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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MATTEL ANNOUNCE LATEST BRICK SHOP AND HOT WHEELS COLLABORATION

WALSALL TOY FAIR IS BACK

MODEL NAMEPLATES SAVED

WINNERS OF THE ANNUAL INDUSTRY AWARDS REVEALED

UNEXPECTED GROWTH IN TOY MARKET

EXPERTS PREDICT DIECAST MARKET TO SURGE TO $2.3 BILLION

HOT WHEELS & SUPERMARIO TO COMBINE

NEXT MONTH • MAY 2026 Issue 343

SUPERB START TO THE YEAR AT EXCALIBUR

WARWICK & WARWICK SET SIGHTS ON MARCH AUCTION

RECORD FOR MATCHBOX AT VECTIS

STAR WARS & RETRO TOYS SCORE BIG AT C&T

New model of the month • Keith D’Souza picks a standout new release. This month, he reviews the Ford XT Falcon GT.

OOR WULLIE TAKES THE WHEEL

Racing in the veins • After Momo’s early years that we visited in Part I of this article, Francisco Mota takes us to modern times. The livery evolved but kept being one of the easiest to recognise.

Lightning strikes • Jarrod Cotter looks at the latest release of a Corgi 1:48 scale Lightning, the all-over silver F.6 XR726.

The Renovation Game: Part Three • This month, Ian McDermott takes us through the first part of the restoration process: the strip-down.

Driven to collect • Jonathan Crellin (Jono) reflects on a lifelong passion for Matchbox, from childhood beginnings to a 15,000-model collection built purely for enjoyment.

Style, ambition & legacy • For this month’s ‘Then and now’, Steve Coles takes a closer look at the Ferrari Daytona-inspired Rover SD1.

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

Ring the bell Wrestling figures through the ages • Grapple with this! George Chrysostomou battles with the history of wrestling figures.

Back on track • Rick Wilson takes a snapshot of the much-loved Scalextric slot racing system from the 1960s.

The green belt • In the second and final part of this two-part feature, Alwyn Brice concludes his review of classic British diecast military model suppliers.

A very British compromise • “These trains are small. Those trains are far away.” Mark Nolan attempts to explain how we ended up with two scales with the same gauge, without confusing Father Dougal.

The Model Bus Federation • Every other month, Ann Evans and Rob Tysall will be visiting a toy collector’s club or society. This month, they meet the Model Bus Federation.

My eBay Poker face • Ed Karswell ponders the world of model collecting.

Take to the water • In the first of two articles, Andrew Ralston looks at how British diecast companies linked up existing cars to boat trailers to create something new without incurring further tooling costs.

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 Steve Pickering.

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!

Marketing marvels and mishaps • Ever wondered about the world of the diecast in the pre-internet age? Alwyn Brice takes us back to model promotion, retail successes – and the also-rans.

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