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Die Cast Cars – Replicas
Executive Summary about collectible cars by Gregory Jean
Die cast cars began as scaled down models of various types’ vehicles and are constructed of plastic and metal parts. These miniature replicas were first introduced around 1942 and became sensationalized by the toy company, in 1947. In 1968 Matchbox Toys introduced these cars into their United States market and the phenomenon blossomed.Many well known companies chose the cars as marketing tools and in the nineteen fifties these miniature models were highly sought after for their collectible appeal. With the passing of time the cars became available in various scales but the 1:43 scale remained the most popular with collectors across the world.
Other popular details are the rotating tires and the way the tires turn left and right with the scaled down steering wheel.
Die cast cars replicate many types of vehicles including: Read more
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Diecast Model Cars – A History
Executive Summary about diecast models by Colin Lloyd
There is quite a long history of craftsmen building detailed miniature replicas of transport vehicles and machinery, but it wasn’t until 1934 that diecast model cars and lorries arrived on the market in any great numbers.
At that time the model cars and trucks weren’t regarded as collectable items in their own right – they were produced to lend added realism to model railways.
One of the sets, Meccano Set No 21, was embellished with six diecast models, consisting of a motor truck, a sports coupe, a delivery van, a sports car, a farm tractor, and an Army tank. These were the first Dinky models, issued under the “Meccano Modelled Miniatures” label, as Set No. 22.
The Dinky sets had diecast alloy bodies and tinplate radiators and rubber tyres. The Armstrong Siddely had a footman and chauffeur. Just before the Second World War some superb military models were produced, including tanks with catterpillar tracks and rotating turrets.
In the 1950s, new production techniques heralded a new era in the history of diecast model cars. This new generation of diecast vehicles, with finer detail, better running gear, and better color finish, leads up to the present day, where millions of precision diecast replica models are produced, at quite affordable prices for the collector.
The History of Diecast Model Cars
Executive Summary about diecast models by Rod Low
The production of diecast model cars and other vehicles started in the year 1934.At that time, diecast cars and trucks were merely an addition to model railways, to make them more realistic, therefore not really regarded as collectibles by people.
As we know, lead breaks easily, thus it was not possible to build the models to a good level of detail. Soon, manufacturers realize that there is a great market for such models. They began to build diecast models based on actual vehicles, for example, Dinky Set 36A was based on the Armstrong Siddely, 36B a Bentley, and 36F a Salmon sports car. Gradually, the quality and emphasis on detail improved dramatically.
Models started to have diecast alloy bodies, rubber tyres and tinplate radiators, and miniature figurines were also included. Later, more types of diecast vehicles came out, like tanks, boats and airplanes. The 1950s was another important chapter in the history of diecast vehicles. New production methods were found, and new competitors entered the market, thus satisfying the collectors’ desire for more variety and detail. Diecast models created during these times have better running gear and finer details, much more comparable to the ones made in the present day.
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Have any diecast companies out there made a model of any Popemobiles?
Have any diecast companies out there made a model of any Popemobiles?
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Where can I get good diecast model kits?
I am looking for diecast model kits that you ASSEMBLE yourself and PAINT yourself and under 40$ would help too. If you know of any websites or anything PLEAAAASE help me out. I’ve been looking everywhere and the only diecast models are either already built or missing parts or its just a cheap already painted snap together plastic model. Please help.
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Collecting Vintage Playing Cards
Executive Summary about collectible cards by Glyn Farber
Since their initial development, the history or origin of playing cards have been associated with gambling, fortune telling, magic and games. Playing cards appeared in France in the late 1300s and the standard suit symbols used in the United States today, spades, hearts, diamonds and clubs, were first designed by the French. These four suits signs or symbols originally represented the four divisions of society, royalty (spades), clergy (hearts), merchants (diamonds) and peasants (clubs).
Collecting very early vintage playing cards of the 1400 to the late 1800s is out the question for the average collector due to price and availability. However playing cards of the early 1900s and vintage playing used in the last 50 years are not out of the reach of today’s collectors.
To many people, card games are usually linked to gambling. Cards with backs depicting transportation subjects such as airlines and railroads were giveaways or sold as souvenirs. Other souvenir playing cards include views of countries, states and amusement parks. Read more
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