Manufactured by Mattel, this 1:18 scale red die-cast collectible model features metal construction and is individually packed in a window box. Launch date: June 18, 2007.

Manufactured by Signature Models, this 1941 Packard Convertible comes in a blue 1:18 scale model that measures 12" L x 4" W x 3" H. The classic has an openable hood, doors and trunk, and it sits on a display plaque. It is made in a limited edition of 5000 and comes with a Packard coin. The vehicle is individually packed in a window box. Box size: 15.75" L x 7.6" W x 6.25" H. Launch date: June 22, 2007.

This 1:18-scale die-cast collectible model car measures 9.5" L x 3.5" W x 2.25" H and has an openable hood, doors and trunk. It features Italian design, comes in gray, and is individually packed in a window box. It is manufactured by BBurago. Box size: 12" L x 7.25" W x 5" H. Launch date: June 21, 2007.

This limited edition silver 1:24 scale die-cast collectible model car measures 8” x 3” x 2”. The car features a hood and doors that open and close. Orders come in case packs of six pieces.

This limited edition light blue 1:24 scale die-cast collectible model car measures 7.5” x 3” x 2”. The car features a hood and doors that open and close. Orders come in case packs of six pieces.

This limited edition red 1:24 scale die-cast collectible model car measures 7.5” x 2.75” x 2”. The car features a hood and doors that open and close. Orders come in case packs of six pieces.

This 1:50 scale model is highly detailed and features an articulated hitch, a truck bed that rises and lowers, clear windows, interior cab detail, and rolling wheels and tires with authentic tread design. The real CAT AD45B is designed for high production and low-cost-per-ton hauling in underground mining operations. The model measures 8-3/4” L x 2-3/8” W x 2-7/8” H.

This 1:18-scale die-cast SUV model is highly detailed.

This authentic die-cast replica features opening doors and hood, real rubber tires, an authentic paint scheme and official race logos. This product is officially licensed by Chevrolet and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. It is available in 1:24 scale (shown) and 1:64 scale (MSRP: $7.99) “We spend hours upon hours researching an actual car so that we can accurately produce its replica. … Our market, the collectors, crave accuracy. They want to see the correct hood scoops, grille, insignia, etc. It is important to them in their decision to purchase the product,” Marketing Manager Katie Roland of GreenLight Collectibles told TDmonthly. Launch date: June 2007.

This product features a metal body and chassis, opening hood, detailed graphics and engine, and custom license plate. Each car is officially licensed by Dodge and Daimler-Chrysler. This 12 car (PURE MOPAR) assortment includes stock and custom versions of 1964 Plymouth Fury Max Wedge, 1963 Chrysler 300J, 1966 Dodge Coronet Convertible, 1971 Dodge Charger Superbee, 2006 Dodge Challenger Concept and 2006 Dodge Charger SRT8. “Authenticity is at the core of the GreenLight Collectibles brand,” Marketing Manager Katie Roland of GreenLight Collectibles told TDmonthly. Launch date: July 2007.

Be the first on the scene with the Die-Cast Ambulance from Schylling. It features a pull-back motor, has a length of 4-3/4", and comes in assorted styles.
— "Ambulances" from "Schylling" were among the hot-selling die-cast items in the store of Anna Barr, owner of Anna's Toy Depot in Austin, Texas.
— “Die-cast ambulance,” James Burdette told TDmonthly, when asked to name the best-selling die-cast vehicles in his store, LB Toys in Media, Pa. His store sells “five to six” each month.
— In May 2008, two of 55 retailers singled out emergency vehicles as their best-selling die-cast.

The Die-Cast Farm Tractor comes with a friction power motor and is part of Schylling's line of die-cast vehicles, which includes the school bus and the mini-train.
— "Tractors" from "Schylling" were among the hot-selling die-cast items in the store of Anna Barr, owner of Anna's Toy Depot in Austin, Texas.

The Maisto Chevy Impala is an authentic 1:24-scale kit. It has a die-cast metal body with plastic parts. A working steering wheel and opening doors add to the car's realistic design. The Impala kit comes with a bonus set of wheels and a screwdriver. No paint or glue is required. It's part of Maisto's Assembly Line Die-Cast Model Kits line.
— Daren Levitt, owner of Toy Chest in North Conway, N.H., told TDmonthly, "I just got Maisto. They're die-cast, but boxed, and come in different scales."
— Levitt added, "They're not higher end. They're more like a small matchbox type, but they also get into larger cars that are 8" to 10". I just got those."
— A TDmonthly survey of retailers in spring 2007 indicated that popular die-cast police car models come from various manufacturers.

These 1:18 cars represent an emerging muscle car revolution — old-school muscle cars meet new-school performance technology. Car builders have been restoring classic muscle cars for years, but now builders are rebuilding these cars with the latest technology. These G-Machines are getting the hottest upgrades, such as brand new Corvette or Viper engines, racing suspensions, aftermarket brake kits, roll cages, custom hoods and offset wheels.
— "The only thing I carry is Hot Wheels," said Melissa McCollum, owner of Learning Express in Hoover, Ala., when asked about the die-cast category.
— Two of 34 retailers TDmonthly spoke with in spring 2007 named Hot Wheels among their best-selling die-cast toys.
— “The Hot Wheels 1:18-scale vehicles feature exclusive licenses from some of the world’s most famous car makers,” said Michele Sturdivant, director of PR for Mattel Brands. “Collectors can choose from a wide range of popular models such as the Corvette C6 Z06, Ferrari F430 Spyder, 2007 Escalade, Ferrari FXX and Ford Shelby Cobra GT500.”

The last 100 years has seen aircraft become an integral part of modern-day transportation. The Showcase Harrier NASA is part of Corgi USA's 100 Years of Flight Showcase Collection: The Aerobatic Teams Series. The 100 Years of Flight Series offers an introduction to collecting by offering a wide variety of aircraft in smaller sizes. Each model is 3" to 4" in length.
— "We've got die-cast airplanes by Corgi and they do really well," said Connie Hall, owner of The Three Bears in Ruidoso, N.M.
— When asked to provide a sales figure for Corgi die-cast planes, Hall replied, "30 a month."
— Two of 34 retailers TDmonthly spoke with in spring 2007 specifically mentioned Corgi airplanes as die-cast best sellers in their stores.

The 5” pull-back, die-cast VW Beetle is decorated with a variety of flowers, smiley faces, rainbows and peace signs. Assorted colors are available.
— In spring 2007, Toysmith was named among the best-selling die-cast by Anna Barr, owner of Anna's Toy Depot in Austin, Texas.
— Die-cast items from Toysmith mentioned by retailers included trucks, planes and classic vehicles.
— The Volkswagen Beetle is often cited by specialty retailers as a customer favorite in various toy categories.

These die-cast trains measure 3” long and are powered by pull-back motors. The trains come in assorted styles and colors. "The Mini Trains are a perfect item to keep by the cash register for that impulse purchase for the antsy child," said Stephen Medina of Schylling Toys.
— "I do new die-cast, [including] Schylling," said Anna Barr, owner of Anna's Toy Depot in Austin, Texas.
— Among Schylling die-cast items mentioned to TDmonthly by retailers in spring 2007 were classics, pull backs, tractors, school buses, jumbo jets, ambulances and lawn mowers.
— In summer 2010, two of 38 retailers told TDmonthly that toy trains are a best-selling collectible, with one specifically naming Schylling’s Die-Cast Pull-Back Mini Train.

Land Rover Defender With Horse Carrier is part of Ravensburger's Siku Super Series - Die-Cast Metal.
— "It’s really Siku. That’s what we carry the most," said Debbie Carroll, partner at Kringle’s Toy Box in Amherst, N.H., when asked in spring 2007 about hot-selling die-cast in her store.
— Kringle’s sells "about 200 a month," Carroll told TDmonthly.
— Retailers also mentioned other Siku die-cast items, including construction vehicles and vintage car models.

It’s 1969 and Detroit is pumping out the most memorable musclecars of the era. Their names haunt the streets of time, including the AMC AMX — one of the most accurate Johnny Lightning castings to date. Today, we stare enviously at the beauty of its design, distinctive color schemes, bold graphic packages and massive engines, and all we can think is: "I want that car!" This release of the AMX is painted in factory-correct Go Green with black stripes. Launch date: 2006.
— “We carry the little 1:64 Johnny Lightning. That is our best-seller,” said David Campbell, owner of Amazing Toys in Great Falls, Mont., when asked about die-cast in his store. “We sell around four dozen a month,” he added.
— Three of 34 retailers TDmonthly spoke with in spring 2007 specifically cited Johnny Lightning as a best seller in die-cast items.
— "Each Johnny Lightning release also includes the ever popular white lightning chase cars," said Tom Zahorsky, senior design manager for Johnny Lightning.

Toysmith's Turbo Jet is a 7” die-cast plane with a powerful pull-back-and-go motor. The doors open and close for added fun. There are four passenger jets to choose from in this line.
— “[We] sell about 100 of Toysmith’s [die-cast] planes each month,” Fred Rosenberg, owner of On the Park in Kingwood, Texas, told TDmonthly in May 2008.
— Five of 55 retailers TDmonthly spoke with in May 2008 cited Toysmith products as their best-selling die-cast.
— In a Summer 2012 survey, two out of 10 retailers told TDmonthly that Toysmith's die-cast planes were best sellers.

Children love the idea of having their own 8-1/2” school bus. This die-cast vehicle has a pull-back motor for pull-back-and-go action, as well as a working stop sign and swinging doors. "Schylling carries around 50 die-cast vehicles, and the large school bus is one of the best sellers," said Stephen Medina of Schylling Toys.
— “[Schylling’s] die-cast school bus,” Marilyn Walker, owner of Play Fair Toys in Boulder, Colo., told TDmonthly, when asked to name the best-selling die-cast in her store. “We sell hundreds each year.”
— Six of 34 retailers TDmonthly spoke with in spring 2007 agreed that Schylling is hot in die-cast. Nine of 55 specialty retailers who spoke with TDmonthly in May 2008 singled out school buses as their best-selling die-cast vehicles.
— Marc Slotin, owner of My Imagination Station in Spartanburg, S.C., told TDmonthly in a Summer 2011 survey that die-cast school buses were among his best-selling die-cast toys.

The Four Wheel Loader is part of Ravensburger's Siku Super Series - Die Cast Metal.
— When asked about top-selling die-cast, Daren Levitt, owner of Toy Chest in North Conway, N.H., replied, "Siku: They're German. We sell those and they do very well, especially the construction figures."
— Although one retailer reported sales of six units a month for the Siku die-cast, others mentioned monthly sales of eight dozen and even 200.
— Seven of 34 retailers TDmonthly spoke with in spring 2007 mentioned Siku as a best-selling die-cast item in their stores. 

Originally a project car, the 1970 Superbird is one of Musclecars’ most unique and feared performers.  This Johnny Lightning 1970 Plymouth Superbird features authentic Alpine White paint and emblems, a black vinyl top, black interior, a die-cast body, a die-cast chassis, opening doors, two-piece authentic wheels and a hood that opens to reveal a detailed 426 engine.  Launch date: May 2007.

Only 696 units of this finely detailed 1:18 scale die-cast replica of the 1970 Oldsmobile 4-4-2 W-30 convertible exist.  Special features include an opening hood, trunk and doors, working suspension, soft vinyl seats with cloth seat belts, positional sun visors, factory correct paint and options, fully detailed engine compartment, removable cloth top, vinyl boot cover and more.  Styles are available in orange with white stripes and Daytona Yellow with black stripes.  Launch Date: June 2007.

Jada Toys' newest rendition of America's premier sports car is the 2006 Chevy Corvette Z06, also known the "The Supercar Killer." The 1:24-scale Big Time Muscle Chevy Corvette Z06 comes in four colors: black, victory red, velocity yellow and candy blue. It’s a must-have for all Vette lovers. Launch date: Late June 2007.