Diecast Models

 

 Diecast Models where did they come from how did they start. In the next couple of paragraphs we will try to answer these questions and help you get a better understanding of the hobby of Diecast Model Collecting

 
What the keen diecast collector needs to know? Maybe YES maybe NO we will let you decide, but it does help to know some of the history of your diecast collection. Whether you are just starting out or have a room full a little knowledge can be a great advantage in the world of diecast model collecting.

In the beginning there was a market place that craved a new form of model car, into this void stepped the diecast model. The word diecast meaning a molten liquid is poured into a mould (die) then allowed to cool and harden and then is ejected (cast) out of the the mould or die to form a fabricated piece.
 
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 The toy manufacturer Meccano Ltd introduced the first diecast model car in the early part of 1934, with a run of six 1:43 scale vehicles. Lesney introduced the Matchbox series of diecast model in 1953 with what they called the 1 in 75 range, which basically meant there were 75 diecast models in the range and when a new one was introduced one would be made obsolete keeping the number in the range at 75. These were packaged in small cardboard boxes that resembled a matchbox,hence the brand name Matchbox.
 
The popularity of the diecast model as a collectible increased in the 1950’s, meaning more companies entered the field, of these the Corgi brand produced by Mettoy were the first to pioneer the use of clear plastic windows and put interiors into their vehicles.

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 In 1968 Hot Wheels burst onto the scene in the United States, these were equipped with a low friction or free wheeling axle assembly so not only did they look fast they were very fast. Mattel was the company responsible for the Hot Wheels brand of die cast model and also produced plastic track and accessories to race these diecast cars on, they had staggering success and rewrote the book for diecast models.
 

It was during this period that many companies started using diecast models as promotional tools in advertising and a lot of these vehicles are very collectable today. By the 1980’s it was becoming very apparent that many diecast models were being purchased as collectibles by adults, so most companies tried to cash in on this trend by commissioning toy manufacturers to produce promotional models featuring their names and logos.
  
Today the diecast model toy industry is flourishing with a wide variety of models in addition to cars, trucks, buses, agricultural implements and construction equipment aircraft and military models are very popular.

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The diecast model collectible is fast becoming a hobby that is recognized worldwide, so that companies manufacturing diecast models are asking the consumer what types of vehicles the collector would want in his or her collection, and if the market and interest is there they will then commission that diecast model be put into production. This is usually done in limited numbers of anywhere between 2000 to 10000 in some cases more so as to keep the collectible value of these models high.

 
 So there it is a very brief history of diecast models, hope it has answered some of your questions.