Here is a new release by AutoArt. Mazda Cosmo Sport Red 1:18 scale diecast model. Description:Has steerable wheels.
Rubber tires. Opening doors, trunk, hood. Made of diecast with some plastic parts. Detailed interior, exterior.
Dimensions approximately L-10, W-4, H-3.5 inches.

Mazda Cosmo Sport Silver Diecast Model 1:18 AutoArt US $94.95 Auction Ends: Thursday Aug-05-2010 14:56:43 PDT   | Watch this Item

1:64Kyosho Die-Cast Mazda Cosmo Sport L10B Police car US $9.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Friday Aug-06-2010 11:26:01 PDT   | Watch this Item

MAZDA COSMO SPORT WHITE 1:18 DIECAST MODEL AUTOART US $94.99 Auction Ends: Monday Aug-09-2010 18:03:35 PDT   | Watch this Item

1/43 Kyosho Mazda Cosmo Sport White diecast US $39.99 Auction Ends: Tuesday Aug-10-2010 9:37:51 PDT   | Watch this Item

Mazda Cosmo Sport White Diecast Car Model 1:18 AutoArt US $94.95 Auction Ends: Wednesday Aug-11-2010 15:42:14 PDT   | Watch this Item

Features:
Rubber Tires
Steerable Wheels
Detailed engine compartment, interior and exterior
Made of diecast metal with a few plastic parts
Opening doors, trunk and hood

AUTOart 1:18 SHELBY MUSTANG GT500 DIECAST BLACK US $79.99 Auction Ends: Thursday Aug-05-2010 21:14:53 PDT   | Watch this Item

AUTOart 1:18 SHELBY MUSTANG GT500 DIECAST BLACK US $79.99 Auction Ends: Monday Aug-09-2010 17:15:00 PDT   | Watch this Item

AUTOart Diecast Model 1:18 2007 Ford Shelby Mustang GT US $99.95 Auction Ends: Thursday Aug-19-2010 16:00:22 PDT   | Watch this Item

AUTOart Diecast Model 1:18 2007 Ford Shelby Mustang GT US $99.95 Auction Ends: Thursday Aug-19-2010 16:25:12 PDT   | Watch this Item

2007 SHELBY MUSTANG GT COUPE ORANGE 1:18 AUTOART US $79.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-22-2010 22:19:46 PDT   | Watch this Item

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder diecast model

1:18 scale scale diecast model of the Lamborghini Gallardo Spider made by Maistro. This model has a steering wheel that actually steers, rubber tires. The Lamborghini Gallardo is made of diecast but also has some plastic parts. Very detailed interior, exterior and engine compartment.

Dimensions of the Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder 1:18 diecast model is approximately 10-1/2″ long, 3″ high and 4-1/2″ wide.

LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO SPYDER BLACK 1:18 DIECAST MODEL US $23.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-31-2010 13:05:47 PDT   | Watch this Item

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Black 1:18 Diecast Model US $23.95 Auction Ends: Tuesday Aug-10-2010 16:00:30 PDT   | Watch this Item

LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO SPYDER BLUE 1:18 DIECAST MODEL CAR US $22.99 Auction Ends: Thursday Aug-12-2010 15:48:33 PDT   | Watch this Item

LAMBORGHINI GALLARDO SPYDER SILVER 1/18 DIECAST MODEL US $22.99 Auction Ends: Monday Aug-16-2010 14:52:02 PDT   | Watch this Item

Lamborghini Gallardo Spyder Silver Diecast Model 1:18 US $22.95 Auction Ends: Monday Aug-16-2010 14:55:32 PDT   | Watch this Item

Isn’t this a beauty! The Toyota FJ Cruiser 1:18 diecast scale model by AUTOart . The FJ Cruiser is very highly detailed. No details are left out and is well put together. The Toyota FJ Cruiser 1:18 diecast model car is a great gift or collectible. AUTOart is one of the best showcase diecast model manufactures in the world.

Fj Cruiser 1:18 diecast model autoart US $36.00 (7 Bids) Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 18:32:16 PDT   | Watch this Item

TOYOTA FJ CRUISER BLACK 1:18 AUTOART DIECAST MODEL US $114.99 Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-31-2010 15:53:39 PDT   | Watch this Item

NEW FJ CRUISER DIECAST LAST ONES AVAILABLE VOODOO BLUE US $69.00 Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-01-2010 10:38:48 PDT   | Watch this Item

NEW FJ CRUISER DIECAST LAST ONES AVAILABLE BLACK US $89.95 Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-01-2010 10:40:49 PDT   | Watch this Item

New 1/36 Scale Toyota FJ Cruiser DieCast Car Model US $9.99 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Monday Aug-02-2010 21:33:51 PDT   | Watch this Item

I’m in possession of an airplane my grandfather brought back from the war,it is definitely of Italian origin.I would like any info you can give me concerning it…It’s in a silk lined box with a balsa label which reads:A.V.I.A. Anonima Vercellese Industrie Aeronautiche, Vercelli.Also some smaller writing on the bottom with an address&phone number.I’m interested in selling the plane but want to know about it & what I have first….Thanks

New Curtiss War hawk Diecast FOV Plane 1:72 Model US $45.05 Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-01-2010 20:03:53 PDT   | Watch this Item

(11) DIECAST MILITARY AIRCRAFT AIRPLANES WAR PLANES NR US $4.99 (1 Bid) Auction Ends: Monday Aug-02-2010 13:36:05 PDT   | Watch this Item

NEW A-1 Skyraider Plane Die Cast Vietnam War 1:72 Model US $55.98 Auction Ends: Thursday Aug-05-2010 12:07:19 PDT   | Watch this Item

Die Cast Sonic War Plane New Pull Back Action US $7.99 Auction Ends: Monday Aug-09-2010 17:50:26 PDT   | Watch this Item

Die Cast Sonic War Plane New Pull Back Action US $7.99 Auction Ends: Monday Aug-09-2010 17:51:34 PDT   | Watch this Item

In my opinion, Corgi has made the most detailed James Bond Aston Martin regardless of scale. The excellent finish and lines are just like the ones seen in the films. Its a classic that has stood the test of time.
This James Bond Aston Martin DB5 by Corgi is pure Bond and is a must to add to anyones diecast collection.

CORGI 2 LOT JAMES BOND ASTON MARTIN DB-5#261 FIRST TYPE US $20.50 (5 Bids) Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 18:28:02 PDT   | Watch this Item

Thousands of Corgi models were produced in the 1960’s and were on there way to become classics for all collectors. Models from the 60’s are a very popular and expensive collectors item today. James Bond 007 Aston Martin was produced in 1965. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang and the Batmoblie were produced in 1968. Corgi diecast was awarded the National Association of Toy Retailers Highest Standard Award and the Queens award during the 60’s.

Corgi began to fall from grace during the 70’s. The Northampton factory closed in 1971. A new plant was opened in 1974 but by 1983 the company was in serious financial trouble. Management was able to save the company and buy them out and relaunched in 1984 as Corgi Toys Limited.

In the UK Corgi was second in the diecast toy market so the company set out to get their #1 spot back by producing very high quality diecast toy vehicles. They set out to win the overseas market with the US and Australia in their sites. The opening of the Corgi Collectors Club increased their market share and in 1987 the National Association of Toy Retailers voted Corgi Toys Limited British Toy Company of the Year.

Corgi was taken over by Mattel in 1989.  While in Mattels hands many classics were produced. But once again, in 1995 a management buy out returned Corgi and are still producing diecast vehicles to this day.

1968 Corgi Diecast Toy Cars James Bond Toyota Model AD US $11.64 Auction Ends: Friday Jul-30-2010 19:44:28 PDT   | Watch this Item

Ford Zodiac - Model Car - 1:43 Corgi Classic Cars US $22.50 Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-31-2010 5:20:14 PDT   | Watch this Item

FORD CAPRI V6 RACING DIECAST MODEL CAR BY CORGI US $58.63 Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-31-2010 16:13:54 PDT   | Watch this Item

CORGI JUNIORS HUSKY MODELS CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG CAR US $24.39 (6 Bids) Auction Ends: Saturday Jul-31-2010 21:55:24 PDT   | Watch this Item

Corgi Toys Car Transporter Model 1138 - Original Box US $89.95 (0 Bid) Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-01-2010 18:40:43 PDT   | Watch this Item

Features include:
Diecast metal construction with some plastic components.
Realistic panel lines, antennas, access panels and surface details.
Pad printed markings and placards that won’t fade or peel like decals.
Detailed cockpit interiors.
No pilot figures.
Sturdy fixed metal landing gear for static display.
Authentic fixed ordnance loads.
Accurately detailed underside.

Check out our diecast Navy Helicopter

1:60 DIECAST HELICOPTER MODEL NAVY MILITARY SEAHAWK LOT US $28.99 Auction Ends: Sunday Aug-01-2010 17:46:56 PDT   | Watch this Item

1/100 Helicopter Diecast ROYAL NAVY GAZELLE CU MOC US $12.00 Auction Ends: Thursday Aug-05-2010 9:09:16 PDT   | Watch this Item

HELICOPTER US NAVY BELL 206 SEA RANGER DIECAST 1/34 NEW US $10.99 Auction Ends: Friday Aug-06-2010 22:28:38 PDT   | Watch this Item

SH-60 SEA HAWK NAVY 1:60 NEW RAY HELICOPTER DIECAST NEW US $11.95 Auction Ends: Monday Aug-09-2010 17:52:08 PDT   | Watch this Item

1/60 Diecast US Navy Sikorsky HH-60 Sea Hawk Helicopter US $14.95 Auction Ends: Saturday Aug-21-2010 15:34:49 PDT   | Watch this Item

Diecast means toys made by mixing plastic and metal. This procedure is called Zamak, which is an alloy of aluminum and more commonly referred to as pot metal.

The History of Diecast toys.

Diecast toys became popular in the 1950’s. The Matchbox Cars became very popular after that, because of their quality and great detail. Then came the design of the Hot Wheel cars as a collector’s item. The Hot Wheels quickly took over the popularity from the older Matchbox cars. Then in the 1980’s all sorts of diecast toys were being made, such as trucks, trains, motor cycles, and just about anything you could imagine, from toy cars, to trains, planes, and motorcycles. Once the toy industry discovered how many diecast collectors there were and how poplar the demand for diecast toys were, everyone wanted to put their finger in the pie, so to speak. Nascar even got in on the opportunity to make money from their diecast toy cars.

Accessories started selling as part of a play set for some of these toy cars, as well as small raceways, which have become more and more complex throughout the years. Then toy companies started manufacturing carrying cases for collectors to show off and travel with certain types of toy cars.

The antique Diecast toy models.

The price for antique diecast toys isn’t really that expensive, however the older the toy and the better the condition it is in, results in more money. For instance, a Big Foot 4×4 is worth $4.99 whereas a 14” Farm Tractor w/trailer play set is worth $288.00. A Big Rally w/black tires is worth $3.99 and an old Power Pick Up Truck is worth $432.00.

The longer these collectables are held on to, and the less ware and tear the toy has the more value it will have in the years to come. Some collectors realize this and will buy a few of these toys still in the box and never open them just to be able to say that it is still in its original package. People keep sheds and other buildings full of these toys until one day they will bring a high price.

You can also start looking at flee markets and yard sales to stumble across some old diecast toys that may be obtained fairly cheap or almost nothing. Auctions are another good place to acquire some diecast antique toys and maybe you would be lucky enough to get the one grab bag that had one really old diecast toys.