Diecast Collector Magazine

1 April 2025

Inside the May issue of Diecast Collector, we bring you: REGULARS News and events - What's happening in the world of diecast collecting. Little and Large - In which Steve Coles compares models of the same car... but in differing scales! Collecting by Numbers - Charting the evolution of the Matchbox Superfast range during the Lesney years, from 1969 to 1982. A-Z of Diecast - In which Alwyn Brice continues his series, leafing through the alphabet of diecasts. Top Vintage Model - DTCA Chairman, Michael Driver, picks another vintage favourite from Dinky. Dear Editor - Your diecast-related questions shared. A female perspective - Hazel Ralston considers the world of model collecting, through different eyes... NEW MODELS What's New - Seven pages looking at the latest new models and in-depth reviews. Masterpieces from AutoCult - Stephen Paul Hardy brings us right up to date with news of AutoCult’s latest exclusive 1/43 sealed resin models. Rolling with Kess - Mike Coupe looks at the new 1947 Rolls Royce Phantom III Labourdette Vutotal Cabriolet, from Kess Models. EATURES The K3 Evolution - Francisco Mota looks at what German specialists Kremer Racing made of the Porsche K3 evolution version. 70 years of the Citroën DS - Andrew Ralston gives you an overview of Citroën DS models, from the 'hard to find' to the collecting classics. Simply magnificent - David Lynn explores the choice of 1/43 models of the evocative Rover 3-Litre and 3.5-Litre, possibly Solihull’s most iconic car design. USAF Thunderbirds F-16C - Jarrod Cotter looks at one of the Hobby Master models of the 1/72 scale USAF Thunderbirds F-16s. Take it off - David Boxall takes a look at one of Corgi’s most ingenious inventions. AUCTIONS Price Guide - Value your collection with auction results from around the country. Online results - We help you to put a value on your collection, with a look at recent online results. Toy Fair Times - News of upcoming auctions and events that you might want to put in your diary.