If you’re into diecast American Classic cars, then you’ve definitely heard of Maisto Toys. We here at Diecast Toy Cars know that many of our readers are avid Maisto model cars fans and thought we should bring you up to date on the latest happenings on that front.
Fans of the 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air will be glad to note that later this year, Maisto cars will be releasing four “stock” ’57s in four paint schemes and four more in the Pro Rodz series with custom hoods, intakes, and more. These are awesome Maisto model cars for the diecast toy cars lovers.
Fans of more modern classics will be glad to know that Maisto Model Cars has signed a deal with General Motors to feature the HUMMER in all their outlets in both 1:14 and 1:16 scale as well as Maisto Toys in radio control 1:16 models.
The AllStar Rescue Force is really cool too, with Maisto diecast cars in Highway Patrol tan and white with light bar and other accessories on a Dodge Charger and Hemi SS in black and white. Awesome diecast toy cars!
Fire Rescue vehicles follow with Maisto cars in various models including Dodge, Toyota FJ, and more. Cool red and white with decals and custom wheels make these complete collectible Maisto toys.
Fans of the Maisto diecast model line are also aware that they do an official Harley-Davidson Maisto Toy series. This includes the Ford F150 HD pickup too! For the Maisto model cars collector, this is a must, we’ve heard.
All in all, there is definitely a lot to look at, lust over, and collect from Maisto Toys and we here at Diecast Toy Cars are definitely glad to see the company pushing the limits.
1/18 MAISTO Porsche Cayman S 2005 silver *DEALER
MAISTO 1/18 Scale Audi R8 White Diecast Model Car
Maisto 1:18 Ford Thunderbird Show Car 1999 MIB
Maisto Jeep Wrangler Sahara 1/18 Diecast cars
MAISTO HARD TOP HUMMER 1:18 DIE CAST MODEL CAR PARTS
Maisto Ford Mustang Cobra coupe black SVT 1/18
1997 DODGE VIPER GTS-R-WHITE/BLUE STRIPES--MAISTO--1/18
Diecast Display Case Maisto 1/18 [12 car ss] Auto Art
Ertl Diecast 1:18 Display Case 10 Angle Fits Maisto
Maisto Dicast 1/18 2003 SVT Mustang Cobra
April 10th, 2009 | Posted in Maisto Diecast Cars | No Comments
For diecast toy cars collectors and for model enthusiasts, the name Corgi says “European.” This British company has been making models in diecast for a long time and Corgi diecast trucks, Corgi diecast model cars, and Corgi diecast military marchines are all highly collectible. We here at Diecast Toy Cars had to show you the latest from the venerable Corgi diecast model company.
Outside of aircraft, the newest Corgi diecast model vehicles include the double-decker English bus in a new color scheme, the Triumph Herald and Stag Mk 1, as well as the Sierra Sapphire Cosworth diecast toy cars. The new Morris J2 Corgi diecast trucks as well as the beautiful Thornycroft Nippy tractor-trailer are great too.
All of these are newly available, but old favorites can also be found. One of our favorites is the Jack Odell Commemorative Model in the “Days Gone By” Corgi diecast trucks collection.
Corgi diecast military models include every European aircraft flown, basically, with the RAF Spifire and even an M151 A1 (WWII) Mutt Jeep model. Of course, beyond military, Corgi diecast fire trucks are possibly their most popular and famous line. Corgi diecast toys in this spectrum cover the entire gamut of European fire and rescue vehicles.
Diecast toy cars are the greatest collectibles around, you’ll probably agree, and if you’re into diecast toys, Corgi diecast toys are probably on your list. Corgi diecast model vehicles seem to be the models to own for European collectibles.
JAMES BOND 007 GYROCOPTER CORGI LIVE TWICE DIECAST MIB
CORGI Spitfire BBMF RAF~Diecast Model WWII~CS90585
CORGI DIE CAST FIGHTER PLANE LOCKHEED F104A STARFIGHTER
Shell Racing Transporter, Corgi Classic, Die Cast,1:64
CORGI Avro Lancaste BBMF RAF~Diecast Model WWII~CS90586
CG-CS90451 Corgi B-24 Liberator Diecast Model
STAR TREK 40TH ANN USS ENTERPRISE D DIECAST SHIP CORGI
Bedford HA Van Fire Corgi 1/76 Diecast Trackside Series
Morris 1000 Van Coop Corgi 1/76 Diecast Trackside Serie
TOY DIE CAST CORGI 901 CENTURION MK III ARMY TANK
April 9th, 2009 | Posted in Corgi Diecast Vehicles | No Comments
Since 1969, Johnny Lightning diecast cars have been selling like hotcakes to collectors of all stripes. Johnny Lightning cars are a favorite here at Diecast Toy Cars, so we had to let you know what is going on with this company.
The 1:18 scale wonders like the 1963 Corvette is almost always a favorite and the new International Scout (R25) Johnny Lightning diecast and model kits are the rage right now. More sport/street racer types will like the Johnny Lightning cars like the Viper ACR and others featured in BOLT (the Johnny Lightening magazine).
For the tiny collector, the small Johnny Lightning diecast models like the 1970 Plymouth Cuda 340 might be in order. These little gems include optional decals, only from Johnny Lightening diecast.
The ever-popular Head to Head series features popular muscle cars in Johnny Lightning cars diecast with a racing light in their signature toolbox display box. Like most other Johnny Lightening models, these Johnny Lightning diecast cars are also randomly “Lightning Strikes” in which even higher collectible rewards are included.
For the Johnny Lightning truck fan, there are few and far between Johnny Lighning diecast to choose from, but once in a while, one comes up. Keeping the eye peeled, you might run into a 1958 Ford, for instance. All collectors seem to love Johnny Lightening and Johnny Lightning diecast cars are some of our favorite diecast toy cars out there.
1969 AMC AMX JOHNNY LIGHTNING DIECAST FOREVER 5 LQQK
2008 DODGE VIPER SRT JOHNNY LIGHTNING DIECAST FOREVER 5
1971 CHEVY VEGA JOHNNY LIGHTNING DIECAST FOREVER 5 LQQK
1969 CAMARO SS 396 JOHNNY LIGHTNING DIECAST FOREVER 5
1950 CHEVY PANEL RED JOHNNY LIGHTNING DIECAST FOREVER 5
Johnny Lightning 1964 Chevy Impala 1/24 Diecast Cars
Johnny Lightning 1970 Dodge Challenger R/T 1/24 Diecast
1:64 DIECAST COPPER 1970 CHEVY MALIBU JOHNNY LIGHTNING
JOHNNY LIGHTNING DIECAST CAR SURF RODS BAHAMA MAMAS NEW
NHRA TRANTULA Dragster 1:43 Diecast JOHNNY LIGHTNING
April 8th, 2009 | Posted in Johnny Lightning diecast cars | No Comments
Of course, anyone who even nominally collects diecast toy cars know about ERTL. We knew that Diecast Toy Cars would need to look at them for you. ERTL farm toys, ERTL trucks, and even ERTL Nascar diecast cars are popular collectibles for the model enthusiast.
Some of our favorite ERTL diecast car models include the 1974 Dodge Monaco Police Car from ERTL diecast toy cars with the matching General Lee, 1969 Dodge Charger, of course. For racers, the 2 Fast 2 Furious ERTL diecast car RX-7 is a good one too.
ERTL farm toys fans will love the complete selection of John Deere and the Case / New Holland ERTL farm toys in a full lineup. Truckers and their families will want to see the line of diecast toy cars and big ERTL trucks too. The collectible, limited edition Spirit of Liberty semi truck can’t be missed.
ERTL Nascar diecast cars are, of course, true collector’s items for many lovers of diecast toy cars. Orange County Choppers fans will love the 1:10 models that include Mikey’s Bike and the Miss Lucy.
No matter what kind of Diecast Toy Cars you’re into, we here know you’ll definitely be interested in ERTL. Their lineup of cool models continues to build, with the latest ERTL Nascar diecast cars, ERTL farm toys, ERTL toy trucks, and other diecast toy cars coming out all the time. Even limited edition fans will find something, like our current favorite ERTL: the 1965 Fastback 2+2 GT Chase.
ERTL 1:64 Diecast John Deere Premiere 4x4 HPX Gator MIP
TOBY THE TRAM ENGINE DIECAST MADE BY ERTL IN 1992 NEW!
ERTL 1:50 Diecast Metal John Deere Backhoe Loader ~ MIB
DODGE VIPER SRT-10 1/18 SCALE DIE-CAST ERTL FAST RIDE
ERTL 1970 MUSTANG 1:18 SCALE DIE CAST MODEL CAR PARTS
1931 Dodge Brothers Kenworth Die-Cast Truck Bank ERTL
ERTL 1:50 Diecast Metal John Deere Bulldozer 650J ~ MIB
ERTL 1:25 Diecast "Krispy Kreme" 1938 Chevy Panel ~ MIB
ERTL Diecast Bud Light Budweiser Gamma Model Airplane
Ertl Diecast 1:18 Display Case 10 Angle Fits Maisto
April 7th, 2009 | Posted in Ertl Diecast Cars | No Comments