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Maisto Old Friends 1967 Volkswagen Fastback » 1:24-scale » $20Maisto’s Old Friends line may not be the most attractive series in its extensive line of diecast cars, but it certainly is one of the most unique. Aged to perfection, the Volkswagen Fastback looks right at home in multiple tones of simulated primer, dust, rust and […]

Cars of the Year

In the Winter 2010 issue of Die Cast X were the best cars of the past 61 years from 1950 to 2010. The cars that shaped not only an industry but the entire world. To complete the story, here are the contenders for the crown each year. Agree or disagree, you’ll find some surprises along […]

Norscot’s Big Cat

The new Cat 854K Wheel Dozer replica from Norscot includes a variety of realistic mechanical and visual details that will appeal to serious diecast collectors. Engineered for demanding work in major dozing applications, the 854K is the largest Caterpillar wheel dozer and is an ideal match for mining operations, power-generating utilities, the general contracting industry […]

GMP Plymouth Road Runner

Back in 1968, no one in the automotive industry could have imaged the impact a bare-bones, stripped-down, all-muscle and no-fat performance coupe would have on the public. A few years earlier, the lowly Satellite, designed for businessmen, middle-income families as well for use as taxi cabs and police cars, was given an upgrade to create […]

Lamborghini Reventón Roadster

Kyosho, Maisto. AUTOart, Hot Wheels, Minichamps are just some of the diecast companies that have helped push the Lamborghini image to collectors. The Reventón, a top-line Lambo with plenty of style, was released in scale to rave reviews and rapid sales. A few weeks ago, Lamborghini debuted its latest ultimate speed machine, the Reventón Roadster, a […]