Site Guide

📍 How to Use Collection Index

Find Stores

Browse our worldwide directory of diecast model car stores. Use the interactive map to find physical stores near you, or explore online and physical retailers. You can access all information via their online links.

Explore Brands

Visit our Brand Database featuring manufacturers. Learn about each brand's quick history, country of origin, popular scales, and official websites. Perfect for discovering new brands or researching before purchase.

Contribute

Know a great diecast store we're missing? Use the "Suggest Store" feature to help grow our community database. Your contributions help fellow collectors discover new sources for their collections.

⚙️ How Does It Work?

1

Suggest a Store

Know a great diecast store? Click "Suggest Store" and fill in the details.

2

We Review It

Our team checks the submission to make sure it fits.

3

It Goes Live

Once approved, the store appears on the map and list for everyone to discover.

🏪 Types of Stores

🌐 Online Stores

Pros: Vast selection, international shipping, competitive prices, easy comparison shopping

Cons: Shipping costs, can't inspect before purchase, shipping damage risk

🏢 Physical Stores

Pros: Inspect quality, immediate purchase, no shipping, expert advice, community

Cons: Limited selection, potentially higher prices, travel required

🗺️ Map View vs List View

🗺️ Map View

Best for: Finding stores near a specific location, exploring stores in a city or region visually.

How to use: Zoom in on your area, click a pin to see the store details and links.

📋 List View

Best for: Browsing all stores, filtering by country, store type, or scale, and comparing options.

How to use: Use the filters at the top to narrow down results, then click a store card for details.

✅ What Gets Listed?

We aim to keep the directory accurate and useful. Here's what we look for when reviewing a submission:

✔ Accepted

Dedicated diecast / model car retailers
Online stores with a working website
Physical stores open to the public
Stores carrying multiple brands or scales

✘ Not Accepted

General toy stores with minimal diecast stock
Individual sellers (eBay, Facebook Marketplace)
Stores with broken or missing websites
Duplicate or already-listed stores

📋 Before You Suggest a Store

Have these ready to speed up the process:

Store Name

The official name of the store as it appears on their website or signage.

Website URL

The store's website or online shop link. For physical-only stores, a Google Maps or social media link works too.

Country & Type

Which country the store is based in, and whether it's online, physical, or both.