Diecast Collector Magazine

02 December, 2025

The January 2026 issue of Diecast Collector is now available. DC and CG unite in the new-look magazine, bringing the best of both together under one cover. Inside, you’ll also find a dedicated Collectors Gazette section. Inside Diecast Collector • Rally perfume - Francisco Mota tells the story of one of the biggest privateer rally teams in Europe of the 1980s. • Corgi’s Fiesta Mk2 finally breaks cover - Steve Coles examines the Popular Plus and XR2 versions in detail and weighs them up against Neo’s resin rival. • Collaborating in style - Andrew Ralston explores how Minialuxe and Mont Blanc joined forces to blend metal and plastic in the 1950s, creating the distinctive Berliet ‘Shell’ tanker. • Lights, camera & some action - Mike, our designer, takes his budget photography a step further by purchasing a cheap lightbox. • Price guide - Value your collection with auction results from around the country. • Ebuys - Our guide to what’s been selling well on eBay this month. • ToyTrac 2025 - The South West’s biggest and longest-running farm model show returned to West Woodlands showground in Frome on Sunday 19 October 2025. David Pullen reports. • Superfast Restoration - Tips for how to bring your playworn models back to life. • Your collection - A pictorial snapshot of your prized diecast models and collections. • Model Shop - We’ve reviewed your models… now you can buy them directly from us! Inside Collectors Gazette • The ultimate LEGO collectable - George Chrysostomou takes a deep dive into the unusual history of the Star Wars galaxy’s most beloved ship… in brick form! • Anyone for steampunk? - Mark Nolan promises to lay off the dad jokes in this overview of Hornby’s venture into the wacky world of steampunk trains. • Supermania - Gerald Edwards delves into the history of Superman memorabilia collecting from its outset, uncovering some fascinating facts and rare items. • Collecting champions - Chris Stoner continues his series focusing on people who are keeping the old toy collectable market alive and thriving. This month, he meets up with Alan Redfearn. • Toy stories - Ed Karswell looks at job lots and ponders the world of model collecting.