Frequently Asked Questions

On the Stores page, use the search bar to enter your city, state, or country. You can also filter stores by region using the filter options.

Each store listing includes location details, contact information, and links to their website or social media.

Active: Store is currently operating normally

Limited Stock: Store is open but has reduced inventory

Temporarily Closed: Store is temporarily not operating

Closed: Store has permanently closed

Online Only: Store operates exclusively online

Yes! Use the brand filter on the Stores page to find shops that carry specific manufacturers like AutoArt, Mini GT, Ignition Models, and more.

This helps you locate stores that specialize in your favorite brands.

Store listings include shipping information when available. Look for "International Shipping" tags or check the store's website directly for their shipping policies.

Many online diecast retailers offer worldwide shipping!

Our Brand Database includes a comprehensive collection of diecast model car brands, from mainstream manufacturers like Hot Wheels and Matchbox to premium brands like AutoArt, Mini GT, and Tarmac Works.

Visit our Brand Database to explore the full collection—we're constantly adding new brands as the industry grows!

Visit our Brand Database page and use the search bar to find any manufacturer. You can also browse alphabetically or filter by origin country and scale.

Each brand profile includes origin country, founding year, primary scales, specialty areas, official website, and a brief description of what makes them unique.

We also note whether they produce resin or diecast models, and highlight their most popular lines.

Absolutely! Use our Contact Us form and select "Brand Submission" as the subject. Include the brand name, website, and any relevant details.

We review all submissions and add qualifying brands to our database.

No, you can browse the store directory and brand database without an account. However, creating a free account unlocks powerful features like saving stores to your Hunting Place, managing useful links, and tracking your approved store suggestions.

Once logged in, head over to your Dashboard and click on the Settings tab. There you can change your username, set your country, and choose an awesome animal icon as your avatar!

Yes! For a quicker and more seamless experience, you can log in or register instantly using your Google account. Just click the "Sign in with Google" button on the Login page.

Your Hunting Place is your personal collection of favorite diecast stores. Instead of searching for the same stores every time, you can access them all in one click directly from your Dashboard.

While browsing the store directory, simply click the heart/bookmark icon on any store card. The store will instantly be added to your Hunting Place.

The Collection Rate is a fun statistic visible on your Dashboard. It shows the percentage of all active stores on Diecaston that you have successfully "collected" into your Hunting Place!

It's a built-in bookmark manager specifically for your diecast hobby. You can save your favorite forums, blogs, online shops, or resource pages all in one place within your Dashboard.

Go to the Useful Links tab on your Dashboard, or use the global Useful Links page. Click the "Add Link" button, enter the website URL and a custom title, and it will be saved to your collection.

Click the "Suggest Store" button in the header or footer to access our submission form. We collect information about store name, location, and contact details.

Your contributions help fellow collectors discover new sources!

We ask for the store name, physical address (if applicable), website/social media links, contact information, brands carried, and any special features (like international shipping).

The more details you provide, the better we can serve the community!

We review store submissions within 3-5 business days. After verification, approved stores are added to our directory.

If you have an account, you can track the number of your approved suggestions right on your Dashboard!

Yes! Please use our Contact Us form to report outdated or incorrect information. Select "Store Submission" and mention it's an update to an existing listing.

We appreciate help keeping our directory accurate!

Absolutely! We rely on community feedback to maintain accuracy. Use our Contact Us form and select "Technical Issue" to report any errors.

Thank you for helping us improve Diecaston!