Diecast Collector Magazine

3 June 2025

Inside the July 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. Female Perspective - Hazel Ralston considers the world of model collecting, through different eyes... NEW MODELS What's New - Five pages looking at the latest new models and in-depth reviews. Diecast Collector Model Shop - We’ve reviewed the models... now you can buy them directly from us! Latest releases from Corgi - Here we see the new models that will arrive over the next few months... FEATURES The name is...Esprit - As the Lotus Esprit celebrates a half century since its launch in 1975, Francisco Mota gathers models that tell the story of this iconic sports car. A farewell to the RAF Puma - After more than 50 years in service the RAF retired the last of its Puma helicopters. To mark the occasion Jarrod Cotter looks at the Corgi 1/72 scale model. Diecast Copies - Part 2 - Andrew Ralston examines a practice once common in the diecast industry - making copies of someone else’s products. Range Rover at 55 - Range Rover owner and enthusiast Steve Coles explores small scale models produced of the Range Rover Classic since its introduction 55 years ago. Lionel Century Club - Mike Pigott looks at this exclusive range of diecast locomotives, made by American model railway company Lionel. 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