Diecast Hobby USA - Diecast Cars | Jada Toys | Maisto
Diecast Cars Like None Other
Welcome to DHUSA Diecast Cars
We specialize in diecast cars and NASCAR diecast models from Action Racing, BigTime Muscle, Bburago, DUB City, Hot Wheels, Jada Toys, Maisto, Motorsports Authentics, plus more brands of 1/24 and 1/18 diecast model cars. Our highly detailed models consist of great features such as custom exterior paint, custom rims, rubber tires, custom grilles, suicide doors, perfectly modeled engines, detailed interiors with audio and video systems, and custom body kits.
The types of models that we carry include American muscle, exotic, luxury, NASCAR, and police. For inventory updates, check out our Newly Added Items page. Browse our Diecast Accessories page for display cases, replacement rims sets, figurines, plus more!
Collecting Diecast Cars and NASCAR Diecast Models as a Hobby
Collecting diecast model cars is a great way for automobile fans to collect and own replicas of their favorite cars. No matter your age, collecting models can be an exciting hobby for everyone. The next best thing to parking a 1970 Chevy Chevelle 454 in the garage, is parking it next to a Lamborghini Gallardo Superleggera and a 2002 Cadillac Escalade DUB Edition on the display shelves of your model cars.
There are many different reasons why people collect diecast cars. People tend to collect them as an investment opportunity or as a hobby. Those who collect them as a hobby will likely aim to collect models in a certain field (ie. auto, construction, farming equipment). Those who like a specific car company (ie. Cadillac, Chevy, Ford) will attempt to collect different models for that specific brand. Those who like a certain manufacturer (ie. Hot Wheels, Jada Toys, Maisto) will try to collect as many models from that company as they can.
The first step in collecting models is deciding on the scale that you're going to collect. Larger-scale premium models (ie. 1/12, 1/18, 1/24) are generally made with attention to detail. Features such as doors, trunk/boot, and hood/bonnet that open, a detailed engine compartment, steerable wheels, glossy exterior paint, and tires mounted on a workable suspension system that replicate 1:1 automobiles. Brands such as Jada Toys and Maisto fabricate custom diecast model cars with features such as custom rims, custom body kits, custom paint jobs, detailed interiors with audio and video systems, and custom grilles. In smaller scales (1/32, 1/43, 1/64) some of the details are often eliminated. In smaller scale replicas, generally the steering do not work, only the front doors and hood open, and the interior is not detailed.
The next step is deciding on what type of models you're going to be collecting. NASCAR diecast models are the most popular model cars that collectors tend to collect as a hobby. NASCAR diecast collectors tend to collect replicas of particular brands (ie. Action Racing, Motorsports Authentics) or NASCAR drivers (Jimmie Johnson, Jeff Gordon, Dale Earnhardt Jr.).
As NASCAR and other types of motorsports have become more mainstream, collecting NASCAR collectibles is more popular than ever. Collectors base their choices on different aspects of the cars. Many collectors purchase model cars based on their favorite driver. These collectors tend to collect replicas of every paint scheme the driver has raced or been featured on. Other collectors prefer a particular manufacturer such as Chevrolet, Dodge, Ford or Toyota. Some collectors just purchase NASCAR diecast cars because they are interested in a particular image or logo.
The hottest NASCAR collectibles on the market today tend to represent the leader board. One thing to consider when collecting NASCAR diecast replicas is the preservation of your collection. The tiniest flaw, scratched paint, dented molding, or broken wheel will devalue your over all collection.
Featured NASCAR Diecast Models
The Latest Diecast News
March 5, 2010
12 new diecast cars added to our inventory made by Jada Toys, Maisto, and MotorMax! If you liked the "Death Race" movie, then you will like the 2006 Ford Mustang GT 1/24 Battle Machines Police and 2006 Ford Mustang GT Dirty Version 1/24 Battle Machines by Jada Toys. We also added a couple of new Lamborghini's by Maisto and MotorMax. Check out the 2009 Lamborghini Gallardo LP560-4 Polizia 1/24 and Lamborghini Diablo GT 1/18. We even have something for the Beemer lovers. Take a look at this custom BMW M5 1/18. We added the 1962 Chevy Bel-Air PRO RODZ 1/18 and the 1967 Ford Mustang GT PRO RODZ 1/18 by Maisto Pro Rodz
February 25, 2010
New color variations added to the Ferrari F430 Scuderia 1/18 and Ferrari F430 1/18 model cars by Hot Wheels!
February 20, 2010
Law enforcement meets the custom car world with this stylish tricked out 2010 Camaro Police Car 1/24 Highway Patrol model made by Jada Toys' DUB Ciity product line. Jada Toys produce some of the hottest police & fire department diecast cars in the industry. Jada Toys did it again with this one!
February 17, 2010
Check out our Newly Added Items page for 10 new stylish model cars in multiple color variations from Greenlight, Hitari, Jada Toys, & Maisto! The featured item in this update is the 2010 Chevy Camaro SS 1/24 Set of 2 by Jada Toys DUB City.
February 16, 2010
We just added a new Ferrari F430 Scuderia 1/18 Matte Black by Hot Wheels and 1972 Chevy Cheyenne Pick-Up Truck 1/24 KMC Rims Orange & 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1/18 by Jada Toys. We have a treat for you NASCAR lovers, check out this 2010 Chevrolet Camaro SS 1/18 Dale Earnhardt Jr. #88 replica by Jada Toys. We also added 3 more color variation to 1969 Pontiac Firebird 1/24 model by Maisto. This two-toned American muscle 1970 Nova SS Coupe 1/24 model car comes in 2 color variations.
February 15, 2010
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