Diecast Aluminum
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Edelbrock Racing Die-Cast Aluminum Valve Covers 4267 Ford 351 Boss V8 Natural $195.94 |
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Die Cast Aluminum Universal Adapter In Black $62.99 |
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Yamaha aluminum die cast 10-hole snare rim match set: top and gated bottom hoops $117.80 |
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Set of 4 Xenon Spot Lights 20 Watt Die Cast Aluminum Adjustable works with 12V $39.99 |
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NEW in Box Greystone Outdoor Light, Die Cast Aluminum $23.00 |
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Modern Chromed Die Cast Aluminum Table Mirror $129.00 |
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PLC SYNCHRO 1832 OUTDOOR SCONCE BRONZE WITH OPAL ACRYLIC LENS/DIE CAST ALUMINUM $108.00 |
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Aluminum Alloy Die-cast Compressor Air Filter AF4000-04 $36.32 |
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SQUARE D NIB 9001KY1 DIE CAST ALUMINUM ENCLOSURE (ES3) $65.00 |
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PLC SYNCHRO 1833 POST LIGHT BRONZE WITH OPAL ACRYLIC LENS/DIE CAST ALUMINUM $268.00 |
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Proform 141-217 SB-Chevy 1969-86, Polished Die-Cast Aluminum $65.98 |
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HUBBELL RECEPTACLE COVER 6C657 DIE CAST ALUMINUM $20.00 |
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PLC MERIDIAN 1884 OUTDOOR SCONCE WHITE WITH GLASS LENS/DIE CAST ALUMINUM NEW $212.00 |
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PLC MERIDIAN 1884 OUTDOOR SCONCE SILVER WITH GLASS LENS/DIE CAST ALUMINUM NEW $212.00 |
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PLC DANZA 31700 OUTDOOR SCONCE BRONZE WITH GLASS LENS/DIE CAST ALUMINUM NEW $93.00 |
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PLC LIGHTING DANZA 31700 OUTDOOR SCONCE SILVER/GLASS LENS/DIE CAST ALUMINUM $93.00 |
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PLC LIGHTING CIRCA 1868 OUTDOOR SCONCE BRONZE/OPAL LENS/DIE CAST ALUMINUM $88.00 |
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PLC SUSSEX 1835 OUTDOOR SCONCE WHITE WITH OPAL ACRYLIC LENS/DIE CAST ALUMINUM $28.95 |
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PLC SUSSEX 1835 OUTDOOR SCONCE SILVER WITH OPAL ACRYLIC LENS/DIE CAST ALUMINUM $28.95 |
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Ford Model A Die Cast Aluminum Step Plates $51.00 |
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Ford Model T Die Cast Aluminum Step Plates $51.00 |
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diecast aluminum out door pendant fixture $5.00 |
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18″ Double Griddle Die-Cast Aluminum Non-Stick Coating LARGE Machined Bottom $38.89 |
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OUTDOOR TELEPHONE DIE CAST ALUMINUM CASE CLASSIC STYLE BIG LEVER $69.00 |
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Trans-Dapt Die-Cast Aluminum Valve Covers 6075 Chevy SBC 283 305 350 400 $139.90 |
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Allen Tel Outdoor Telephone Housing w/ PHONE Included! – Die Cast Aluminum $149.99 |
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GM Performance Die-Cast Aluminum Valve Covers $175.00 |
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Red Dot MA LB 6 Threaded Die Cast Aluminum LB Elbow 2″ $44.99 |
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PLC CASSANDRA 1859 WALL LIGHT IN WHITE WITH OPAL ACRYLIC LENS/DIE CAST ALUMINUM $72.00 |
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PLC CASSANDRA 1859 WALL LIGHT SILVER WITH OPAL ACRYLIC LENS/DIE CAST ALUMINUM $72.00 |
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PLC DARK SKY 1816 OUTDOOR SCONCE SILVER WITH GLASS LENS AND DIE CAST ALUMINUM $70.00 |
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PLC DARK SKY 1816 OUTDOOR SCONCE BRONZE WITH GLASS LENS AND DIE CAST ALUMINUM $70.00 |
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PLC DARK SKY 1816 OUTDOOR SCONCE WHITE WITH GLASS LENS AND DIE CAST ALUMINUM $70.00 |
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PLC CLARET 1844 OUTDOOR SCONCE WHITE WITH RIBBED GLASS AND DIE CAST ALUMINUM $64.00 |
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Hammond Enclosure; Diecast Aluminum Alloy, # 1590D, Used, Warranty $10.00 |
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PLC KANADU 1864 OUTDOOR SCONCE BRONZE WITH ACRYLIC LENS AND DIE CAST ALUMINUM $54.00 |
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Rab LB-250-CG-EMT Die Cast Aluminum Enclosure ! NEW ! $169.99 |
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Rab LB-300-CG-EMT Die Cast Aluminum Enclosure ! NEW ! $169.99 |
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PLC SPRINT 1880 OUTDOOR SCONCE SILVER WITH RIBBED GLASS AND DIE CAST ALUMINUM $21.95 |
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18″ Double Griddle Die-Cast Aluminum Non-Stick Coating LARGE Machined Bottom $38.89 |
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PLC EVORA 2038 OUTDOOR SCONCE BRONZE WITH GLASS AND DIE CAST ALUMINUM NEW $57.00 |
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PLC EVORA 2038 OUTDOOR SCONCE WHITE WITH GLASS AND DIE CAST ALUMINUM NEW $57.00 |
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Hitch Buds Step Hitch 2 in. Receivers Die-Cast Aluminum $23.99 |
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50-68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 MG MGB 7″ Die Cast Aluminum Headlight $49.95 |
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65 66 67 68 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 Ford Mustang 7″ Die Cast Aluminum Headlights $49.95 |
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46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 Chevy Bel Air 7″ Die Cast Aluminum Headlight $49.95 |
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68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 VW Bus 7″ Die Cast Aluminum Headlights $49.95 |
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69 70 71 72 7 374 75 76 77 78 Chevy Nova 7″ Die Cast Aluminum Headlights $49.95 |
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55-72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 Jeep CJ5 7″ Die Cast Aluminum Headlights $49.95 |
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67-71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 Chevy Camaro 7″ Die Cast Aluminum Headlights $49.95 |
What is a Diecast Toy?
A diecast toy is a toy made of plastic and a special metal called Zamak which is a mix of zinc and aluminum. Most of the usual toys made through the die-casting method are the scale models of cars, trains, plains and construction equipment. Most of these toys are usually collectible toys like for example the very famous Mach 5 from the Speed racer animated series. Nowadays most of the real means of transportations as well as some fictional ones are made through this method.
The good thing about the diecast toys is that they can be identical with the real size original. They can have all kind of features to describe the real thing. These kinds of toys became popular as collectibles during the 50s when the detail and quality of the toys rose. In the beginning the most popular diecast toys were the Matchbox series and the Hot Wheels series. In fact Matchbox was so successful that when people referred to a toy as a Matchbox toy they meant any toy made of plastic and Zamak. Since these toys are exact copies of the real thing at a smaller scale a lot of companies realized that by reproducing a vehicle or piece of equipment at a smaller scale, as a toy, could mean good advertising for them. Thus nowadays you can find different airline plains at different scales, cars, trucks, helicopters, buses and even construction equipment and agricultural machinery.
All the car producers have their models reduced at different scales. This 100% reproduction at a smaller scale became a very successful part of the toy manufacturing industry. People who own a nice car or have a dream car most of the times want to have it at least at a smaller scale. The usual scales are 1:12, 1:18, 1:24 and 1:64. The 1:12 is a large model that is usually intended for collectors. The 1:24 is the most common scale for the models intended for children for playing. Also pretty popular are the 1:64 scaled toys though these are not intended for small children because of the tiny pieces that they are made from. Famous cars like the cars from Need for Speed or the animated movie Cars or the animated series Speed Racer – Mach 5 are usually available in most of the existing scales. Of course the price varies from a scale to another. Also if a toy was produced in a limited edition its price is going to rise over the advertised price especially amongst collectors.
You find pretty much any car you can think of at a smaller scale than the real one. All the car producers have their old and new models scaled down. Also military vehicles are more and more popular both as toys and as collectibles. You can even get cars and other vehicles at the 1:87 scale so that you can have them as a key chain. If you like these kinds of toys you have to be careful not to become dependent. This hobby can be a very expensive one and you might need a lot of space for your cars and such. There are several websites apart from the toy stores that sell different models and scales of cars. Collectors’ sites offer information and photos of their collections and most of the times the models they buy are still in the original packaging.
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If you are interested in these kinds of toys you should know that they are divided on categories according to the type of vehicle, the manufacturing company, if they are models of real vehicles or movie vehicles. The famous Mach 5 car from the Speed racer for example is available in different diecast scales.
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