Die-cast toy

The term die-cast toy here refers to any toy or collectible model produced by using the die casting method. The toys are made of metal, with plastic, rubber, or glass details. Wholly plastic toys are made by a similar process of injection moulding, but the two are rarely confused. The metal used is either a lead alloy, or more commonly Zamak, an alloy of zinc with small quantities of aluminium and copper. Lead, as previously so widely used for cast metal toys, or iron are impurities that must be carefully avoided in this alloy, as they give rise to zinc pest. These alloys are also referred to casually as white metal or pot metal, although these terms are also confused with the lead toy alloys. The most common die-cast toys are scale models of automobiles, aircraft, construction...

Photo Of Volvo S90 Die Cast Scale Model Leaks - Yibada (English Edition)

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, the 1:43 die cast scale model of the Volvo S90 was leaked by a Chinese website and was eventually picked up by several car blogging websites. Additional reports claim that the photo of the scale-model is the exact replica of what the S90 will look like once it hits the market. Many car experts said that the car's design is reminiscent with that of the Concept Coupe. Additionally, the scale model also features the Thor's Hammer LED headlight design which is currently found on the Volvo XC90 crossover.

[via en.yibada.com]

Even diecast Tesla Model S toys are expensive - Autoblog (blog)

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The Model S P85 diecast scale model was officially commissioned by Tesla. Every detail was meticulously overseen directly by the Tesla Design Team in California. The same 3D CAD data used to manufacture the actual Model S was used to precisely replicate every detail, curve and surface found in the scale model. The 1:18 scale Model S features:. Made up of ~270 metal and plastic parts. Detailed interior. Diecast metal. Detailed 3rdrow seats. Carpeted trunk and interior. Seat belts made of fabric. Midnight Silver Metallic with Grey Turbine wheels, with black interior/carbon fiber décor. Red Multi-Coat with Silver Turbine wheels, with tan interior/Obeche décor. 275mm long x120mm wide (10. 82"x 4. 72"). Weight:.

[via www.autoblog.com]

[03/09/16, via Wisconsin State Farmer News]
Have you ever attended a Model Farm Toy Show? The idea didn't catch on and expand for many years, although a wide variety of companies were making good model toys all the while. Die cast farm toys started with ... All are one-sixteenth scale." The display is the best such I've ever seen; hopefully ... [...]

[03/08/16, via Shropshire Star]
Model-makers descend on Shropshire for event And Mr Stevens, secretary of Shropshire Scale Modellers and the Telford branch of ... Items can range from the Airfix-type plastic kits to model railway kits and accessories; die cast models and books as well as militaria. “We are now gearing up for ... [...]

[03/04/16, via bordercountiesadvertizer.co.uk]
Modellers stick with Ellesmere venue Gary, secretary of Shropshire Scale Modellers and the Telford branch of the International ... Items can range from the Airfix-type plastic kits to model railway kits and accessories, die-cast models and books as well as militaria. Anything related to ... [...]

[03/02/16, via bestride.com]
Your First Car: The History of Matchbox Toys It led Lesney to focus almost solely on scale models from that point forward ... You can see much more detailed photos of this model at “Live And Let Diecast” on Kinja. In the 1960s, Matchbox faced stiff competition from Hot Wheels and Johnny Lightning ... [...]

[02/29/16, via Autoblog]
Model Car Collecting: Collector scale 1:18 Other model car manufacturers such as Ertl and Minichamps soon ... 1:43 scale in the past, but now make great 1:18 scale diecast cars in the $40 to $80 range. French-based brand Ottomobile and GT Spirit make resin cars that are amazing, but somewhat ... [...]