Collecting Diecast Model Cars

Diecast Model World is a glossy British magazine dedicated to the world of collecting diecast model vehicles.
The magazine is self-published by Mike Forbes, editor of Ian Allan Publishing's classic transport journal Vintage Roadscene and former editor of Diecast Collector Magazine.
The first issue of Diecast Model World featured articles on Bristol buses by Forbes, Corgi fairground models by Alistair Golding, vintage fire engines by Mike Pigott, Dinky forklifts by Roger Wynn, and Japanese models of Austin cars by Andrew Ralston. There was also a roundup of new products, a feature on classic models and their real-life counterparts by Malcolm Bates, and an article about promotional model trucks from supermarkets by Mike King. Sadly, King died just prior to the magazine being...

[03/10/16, via Anderson Independent-Mail]
Motor Mouth: A car collection that’s all about the small stuff From tiny Matchbox cars to models of Greyhound buses nearly a foot long, King has amassed an impressive collection of diecast model cars ranging from a 1915 Mack oil tanker to a brand-new Nissan GTR. "Earl's had a passion for cars ever since he was a kid ... [...]

[03/04/16, via Huddersfield Examiner]
Historical items worth thousands of pounds and other items stolen from Hepworth home Initially police revealed that a collection of 277 antique medals had been ... a Powershot digital camera and 15 model cars described as turn of the century diecast metal. Anyone who can help should call 101 quoting crime reference 1690867. [...]

[03/02/16, via bestride.com]
Your First Car: The History of Matchbox Toys By the 1960s, Matchbox was the largest brand of toy diecast cars on the planet ... “King Size” and “Speed Kings” models of trucks and cars in a larger scale, and then hit big with collectors with the Matchbox Models of Yesteryear, an eventual ... [...]

[03/01/16, via Digital Journal]
The Akron/Cleveland Area Will Be Overtaken By Toy Mania When The Antique Toy Buying Show Comes To Town Many people are surprised by what collectors ... Cast Iron, Diecast, Slot Cars, Friction, Celluloid, TV & Movie Characters, Disney, Superheroes, Popeye, Coca Cola, Trains, Playsets, Lunchboxes, Comic Books, Redline Hot Wheels, Models, Action Figures ... [...]

[02/29/16, via Autoblog]
Model Car Collecting: Collector scale 1:18 Scale 1:18 has been growing in popularity since Italian company Bburago started releasing various cars in this larger scale in the early 1980's. Other model car manufacturers ... but now make great 1:18 scale diecast cars in the $40 to $80 range. [...]