Diecast Collector

Diecast Collector is the most popular UK 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.

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NEXT MONTH • FEBRUARY 2026 Issue 340

New model of the month • Keith D’Souza picks a standout new release, the Signal One Models’ NSW Police Highway Patrol XC Hardtop.

NEW PADDINGTON ROUTEMASTER FROM CORGI

NEW SUPERLOOP SL6 BUS MODEL FROM MBC

NEW HODGSONS COACHES DOUBLE-DECKER FROM BMC

A tale of two Reliants • As Matrix adds two Reliants to its line-up — the Robin and Scimitar SE5a, Mike Coupe takes a look.

Rally perfume • You may have seen some 1/43 scale model cars with “Diabolique” as the title sponsor, probably not knowing exactly what it meant. Francisco Mota tells the story of one of the biggest privateer rally teams in Europe of the 1980s.

Corgi’s Fiesta Mk2 finally breaks cover • Steve Coles examines the Popular Plus and XR2 versions in detail and weighs them up against Neo’s resin rival.

Driven to collect • Keith D’Souza chats with Aaron Butler, whose passion for diecast began with simple Matchbox cars and has grown into a premium collection celebrating quality, craftsmanship and detail.

The lion goes from strength to strength • From the showroom to the display cabinet, John Tailby looks back on his lifetime connection with Peugeot.

Sierra style at Monte Carlo • For This month’s ‘Little and Large’, Steve Coles dons his wellies and bobble hat and heads to Monte Carlo.

Superfast 1969-1982 • Charting the evolution of the Matchbox Superfast range during the Lesney years.

Iconic film memorabilia • Angela Youngman visits the new sci-fi and cinema art exhibition, showcasing stunning and collectable pieces from film history.

The ultimate LEGO collectable • George Chrysostomou takes a deep dive into the unusual history of the Star Wars galaxy’s most beloved ship… in brick form!

Anyone for steampunk? • What sort of trains did Bassett-Lowke make? All sorts! Mark Nolan promises to lay off the dad jokes in this overview of Hornby’s venture into the wacky world of steampunk trains.

Worldwide Collectables • Richard Bevan explores how our personal collections reflect who we are, and how national collecting trends reveal a country’s character.

Supermania • Gerald Edwards delves into the history of Superman memorabilia collecting from its outset, uncovering some fascinating facts and rare items.

Collecting champions • Chris Stonor continues his series focusing on people who are keeping the old toy collectable market alive and thriving. This month, he meets up with Alan Redfearn.

The Buying spree • Ed Karswell ponders the world of model collecting.

Foden Flat Truck with Chains • DTCA Chairman, Michael Driver, picks another vintage favourite from Dinky.

Collaborating in style • Andrew Ralston explores how Minialuxe and Mont Blanc joined forces to blend metal and plastic in the 1950s, creating the distinctive Berliet ‘Shell’ tanker.

Lights, camera & some action • Mike, our designer, takes his budget photography a step further by purchasing...