Diecast Toy Cars

Of all the toy makers out there, none is more of a synonym for “diecast” than is Hot Wheels.  In fact, we here at Diecast Toy Cars know that How Wheels toy cars are probably what made the word “diecast” a household word.  Until Hot Wheels came along in 1968, nobody used the term “diecast” on a daily basis.  Now it’s on the lips of millions of children worldwide as Hot Wheels diecast cars sell everywhere and are as popular as ever.

Made by Mattel, Hot Wheels cars were originally a line to directly compete with Matchbox, owned by Tyco until 1996 when Mattel purchased the rights to the name and designs.  Now the two lines of competing diecast toy cars are instead working together.

The gambit of Hot Wheels cars runs pretty wide, starting with the original 1:64 scale diecasts we all know and love (and their bonus track sets to run them on).  The larger 1:43 Hot Wheels toy cars are purely for collectors to display, really, being highly detailed and popularizing many real-to-life street models we all love.

Of course, the most popular and well-known (and collectible) of the Hot Wheels diecast cars are the limited series of various custom hot rods and muscle cars that have been made since the company’s inception.  Not surprisingly, over 10,000 models of various types of Hot Wheels toy cars have been made since 1968 and the numbers keep growing as popularity has not decreased.

Every boy has (or used to have, before he “grew up”) had favorite Hot Wheels cars that he can still name, even 20 years later.  What was yours?

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Tonka was born in 1946 as Mound Metalcraft to make garden implements and the founders decided to try metal toys as a side line.  That side line soon became the main business of the company, which changed its name to Tonka in 1955.  Tonka is a Dakota-Sioux word which means “great” or “big.”  Tonka trucks are the best-selling and most long-lived of the company’s line of toys.  How could we at Diecast Toy Cars get by without mentioning thsi most well-known name in diecast toys?

Probably the most well-known of the company’s toys is the Tonka Mighty Truck also known as the Mighty Dump Truck Tonka toy.  It’s the iconic symbol of the company, outside of their logo.  Of all Tonka toy trucks, this Tonka chuck truck is easily the flagship of the line.  It was part of a “Mighty” line of construction-related equipment, which introduced in 1964.

Other diecast toy cars the company has produced include the highly collectible Tonka Fire Truck line, the Tonka Garbage Truck series, and a handful of short-lived or discontinued Tonka toy trucks from the 1970s and 1980s.

If you’d like to see some of the rarest and most interesting of the Tonka toy trucks, had over to Winifred, Montana where the Winifred Museum has a collection of Tonka trucks and toys spanning more than 3,000 in number.  That, friends, is a lot of Tonka trucks!

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Those of us here at Diecast Toy Cars are always on the lookout for interesting articles about diecast cars.  We recently came across this article on NASCAR diecast cars, and thought you might enjoy it also.  Here it is:

NASCAR Diecast Collectibles – Why Are These Tiny Cars So Popular?
By Daniel Wright

Die-cast collectibles are usually toys that are now much sought after by collectors. Made from metal and plastic, they are usually scaled down versions of big boy toys such as dump trucks, cars, and planes. Die-cast toys first appeared early in the 20th century. Toys depicting war fighting equipment such as tanks and ships were very successful during the world wars.

Diecast toys gained in status among collectors during the 1950s, when the quality of new die cast models improved, and original models gained in value as vintage collectibles. In later decades, many more producers entered into the market, giving us iconic brands that we know today like Mattel Hot Wheels.

Diecast toy cars are especially popular with collectors. While the NASCAR circuit became more famous in the United States, NASCAR diecast autos became more celebrated among collectors. Prior to starting a NASCAR die cast or other type of diecast model collection you need to take a few things into consideration.

In the world of diecast model collectibles, complete collections are usually more valuable than they are individually. Collectibles introduced as part of a set may only retain their value if kept as a set. If you are a diecast collectible enthusiast, doing thorough research on the different types of models is advised before choosing the ones on which to build your collection around.

Diecast collectible models are broken into categories by scale size. They can range from the smallest 1:43 scale to the huge 1:6 scale. Usually the bigger they are, the more expensive they are. Promotional toys or those with unique markings can be more valuable. Vehicles with a special sporting connection, like a diecast Shelby Cobra Mustang, will usually be more valuable than the generic version.

Always set a budget and thoroughly research all the expenses involved before beginning a collection of NASCAR diecast vehicles or other scale model. If there are acrylic cases, then take care from getting the collection damaged. Collectors often prefer to display their diecast toys in special display cases. Collectors can also insure their diecast toy from theft and damage. Collecting diecast collectible can be a enjoyable hobby for the whole family regardless of the specific models.

Learn more about NASCAR diecast collectibles and browse hundreds of diecast cars, trucks, and other diecast collectibles for sale at Diecast-Toy-Collectibles.com. Watch our video collection featuring antique and vintage diecast toys, how-to’s, and read our blog for more information relating to the world of diecast collectibles!

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We hope you enjoyed this article on NASCAR toy cars as much as we did.  Be sure to check out the selection of NASCAR diecast toys below for some great deals!

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NASCAR diecast toy cars have become very popular in recent years. So, we here at Diecast Toy Cars have taken a look around to survey the types of NASCAR Diecast Cars that are available today.

The result: we have ve found there is a wide selection of NASCAR diecast cars to choose from.  Whether you are looking for a less expensive NASCAR toy car — like a Jeff Gordon EA Sports 1:64 Nascar diecast car — or a larger, more detailed Tony Stewart 1:18 nascar diecast model, there is definitely a NASCAR model for you.

With lots of NASCAR diecast collectibles to choose from, you are bound to find several NASCAR toys to add to your collection!  Below you will find a nice selection of NASCAR diecast trucks and cars — please feel free to browse!

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AUTOart Models are highly-detailed diecast toy cars that are as collectible as they are fun.  Some interesting AUTOart model cars are: AUTOart porsche models, AUTOart BMW models, AUTOart Mercedes models, AUTOart Jaguar models, and AUTOart diecast motorcycle models.

With lots of AUTOart diecast models to choose from, you are sure to find several AUTOart Cars to add to your collection!  We here at Diecast Toy Cars have rounded up a nice variety of AUTOart diecast cars below — please take a look for yourself!

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