Site Guide

Your complete guide to using Diecaston

📍 How to Use Diecaston

Find Stores

Browse our worldwide directory of diecast model car stores. Use the interactive map to find physical stores near you, or explore online retailers.

Explore Brands

Visit our Brand Database to learn about manufacturers' history, country of origin, and popular scales.

Create an Account

Sign up for free to unlock your Dashboard. Keep track of models you're hunting for, save external links, and personalize your profile.

Contribute

Know a great store we're missing? Use "Suggest Store" to help grow our database. Your contributions help fellow collectors.

⚙️ 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.

👤 User Dashboard Features

Once you register and log in, you gain access to powerful tools designed specifically to help you organize your collection journey.

My Hunting Place

Your wishlist: Keep a structured list of models you are actively searching for.

Track details: Add photos, brand info, scale, target price, and custom notes for every model you want to buy. Stay focused on your goals!

My Useful Links

Your bookmarks: Save and organize important URLs that help you in the hobby.

Everything in one place: Store links to rare auctions, forum discussions, customization tutorials, or specific store pages you want to revisit later.

Profile Management

Your identity: Customize your avatar, update your bio, and manage your account details easily. Connect with the Diecaston ecosystem securely.

🏪 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.

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