Diecast Collector Magazine

1 May 2025

Inside the June issue of Diecast Collector, we bring you: REGULARS News and events - What's happening in the world of diecast collecting. Then and Now - Steve Coles continues his series comparing vintage models with their present day counterparts. 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. Toy Tales - Ed Karswell ponders the wonderful world of model collecting. NEW MODELS What's New - Five pages looking at the latest new models and in-depth reviews. Into Summer... Stephen Paul Hardy reflects on the fact that the year has only really just started in terms of the roll out of model releases. FEATURES Lone Star's Forgotten Fords - The search is on for three Fords that failed to cross the Lone Star finishing line. James Robertshaw finds out more. We are the Champions - Only a handful of drivers and manufacturers are crowned world champions, Francisco Mota selects the top 1/43 scale replicas. Diecast Copies - Andrew Ralston examines a practice once common in the diecast industry - making copies of someone else’s products. More on the Fiat EV - Kevin Brock continues his journey through electric Fiats... Reality Check - Mini Moke - In which Alwyn Brice compares the miniature with the real thing. The Marauder Story - In which David Wright decides to create his own scale model of a Marauder.. AUCTIONS Online results - We help you to put a value on your collection, with a look at recent online results. Price Guide - Value your collection with auction results from around the country. Toy Fair Times - News of upcoming auctions and events that you might want to put in your diary.