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New Finds from The Diecast Archive, shaped by its Toys & Figures focus.
New Finds from The Diecast Archive, shaped by its Toys & Figures focus.
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Solido March 2026 1:18 Releases: What Collectors Should Grab Now
Solido unveiled a fresh lineup of 1:18 diecast models in March 2026 — here’s the quick rundown of the must‑have pieces for serious collectors.
Julian VanceMarch 17, 2026
Barrett-Jackson 2026 Diecast Auction: Top 5 Finds & Signals
A forensic look at the standout 1:18 diecast pieces from Barrett‑Jackson’s 2026 Scottsdale auction and why they matter for your collection.
Julian VanceMarch 16, 2026
Five 1:18 Releases from Q1 2026 That Deserve Your Attention — and Two That Do Not
Q1 2026 brings a stacked field of 1:18 releases. Five models earned a spot on my watch list — the TOP Marques Ferrari 512M, AUTOart GT-R50, Almost Real Zonda Tricolore, the Sauber C291, and BBR's Alfa 33 Stradale. Two others did not make the cut.
Julian VanceMarch 13, 2026Micron-Level Mavericks: The Women Engineers Redefining 1:18 Diecast CAD in 2026
Highlighting the unseen technical talent making premium 1:18 diecast models mechanically flawless.
Julian VanceMarch 7, 2026
The Resin Reckoning: Why I Haven't Added a Full-Resin Piece to My 1:18 Collection in Three Years
The 1:18 market has quietly shifted toward full-resin construction — and most collectors don't know what that trade-off actually means for their collection in thirty years. A former precision machinist does.
Julian VanceMarch 5, 2026The 1:8 Scale Ascendancy: Why Amalgam's Ferrari 499P Signals a Market Pivot
Amalgam Collection's 2025 roadmap signals a tectonic shift: the 1:8 scale has matured from exhibition centerpiece to viable investment-grade acquisition tier. An analysis of the Ferrari 499P Le Mans references and what they mean for serious collectors.
Julian VanceFebruary 22, 2026