Diecast Collector Magazine

Diecast Collector Magazine

Diecast Collector is a British magazine dedicated to the hobby of collecting diecast metal vehicles. Published monthly, it is a thick, glossy magazine featuring a variety of articles on toy and model cars, trucks and buses.

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The magazine was founded and edited by Mike Forbes, a well-known collector who formerly edited trucking magazines. Regular contributors have included Malcolm Bates, Mike Pigott, Horace Dunkley, and Andrew Ralston. Popular columns include the Matchbox Models of Yesteryear series by Horace Dunkley, the amusing 'Drive-Past' column by Brian Gower, and regular features on Hot Wheels, Matchbox Superfast and character toys by Mike Pigott. Every issue includes up-to-date news on the model industry, plus reviews of the latest diecast and white metal releases.

Diecast series covered in the magazine include Matchbox, Corgi, Dinky, Hot Wheels, Lone Star Toys, Norev, Ixo, Kenner, Exclusive First Editions, and Johnny Lightning. Articles based on TV, film and comic book character have included Batman, Spider-Man, Looney Tunes, Star Trek, The Magic Roundabout, James Bond, The Simpsons and The Green Hornet.

In October 2007, Diecast Collector celebrated its 10th Anniversary with a special issue in which columnists and readers discussed their favourite diecast models from the past decade.

In 2010, Forbes was replaced as editor by Denise Burrows, who also edits companion magazine Collectors Gazette.

Diecast Collector Magazine is published monthly by Warners Group Publications of Bourne, Lincolnshire.

Regular Contributors

  • Mike Pigott
  • Andrew Ralston
  • John Kinchen
  • Roger Wynn
  • Paul Bason
  • Roger Bailey
  • David Boxall
  • Chris Sweetman
  • Claire Packer

References

  • Diecast Collector Magazine (1997–present)

External Links

  • [1] Diecast Collector Website

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