| 21st Century |
best known for larger
scale (1/16) military planes in plastic. Also produces die
cast military models in smaller scales. |
[check availability] |
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Agritec |
also known by the ROS brand name,
this Italian company creates models of European farm and construction
equipment. |
[check availability] |
| BBurago |
storied Italian
makers of hobby quality die cast cars in 1/18 and 1/24 scales.
Now owned by Maisto but marketed as a distinct brand. |
[check availability] |
| Conrad |
truck and construction models made in Germany.
[more information] |
[check availability] |
| Corgi Classics |
aviation, military, and character pieces. Well
known English brand, highly sought after by collectors. [more information] |
[check availability] |
Die Cast Promotions
aka: Highway 61 |
relatively new company founded by a member of the ERTL
family. Primarily trucks and automotive, with more on the way. |
[check availability] |
| Dragon |
Maker of mostly military model
kits, now moving into the die cast realm with tanks and planes (both
military and commercial) |
[check availability] |
| Eligor |
French company producing trucks and a variety of
vehicles. |
[check availability] |
| ERTL / Racing Champions |
makers of farm, construction, automotive, racing, and
more. The predominate American die cast maker of the post-war
era. [more information] |
[check availability] |
| First Gear |
makers of highly detailed trucks and construction
equipment. Most trucks are custom produced for the collector
market. [more information] |
[check availability] |
Forces of Valor
aka: Unimax |
relatively new to die cast, Forces
is a branch of toy maker Panache Place. Military models are
rendered in mostly 1/32 with an emphasis on working parts and
accessories. |
[check availability] |
| Franklin
Mint |
Franklin
Mint is known for higher quality collectibles of all types.
Die cast models include model cars, fire trucks, farm equipment, and
aircraft under the Armour name. |
[check availability] |
| Joal |
Spanish company producing nicely detailed trucks and
construction toy. [more information] |
[check availability] |
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Maisto |
produces
toy cars, trucks, airplanes, and motorcycles for mass-market and
collector channels. |
[check availability] |
| Matchbox |
expanding range of toys and collector items.
Mainly sold through large retailers. |
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| Model Power |
Long time producer of model railroad components and
accessories. Many pieces are cast resin, none are for use as
toys. |
[check availability] |
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Motorart |
Based in Sweden, Motorart focuses on the Volvo brand
and produces a nice range of construction, trucks, and autos from the
Volvo line. |
[check availability] |
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| New-Ray |
produces
a wide
range of main stream die cast toys featuring 1/24th scale trucks and
tractor trailer rigs. |
[check availability] |
| Norscot |
producer of licensed promotional models for
Caterpillar and others. [more information] |
[check availability] |
| NZG |
German company producing construction models and other
vehicles. [more information] |
[check availability] |
| Scale Models |
Iowa based maker of farm toys and other
vehicles. [more information] |
[check availability] |
| SIKU |
High quality German made toys for kids and
collectors. [more information] |
[check availability] |
| Solido |
French maker of military and automotive models. |
[check availability] |
| Spec-Cast |
Iowa based maker of farm toys and trucks.
[more information] |
[check availability] |
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Tonkin |
maker of
collector and promotional models for the trucking industry.
Models are 1/64 and 1/50 scale and feature precision detailing. |
[check availability] |
| Welly |
produces various cars and trucks. |
[check availability] |
| Note: this is not intended
as a comprehensive listing as there are literally hundreds of
companies currently producing die cast toys and models, but this does represent a cross-section of
several categories of die cast. |