Collecting Diecast Cars as a Hobby

Collecting diecast model cars is a great way for automobile fans to collect and own diecast replicas of their favorite automobiles. No matter your age, collecting model cars can be an exciting hobby for everyone. The next best thing to parking a 1970 Chevy Chevelle SS in your garage, is parking it next to a 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 and a 1967 Chevy Impala SS 396 on the shelves or your diecast display cases.

There are many different reasons why people collect diecast model cars. People tend to collect them as an investment opportunity or as a hobby. Those who collect them as a hobby will likely collect diecast models in a certain field (ie. auto, construction, farming equipment). Those who like a specific car company (ie. Chevy | Dodge | Ford) will attempt to collect different model cars for that specific brand. Those who like a certain manufacturer (ie. Hot Wheels | Jada Toys | Maisto) will try to collect as many diecast cars from that company as they can.

The first step in collecting diecast cars is deciding on the scale that you're going to collect. Larger-scale premium models (ie. 1/18 | 1/24) are generally made with attention to detail. Features such as doors, trunk/boot, and hood/bonnet that open, a detailed engine compartment, steerable wheels, glossy exterior paint, and tires mounted on a workable suspension system that replicate 1:1 automobiles. Brands such as Jada Toys and Maisto International fabricate custom diecast model cars with features such as custom rims, custom body kits, custom paint jobs, detailed interiors with audio and video systems, and custom grilles. In smaller scales (ie. 1/32 | 1/43 | 1/64) some of the details are often eliminated. In smaller scale diecast models, generally the steering do not work, only the front doors and hood open, and the interior is not detailed.