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02 Dec, 2006

Increasing Cost of Diecast Cars

Posted by: admin In: Hobby Opinions

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 [...]




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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!