Almost everyone has played with diecast toys when they were a young child. Diecast vehicles are pretty reasonably priced for a lot of the recent ones in stores and for some of the older ones that are common.
You can often find them in the local supermarkets, and even a lot of grocery shops have a rack or area where you can find diecast model cars.
In this day and age there are loads of different companies and retailers and they make diecast vehicles of every kind, there are cars, airplanes, construction vehicles, boats, military vehicles, and more. 1:18 scale is one of the most accepted scales for diecast car collectors. There is an extensive range in this scale with price linked to the details and number of working parts.
Some of the top pick Diecast Model Car producers:
Auto Art: Auto Art produce a massive line of scale models, more than 450 of them in 1:18 scale. Other scales they produce include 1:12, 1:43, 1:64 as well as 1:24 and 1:32 slot cars. Auto Art mainly produce current model cars including some racing models and they range from £25- £40 in 1:18 scale.
Classical Motor Cars: They create 1:18 scale classic European cars with varying detail. They also make cars in 1:12 and 1:24 scales. 1:18 scale diecast model cars range from £50 to £125.
Exoto: Exoto specialize in highly detailed collectible race cars from the trendiest racing series. The diecast model cars incorporate opening doors, full suspension and detailed engines. They produce diecast model car series like Grand Prix, Racing legends, Can Am First Heat series, Hum Vees. The prices range from £50- £250 (1:18 scale models).
Kyosho: Kyosho are another wide ranging producer of 1:18 scale cars. They mainly produce racing model cars and airplanes. The prices range from £25 - £40
Maisto: Maisto is a mainstream producer of diecast model cars. They produce current model cars and race cars including GT Racing, Special Edition and Premier Edition model ranges. The price starts from £15 - £45 for most of 1:18 scale.
New generation of diecast vehicles, with finer detail, better running gear, and better colour finish, leads up to the present day, where millions of precision diecast imitation models are made, at quite reasonable prices for the collector with manufacturers Corgi, Burago, Hotwheels and Solido being the most sought after in the UK.
Written by: Mataro
Diecast Toys
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Bburago Lamborghini Revention 1:24 Scale List Price: Sale Price: $12.95  |
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This is a flat white 1/24 scale replica of the Lamborghini Revent?n from Bburago's Star Collection. The Revent?n is the most expensive Lamborghini road car to date, costing one million euros, which translates to approx... |
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Bburago Lamborghini Revention 1:18 Scale List Price: Sale Price: $25.98 |
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This is a flat white 1/18 scale replica of the Lamborghini Revent?n from Bburago's Diamond Collection. The Revent?n is the most expensive Lamborghini road car to date, costing one million euros, which translates to approx... |
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Maisto Premiere Edition 1/18 Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG: Red Sale Price: $28.95 |
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The Mercedes-Benz SLS AMG was developed by Mercedes to replace the SLR McLaren. The car is the first Mercedes automobile designed in-house by AMG and is described by Mercedes-Benz as a spiritual successor to the Mercedes-Benz 300SL Gullwing... |
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1:18 MINI COOPER (Sun Roof) Sale Price: $18.88 |
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Beautifully crafted 2001 Mini Cooper diecast model car 1:18 scale die cast by Maisto. This is a very highly detailed 2001 Mini Cooper diecast model car 1:18 scale die cast by Maisto. Every details are well put together... |
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Maisto Special Edition 1:18 2007 Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera (Colors May Vary) List Price: Sale Price: $24.99 |
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Doors OpenHood OpensTrunk OpensWheels SteerWheels RollMade of Diecast |
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New Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 1/18 Scale (Orange) List Price: Sale Price: $24.95 |
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New Lamborghini Aventador LP700-4 1/18 Scale (Orange). |
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Bburago Alfa 8C Competition 2007 1:18 Scale List Price: Sale Price: $28.98 |
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This is a 1/18 scale replica of the Alfa Romeo 8C Competizione in red from Bburago's Diamond Collection. It is a sports car produced by Italian automaker Alfa Romeo. It was first presented as a concept car at the 2003 Frankfurt Motor Show and later released for sale for the 2007 model year... |
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Maisto Audi R8 List Price: Sale Price: $24.95 |
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The Audi R8 is Audi's high-performance supercar along the lines of its direct competitors, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, Aston Martin V8 Vantage and BMW M6. It was won a slew of awards since it was introduced, including several Car Of The Year awards... |
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New Diecast Car 1:18 Aston Martin DB5 Sale Price: $64.99 |
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Joyride 39413 007 Casino Royale 1965 Aston Martin DB5. 1/18 Scale Diecast. Opening Hood, Doors, and Trunk. Silver. Produced in 2006. Collect the complete Joyride James Bond range!! Officially Licensed... |
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Mad Max 2 The Road Warrior Interceptor diecast model car 1:18 scale by AUTOart - 72745 Sale Price: $119.99 |
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Beautifully crafted Mad Max 2 The Road Warrior Interceptor diecast model car 1:18 scale by AUTOart. This is a very highly detailed Mad Max 2 The Road Warrior Interceptor diecast model car 1:18 scale by AUTOart... |
Posted by Irwan on November 3, 2005
