DiecastMax Model Cars Blog

Archive for September, 2008

At the prestigious Detroit Auto Show on December 21, 2007 Chevrolet officially announced the 2009 Corvette ZR1 – an American supercar that brings the technology and engineering refinement of carbon-fiber, ceramics and electronics together in a distinctive design. The ZR1 is instantly recognizable, with perhaps the most identifiable feature a raised, all-carbon-fiber hood that incorporates [...]

BMW recently unveiled its M1 Homage Concept Car in Italy and now the German auto maker is garnering even more attention with its Munich exhibit of the GINA Light Visionary Model. This time around though, BMW is dubbing the GINA as “a whole new approach to automotive design,” not just another concept car. With a [...]

Hobbyists are repoting that Maisto diecast cars began appearing at local Costco Wholesale stores on September 1. Fellow discount wholesaler Sam’s Club has had the models for weeks now with some stores reporting restocks of new cars in recent days. If you are brave enough to battle the long checkout lines inside, it might be [...]




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We've been nuts about diecast cars for years and the only thing better than old models is new models! We're mainly into 1:18 scale but quickly finding interest in large 1:12 and 1:16 scale, as well as superbly detailed 1:43 diecast as well as 1:10 scale motorcycles! We don't have as much time as we'd like to update the blog, but over the years we've accumulated alot of good content here and hope you'll enjoy your stay and learn more about the diecast model car collecting hobby!