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Diecast Collector Magazine October 2025 Back Issue

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46 Reviews   •  English   •   Hobbies & Crafts (Collecting)
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This month’s edition is packed with must-read articles, rare finds, and expert insights for collectors at every level.

Regulars
Catch up on the latest News and Events in the diecast world, then join Steve Coles for Ford Sierra Rouse, comparing vintage models with their present-day counterparts.

We revisit the golden age of Matchbox with Collecting by Numbers, charting the evolution of Superfast cars during the Lesney years.

Alwyn Brice continues his alphabetical journey through the hobby in A-Z of Diecast, while DTCA Chairman Michael Driver selects another classic in Top Vintage Model.

Ed Karswell rounds things off by exploring the wonderful world of model collecting in Toy Tales.

New Models
The What’s New section spans three pages of the latest releases and in-depth reviews.

Stephen Hardy puts Solido’s Beetle under the spotlight, while we review the latest luxury releases from Matrix Models, from Jaguar to Rolls-Royce.

And don’t miss the Diecast Collector Model Shop – the models we’ve covered are now available to buy directly!

Features
Stephen Paul Hardy takes us back to the sunshine of Hanging Onto Summer, celebrating the California coupe made famous by the Beach Boys.

Francisco Mota brings the action with Hypercars Are Here!, recounting the epic Hypercars that lit up the 2024 Le Mans.

David Wright dives into the Other Vehicles that Jensen Built, exploring their significance beyond the famous names.

David Lynn chronicles the Consul, with a focus on Corgi’s BATCC release from 2010.

Paul Brent Adams then celebrates A Touch of Class with the Rolls-Royce legacy and its finest diecast renditions.
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Diecast Collector

October 2025 This month’s edition is packed with must-read articles, rare finds, and expert insights for collectors at every level. Regulars Catch up on the latest News and Events in the diecast world, then join Steve Coles for Ford Sierra Rouse, comparing vintage models with their present-day counterparts. We revisit the golden age of Matchbox with Collecting by Numbers, charting the evolution of Superfast cars during the Lesney years. Alwyn Brice continues his alphabetical journey through the hobby in A-Z of Diecast, while DTCA Chairman Michael Driver selects another classic in Top Vintage Model. Ed Karswell rounds things off by exploring the wonderful world of model collecting in Toy Tales. New Models The What’s New section spans three pages of the latest releases and in-depth reviews. Stephen Hardy puts Solido’s Beetle under the spotlight, while we review the latest luxury releases from Matrix Models, from Jaguar to Rolls-Royce. And don’t miss the Diecast Collector Model Shop – the models we’ve covered are now available to buy directly! Features Stephen Paul Hardy takes us back to the sunshine of Hanging Onto Summer, celebrating the California coupe made famous by the Beach Boys. Francisco Mota brings the action with Hypercars Are Here!, recounting the epic Hypercars that lit up the 2024 Le Mans. David Wright dives into the Other Vehicles that Jensen Built, exploring their significance beyond the famous names. David Lynn chronicles the Consul, with a focus on Corgi’s BATCC release from 2010. Paul Brent Adams then celebrates A Touch of Class with the Rolls-Royce legacy and its finest diecast renditions.


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This month’s edition is packed with must-read articles, rare finds, and expert insights for collectors at every level.

Regulars
Catch up on the latest News and Events in the diecast world, then join Steve Coles for Ford Sierra Rouse, comparing vintage models with their present-day counterparts.

We revisit the golden age of Matchbox with Collecting by Numbers, charting the evolution of Superfast cars during the Lesney years.

Alwyn Brice continues his alphabetical journey through the hobby in A-Z of Diecast, while DTCA Chairman Michael Driver selects another classic in Top Vintage Model.

Ed Karswell rounds things off by exploring the wonderful world of model collecting in Toy Tales.

New Models
The What’s New section spans three pages of the latest releases and in-depth reviews.

Stephen Hardy puts Solido’s Beetle under the spotlight, while we review the latest luxury releases from Matrix Models, from Jaguar to Rolls-Royce.

And don’t miss the Diecast Collector Model Shop – the models we’ve covered are now available to buy directly!

Features
Stephen Paul Hardy takes us back to the sunshine of Hanging Onto Summer, celebrating the California coupe made famous by the Beach Boys.

Francisco Mota brings the action with Hypercars Are Here!, recounting the epic Hypercars that lit up the 2024 Le Mans.

David Wright dives into the Other Vehicles that Jensen Built, exploring their significance beyond the famous names.

David Lynn chronicles the Consul, with a focus on Corgi’s BATCC release from 2010.

Paul Brent Adams then celebrates A Touch of Class with the Rolls-Royce legacy and its finest diecast renditions.
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Diecast Collector is the UK’s only diecast model collecting magazine, featuring both vintage collectables and the brand-new diecast releases. The monthly magazine is written and edited by collectors with a passion for the subject and includes a wide range of in-depth features and supplements on models old and new. The digital version is fully interactive with exclusive images and videos.

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