Welcome to our March Blog
It's full steam ahead for the Plymouth Diecast Club in 2026
The first four weeks of the year is a busy time as we have our AGM followed by our Collectors Spring Toy and Train fair and ends with our Membership renewals evening. On that subject, it is nice to see that the number of members we have has stayed pretty steady over the last couple of years and we are hoping that we will see an increase in 2026. The AGM was well attended with current club officials ready and eager to take the club forward once again in 2026. The general consensus amongst model clubs is that it is virtually impossible to attract youngster's to our hobby , or rather, to get them to belong to a diecast club. I say that because the rise in popularity of the new 1:64 scale models is perfect for younger collectors but it is likely that they will , understandably, do their own thing .
Ups and downs
of the Toy fair and auction scene
The latest online auctions have seen an uplift in activity with good prices being made. Models of a certain era continue to go for low prices, a bargain if that is what you want to collect. Matchbox is doing very well with some items selling well above their estimates. By comparison, the local toy fairs seemed to be low key affairs with many regular traders absent. May it's a case of the winter blues. The good news is it's now officially Spring and I am sure that things will pick up from here on. Talking of which, this is a good time to remind everyone of the clubs Spring Collectors Toy & Train Fair on Sunday 22nd March. We hope to see you there.
New model
Solido
AM General M1115 Humvee KFOR in green camo. Scale 1:48
New Model
Solido
RHEINMETALL-BORSIG – LANDWASSERSCHLEPPER 1 – ENGINEER ASSAULT COMPANY 771 – RUSSIA – 1943. Scale 1:72
New model
EFE Road
AEC Routemaster RML 900 Clydeside Scottish, Oor Wullie. Scale 1:76.
Model of the month
Amalgam operate at the high end of the collectors market specialising in high detail, large 1:8 scale and elite subjects, so no surprise to learn that this model of the McLaren W1-Papaya Spark will be limited to 199 pieces worldwide and will, we understand, have a price tag of £14,995.
In addition, a bespoke service is offered were the client can work with Amalgam to tailor the model to their own version. I dread to think what the final cost might be.
