Table of contents for Summer 2025 in Die Cast X

Jada Toys’ Pink Slips line brings a bold twist to a Japanese classic with this 1:24-scale 1967 Toyota 2000GT. Finished in a red-tinted pearl white with a red dry carbon-look upper body, the car presents a stylized, two-tone version of one of Japan’s most revered sports cars. This release leans into custom car culture while retaining enough original detail to keep it recognizable to collectors familiar with the real thing. The red-colored dry carbon texture across the car’s front-end panels offers a modern aesthetic that plays off the 2000GT’s classic curves. Fender-mounted side mirrors and bright chrome accents help preserve the original’s silhouette. Details like translucent headlight and taillight lenses enhance the presentation, and period-correct bronze wheels paired with licensed Firestone radial tires give the car a grounded, era-appropriate stance.…

This year marks the 40th anniversary of Back to the Future, and Jada Toys is hitting 88 miles per hour with a full lineup of officially licensed vehicles and collectibles. From die casts in multiple scales to an RC car and diorama playset, Jada’s latest offerings cover all three films and give fans plenty to look forward to. With more releases expected as the anniversary year rolls on, Jada Toys is clearly invested in making sure BTTF fans have no shortage of die cast options. Whether you’re building your first time-traveling lineup or adding to an existing collection, these releases are worth a look. And if anyone out there has access to a flux capacitor, we wouldn’t mind jumping ahead to see what’s next. In the meantime, let’s take a…

Let’s take a look back at Auto World’s 2024 Premium Release 1 Version A set, a six-car lineup that spans muscle cars, pony cars, and classics—all in true 1:64 scale. This release continues the brand’s reputation for factory-authentic colors, licensed details, and finely executed tampo graphics. Each model comes with rubber tires, a die cast metal body and chassis, and hoods that open to reveal painted engine bays. Whether you’re collecting the full set or hunting for individual castings at your local shop, this release covers a broad slice of American automotive history. Leading off the release is the 1990 Mitsubishi Eclipse GSX in LaSalle Silver with a gloss-black roof. This all-new tooling brings a tuner-era icon into the Auto World lineup for the first time. Details like the factory-style…

Tomica and Tamiya have joined forces for a special collaboration that brings some of Tamiya’s most iconic RC and Mini 4WD vehicles into the world of die cast collectibles. This new line re-imagines favorites like the Grasshopper, the Hornet, Avante, and the Dash-1 Emperor as compact, display-worthy miniatures—all with the unmistakable styling and charm of the originals. These aren’t standard 1:64-scale vehicles. Each model has been purpose-built with proportions and detailing that capture the unique look of Tamiya’s kits, including oversize tires, raised chassis, and colorful graphics straight from the classic box art. Some even include a scaled-down RC transmitter. The Grasshopper and Hornet, two of Tamiya’s most beloved entry-level buggies, are instantly recognizable thanks to their vintage roll cages and rear wheelie bars. The Avante, known for its advanced…

01 MCG 1980 VOLKSWAGEN SCIROCCO RIEGER GTO COUPE MCG’s 1:18-scale 1980 Volkswagen Scirocco Rieger GTO in red is a bold tribute to the era of widebody Euro tuners. This die cast model features flared fenders, deep-dish wheels, and aggressive aero inspired by Rieger’s iconic body kit. It’s a must-have for fans of vintage German performance and ’80s automotive flair. Scale: 1:18 P/N: F1-2-3-8446 MSRP: $69.95 URL: awesomediecast.com 02 GREEN-LIGHT 1991 FORD MUSTANG GT FROM HOME IMPROVEMENT This “Home Improvement” edition Mustang GT brings Tim “The Tool Man” Taylor’s beloved ride to collectors’ shelves. Finished in a two-toned green and silver with factory-correct wheels and detailed trim, this miniature captures the spirit of the hit ’90s sitcom and is a fun nostalgic piece for Mustang and TV fans alike. Scale: 1:64…

“EVERY DETAIL IS FAITHFULLY REPRODUCED, FROM THE SQUARED-OFF ROOFLINE TO THE DELICATE BADGING AND THIN CHROME TRIM.” Automodello continues to cater to niche collectors with their highly detailed 1:24-scale release of the 1969 Chevrolet Kingswood Estate. Hailing from the company’s esteemed One24 series of resin-based replicas, this long-roof wagon represents one of Chevrolet’s most distinctive full-size offerings of the late ’60s, capturing the elongated proportions, hidden headlamp grille, and simulated wood-grain trim that made the Kingswood Estate a standout in its day. The model is offered in a sleek Tuxedo Black finish with simulated wood paneling along the sides and tailgate—just like the original. Every detail of the big-body wagon is faithfully reproduced, from the squared-off roofline and raised rear cargo area windows to the delicate badging and thin chrome…

Matchbox continues its strong run of collector-grade 1:64-scale castings with the 2025 Moving Parts release of the Bizzarrini 5300 GT Corsa Revival. Based on the modern continuation version of the classic Italian racecar, this die cast model brings a historic nameplate back to the forefront of the premium small-scale category. Finished in a deep blue paint, the Bizzarrini model stands out not just for its sculpted shape but for the level of detail Matchbox packs into this compact package. The crisp blue paint highlights the bodylines, while the detailed black plastic chassis contrasts nicely against the blue upper shell. A light smoke tint is applied to the windows, offering a view of the black interior that features basic seat and dash contours. The standout feature here is the opening hood—true…

For die cast collectors who appreciate the intersection of technical craftsmanship and motorsport history, CMC’s 1:18-scale Maserati Tipo 60 “Birdcage” is worth studying up-close. Finished in red and based on the actual car driven at the 2008 Goodwood Revival, this highly detailed replica is limited to just 1,000 pieces worldwide. As with all CMC creations, the model doesn’t just look the part—it invites hands-on inspection with fully functional parts and removable panels that reveal the inner workings of this historically significant racer. Comprising a total of 1,533 parts, the hand-assembled model highlights the unique engineering behind Maserati’s original. Chief among these features is the car’s namesake structure: a faithful re-creation of the space-frame chassis made from more than 200 miniature metal tubes. This complex lattice, itself weighing only 30 kilograms…

Welcome to the latest installment of Show & Tell! We welcome our readers to share their favorite vehicles from their personal collections with us so that we can help show them off to fellow Die Cast X readers. Let’s see what our readers have to Show & Tell! Die Cast X loves to see our readers’ rare and customized die cast rides. If you have a rare collectible or custom die cast that you’d like to “show and tell” in a future issue of DCX, submit your ride at: www.diecastxmagazine.com/dcx-readers-collection. FRANCIS DE JESUS Location: Burnaby, British Columbia, Canada Brand: Sunstar Series: Premium Series Model: 1958 Buick Limited Scale: 1:18 From the Owner: “This is one of my favorite classic American 1950s cars, with a pastel green color and lots of…

“PART OF THE BRAND’S RACE & PLAY SERIES, THIS MODEL BALANCES PLAY VALUE WITH DISPLAY-WORTHY DETAIL, MAKING IT A SOLID ADDITION FOR CASUAL COLLECTORS AND FERRARI FANS ALIKE.” Bburago’s 1:24-scale LaFerrari Aperta captures the essence of one of Ferrari’s most advanced road cars in an accessible and well-executed die cast format. Part of the brand’s Race & Play series, this model balances play value with display-worthy detail, making it a solid addition for casual collectors and Ferrari fans alike. Finished in a deep metallic black with red striping over a black interior, the LaFerrari Aperta looks every bit the high-performance open-top exotic. The body is made of die cast metal, while the undercarriage, interior, and trim components are plastic. Proportions are accurate, and signature design elements like the split front…

For collectors who lean toward the modified and personalized side of die cast culture, this Majorette CastHeads Giftpack delivers something a little different. Released in collaboration with CastHeads Magazine, a Southeast Asia-based publication focused on custom die cast builds and car culture, this five-car gift set is one of Majorette’s more off-beat entries in the 1:64 world. Rather than relying on traditional factory finishes or licensed race liveries, this box set’s cars are uniquely detailed with stylized graphics and weathering that mirror the aesthetic often seen in hand-customized builds. The set includes a 1968 Ford Mustang, Land Rover 90, Mercedes-Benz 190E 2.5-16 EVO II, Mercedes-AMG G500, and the latest-generation Ford Bronco. Each model is finished with a custom-themed livery, rally numbers, fictional sponsor logos, and color schemes that wouldn’t look…