Modern (1970-1989)

"Science Friction" SPACE COP white w basic hubs Loose	-	$3.00	30m
Playboy LTD Die-Cast Car Brande Roderick MIB 1999	-	$7.99	30m
Hot Wheels Ultra Hots 1970 Chevelle and VW Karmann Ghia	2	$4.25	30m
Jada Toys DUB CITY, 1962 Volkswagen Microbus Variations 2005	1	$4.00	30m
Johnny Lightning 1971 Pontiac GTO Judge with Storage Tin 2002 Release	-	$4.95	30m
Cannonade" yellow w gold hubs Loose	-	$3.00	30m
Johnny Lightning Limited Edition First Shot Racer x, Mach 5, 1967 Camaro Z28	-	$8.95	30m
LLEDO VINTAGE 8 LOT DIECAST MODELS TRUCKS DAYS GONE IN ORIGINAL BOX	2	$14.99	30m
HOT WHEELS ROD & CUSTOM AND EDITORS CHOICE SHOE BOX 2000-02	-	$4.00	30m
Johnny Lightning Classic Gold Collection 1974 VW Thing and Tom Daniel's lil Van	-	$4.95	30m
HOT WHEELS HALL OF FAME AND MILESTONES 1937 CORD 810 VARIATIONS	-	$4.00	30m
Hot Wheels Originals Exclusive Roll Cage and Arachnorod 2001	-	$4.00	30m
Hot Wheels Cruisin America Cruisers '59 Cadillac and '57 Chevy 2002 release	-	$4.00	30m
RLC Real Rider Scorchin' Scooter	-	$14.95 $19.95	30m
Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Maisto 48 Cars with storage case	-	$25.00	30m

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The term die-cast toy here refers to any toy or collectible model produced by using the die casting method. The toys are made of metal and plastic, the metal used commonly is ZAMAK (or Mazak), an alloy of zinc and aluminium. Zamak is also referred to as white metal or pot metal. The most common die-cast toys are scale models of automobiles, aircraft, construction equipment and trains, although almost anything can be produced by this method.

History

A Die Cast Boeing 747 model in 1:400 scale.Diecast (or die cast, or die-cast) toys were first produced early in the 20th century by manufacturers such as Meccano (Dinky Toys) in the United Kingdom and Dowst Brothers (Tootsietoys) in the United States. The first models on the market were basic, consisting of a small car or van body with no interior. In the early days it was common for impurities in the Zamak alloy to result in metal fatigue; the casting would crack or decompose for no apparent reason. As a result, diecast toys made before World War II are difficult to find in good condition. Lesney began making diecast toys in 1947. Their popular Matchbox 1-75 series was so named because there were always 75 different vehicles in the line, each packaged in a small box designed to look like those used for matches. These toys became so popular that "Matchbox" was widely used as a generic term for any diecast toy car, regardless of who the actual manufacturer was. The popularity of diecast toys as collectibles developed in the 1950s, as their detail and quality increased. Consequently, more companies entered the field, including the Corgi brand, produced by Mettoy, which appeared in 1956 and pioneered the use of interiors and clear plastic windows in their models.

Modern (1970-1989)

"Science Friction" SPACE COP white w basic hubs Loose

Playboy LTD Die-Cast Car Brande Roderick MIB 1999

Hot Wheels Ultra Hots 1970 Chevelle and VW Karmann Ghia

Jada Toys DUB CITY, 1962 Volkswagen Microbus Variations 2005

Johnny Lightning 1971 Pontiac GTO Judge with Storage Tin 2002 Release

Cannonade" yellow w gold hubs Loose

Johnny Lightning Limited Edition First Shot Racer x, Mach 5, 1967 Camaro Z28

LLEDO VINTAGE 8 LOT DIECAST MODELS TRUCKS DAYS GONE IN ORIGINAL BOX

HOT WHEELS ROD & CUSTOM AND EDITORS CHOICE SHOE BOX 2000-02

Johnny Lightning Classic Gold Collection 1974 VW Thing and Tom Daniel's lil Van

HOT WHEELS HALL OF FAME AND MILESTONES 1937 CORD 810 VARIATIONS

Hot Wheels Originals Exclusive Roll Cage and Arachnorod 2001

Hot Wheels Cruisin America Cruisers '59 Cadillac and '57 Chevy 2002 release

RLC Real Rider Scorchin' Scooter

Hot Wheels, Matchbox, Maisto 48 Cars with storage case

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