHCORD FLEET

JETPACK TROOPER READY FOR TAKE-OFF

CRACKING NEW WALLACE AND GROMIT LEGO SET

MATTEL NAMES CLASS OF LEGENDS

BURNS MITSUBISHI LEADS TARMAC WORKS LINE-UP

NEXT MONTH • DECEMBER 2026 Issue 350

VOLKSROD EYES HOT WHEELS GLORY

DINKY COLLECTORS COME TOGETHER

A MUSICAL TRIBUTE TO JOHN WILLIAMS

MATCHBOX & WWF RARITIES

SPIDER-MAN SWINGS TO £3,400

BOBA FETT BLASTS PAST ESTIMATE

TINPLATE RACER SPEEDS TO £650

New model of the month • Keith D’Souza picks a standout new release. This month, he reviews Laudo Racing-Models’ Fiat 130 Berlina.

Corgi bring back Chitty in 1:43 scale

Little brother • Often referred to as the Porsche 911’s little brother, the 914/6 also enjoyed a career in motorsport. In the first of a two-part feature, Francisco Mota researches the story of Porsche’s most accessible model of the early 1970s through 1:43 scale models.

Cold War Warrior • Jarrod Cotter looks at Corgi’s new 1:72 scale release of the SEPECAT Jaguar GR.1.

The Renovation Game: Part Ten • In this instalment, Ian McDermott ventures into the world of tinplate.

Driven to collect • A childhood Matchbox sparked a lifelong fascination for Jeff Koch, leading to a career writing about cars, a spell with Johnny Lightning and a collection of around 14,000 models.

Juguetes Ruestes • Fedor Eliseev and Fernando Rey explore Argentina’s distinctive 1:37 diecast series.

What’s in a Number? • The 1-75 series laid bare number by number.

Shady dealings • Ed Karswell ponders the world of model collecting.

The Thrill of the Chase • Charlie, a magpie collector with a garage heaving with bygone treasures, sets off in pursuit of vintage toys, unusual collectables and the occasional bargain, wherever the trail leads.

Small price, big fun • These German toys were sold using the slogan, “Good toys don’t always have to be expensive.” Andrew Ralston investigates how accurate that statement is.

We came, we saw, we collected • From interactive Kenner toys made for ghost-busting adventures to huge modern LEGO sets, Luke Moss explores some of the best Ghostbusters collectables.

Collectable LEGO ® sets • George Chrysostomou explores how much these iconic LEGO collectables will set you back.

Marvel Comic-Con Special Editions • Mike Pigott looks at the models made by Hot Wheels exclusively for the San Diego Comic-Con.

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!

Professionalmania • Keith D’Souza speaks to Tony Buller about his passion for The Professionals and how it inspired his range of collectable models.

About time • This issue, it’s fast forward (in a backwards kind of way) with Alwyn Brice.

The Flowers fleet • In this first of two articles, Steve Coles takes a look at how one of our long-gone but great British breweries can be remembered, in model form, most of which probably won’t cost you much more than a couple of pints!

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