Diecast Collector Magazine

Fairs and events galore in June’s Diecast Collector.

The June issue of Diecast Collector brings together the people, models and nostalgia that continue to shape the hobby. This month, we meet dedicated collector Sini in Driven to Collect, exploring how a lifelong passion for three-inch diecast cars has been inspired by family, film and the thrill of tracking down rare pieces.

Elsewhere, Ian McDermott’s Renovation Game series reaches its final stages, focusing on those all-important finishing touches, from replicating original paintwork to careful reassembly.

Jarrod Cotter takes to the skies with Corgi’s striking 1:48 AV-8B Harrier II in ‘Black Sheep’ livery, while Steve Coles looks back at the Bedford TK and charts the evolution of Saab’s Turbo models.

Also in this issue…

JOIN THE PARTY
Group A rules gave many car brands the illusion that they could just pick up the most appropriate car from their lineup and go rallying. Francisco Mota remembers some of these “adventures”.

TOY OR MODEL?
Douglas R. Kelly goes in search of realism and open wheel arches with Lansing Silk-Toys.

COLLECTING CHAMPIONS
Chris Stonor continues his series focusing on people keeping the toy and model collectable market alive and thriving. This month, he meets up with toy fair promoter, Lorraine Powles, of ‘J & J Fairs’.

DIECAST DEVOTEE
Alwyn Brice profiles Robert Newson, a collector who might well be termed a diecast archaeologist.

THE STORY OF THE SAAB TURBO
Steve Coles takes a look at the development of Saab’s Turbo cars through four key models.

ESVAL’S BENTLEY
Charles Barnett takes a closer look at this long-awaited new release.

PRICE GUIDE
Auction results from around the country.

EBUYS
Our guide to what’s been selling well on eBay.