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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New model of the month • Keith D’Souza picks a standout new release. This month, he reviews the Ecurie Ecosse.

Rally cars for the road • Between 1987 and 1996, the rules for rallying’s top category were called Group A. Francisco Mota gathers 1:43 replicas of most of the cars from this period and shows why they gave birth to a golden age of street legal homologation specials.

Devil-in-the-dusk • Jarrod Cotter looks at a Corgi 1:48 scale Bristol F.2b Fighter, which honours a successful night in the history of 39 Squadron during World War One.

The Renovation Game: Part Four • This month, Ian McDermott puts some paint on the Dinky Alfa Romeo project car.

Driven to collect • Roy Hyndman’s journey into Mettoy Corgi collecting proves it’s never too late to find your niche, and build a collection that matters.

Daimler CWA6 Utility Bus • Steve Coles explores a vehicle that kept people mobile during 1940s wartime Britain.

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

Spielwarenmesse 2026 • From 1:64 innovations to 1:8 showpieces, Alex Winson reports from the 75th anniversary Spielwarenmesse in Nuremberg on what collectors can expect in 2026.

Super 8 movies • Richard Bevan concludes his two-part exploration of Super 8 movies, first featured in our February issue

Click together modular Lego • George Chrysostomou builds a picture of LEGO’s modular series.

Shunting your wagons • Since railways began, the humble shunting loco has been crucial in getting coaches and wagons in the right place in the right order, as Mark Nolan discovers.

The crowds flock to Barry’s fairs • Every other month, Ann Evans and Rob Tysall head out to review the UK’s finest toy fairs. This month they explore a Barry Potter Toy Collectors’ Fair.

I think I’ve stalled • Ed Karswell ponders the world of model collecting.

The Turntable Fire Escape • DTCA Chairman, Michael Driver, picks another vintage favourite from Dinky.

Collecting Champions • Chris Stonor continues his series, focusing on people keeping the toy and model collectable market alive and thriving. This month, he meets up with Russell Martin of ‘RM Toys.’

Take to the water • Andrew Ralston continues his look at classic British diecast sets combining cars with boat trailers and explains how Corgi took a different approach from rivals Dinky and Spot-On.

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!

Impact Model Cars • In an exclusive interview, Keith D’Souza chats with founders Jez and Nicole, who share insights into their journey and what the future looks like.

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