DUB City Releases '65 Ford Econoline Diecast Cars
The classic 1965 Ford Econoline is back! Jada Toys has released the highly-anticipated Ford Econline pickup and van under the Old Skool line this month in 1/24 scale. Available first in Grey or Primer Black, look for more combinations to be on shelves later this month. Continuing it's tradition of recreating the most intriguing cars and trucks in shimmering paint schemes and fantastic detail to the collectors who crave them, Jada Toys has set a new standard that is leaving competitors in the diecast dust! Get 'em while they last and stay tuned for more exciting news.
December 08, 2006
DUB City "For Sale" Diecast Cars Released
Jada Toys has released new 1/24 scale "For Sale" diecast cars! Available immediately are the 1969 Chevy Camaro SS and 1970 Ford Mustang Boss 429 and coming next week will be the 1963 Corvette model. Featuring replicas that need a little TLC after years in the junkyard, these collectibles also feature colorful, catchy packaging worthy of proud display. You'll also love the price. Stay tuned as this product line expands even more!
December 02, 2006
Increasing Cost of Diecast Cars
The rising cost of diecast cars is obvious and undeniable. Starting in early 2004, China-based diecast manufacturers began to demand ever-increasing premiums for their products. While the overall quality and detail of diecast cars has steadily and dramatically improved since 1/18-scale became popular in the 1990s and began to define the hobby as it now exists, the sharp rise in cost in the last three years is not justified simply by offering a better product. In fact, other industries which rely on technological advances (such as personal electronics, home computers, software, building systems, manufacturing, etc.) continue to offer superior results while often reducing cost to consumer.
So why the higher cost of diecast cars? Simply put, materials and transportation. Used extensively in diecasting, zinc alloys, the primary components of which are zinc, aluminium, magnesium and copper, have seen sharp and steady increases in cost (see graph above). In fact, since we began tracking the cost of Special High Grade Zinc in July, 2005 it has risen 265%!
At $10 per gallon, gasoline in China is precious. While the Chinese economy may be booming, red tape, legal uncertainty and past turmoil have resulted in crushing gas prices, resulting in monstrous costs to move a container from the a factory in the interior of China to ports for shipping to the US and abroad.
Lastly is the marked increase in the cost of corrugated cardboard used in packaging and the exterior cases that diecast cars are shipped in. This increase has been felt worldwide and accounts for a small percentage in overall cost hikes for the market.
My advice? Don't take your frustration out on your favorite diecast dealer whose higher prices simply reflect the market. Instead, choose your purchases wisely and educate yourself on the larger picture.
Dodge Challenger Concept Diecast Cars
With obvious similarities to the dominant early-70's Dodge Challenger and Plymouth Barracuda muscle cars, the all-new Dodge Challenger concept was unveiled to rave reviews at the Detroit Auto Show. With a 6.1-liter V8 Hemi V8 under the hood producing 425 hp (yep, just like the Dodge Charger SRT-8), a six-speed manual transmission, rear-wheel drive just like the Magnum, Charger, and 300C, and only 2 doors, the new Challenger Concept is shorter and wider than a Charger. Rumor has it the Challenger Concept will be available in dealers in 2008.
Check out Dodge Challenger diecast cars.
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