The Diecast Zone Forums - Recent Topics https://diecast.org/community/ Diecast Zone Discussion Board en-US Wed, 08 Apr 2026 22:49:01 +0000 wpForo 60 La Jaguar Di Rita Pavone by Politoys. https://diecast.org/community/1_43/la-jaguar-di-rita-pavone-by-politoys/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:50:19 +0000 The origins of Politoys as a company are somewhat unclear. The Italian company began as "Politoys APS" about 1960, and started production of 100 plastic cars in 1:41 scale. Some of these were contemporary cars and some were veteran vehicles. As the 1960s progressed, some models were produced in fiberglass – tougher than the plastic and less prone to warping. Following trends set by fellow Italian trailblazer Mercury, and Dinky Toys, Corgi Toys, Norev and Solido, the company changed over to diecast metal vehicles in 1964 or 1965. About 1970, the company name was changed to Polistil, possibly because of the similarity with the name of the British Palitoy.

After a 33-year span, and a collaboration with Tonka, Polistil went out of business in 1993, but now is a brand under the May Cheong Group (owner of the brand Maisto), along with the name of former competitor Bburago. Traditionally, the principal Italian competitors to Polistil were Mercury, Mebetoys, and the shorter run Ediltoys.

Here is my favourite Politoys  model in fibreglass, the 1962 issue of the Rita Pavone Jaguar E-Type roaster. This was in 1/41 scale in fibreglass with a metal base. Rita Pavone was an Italian film star. This is number N89. The base is unpainted metal.

 

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The same casting was used for a silver issue with black plastic roof.

 

234059 234060]]> David Green https://diecast.org/community/1_43/la-jaguar-di-rita-pavone-by-politoys/ All in the family, Porsche style.. https://diecast.org/community/1_18/all-in-the-family-porsche-style/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 18:55:06 +0000 Benjamin S https://diecast.org/community/1_18/all-in-the-family-porsche-style/ Wednesdays Pics: One of my cars. https://diecast.org/community/1_24/wednesdays-pics-one-of-my-cars-58/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:31:40 +0000 Hollis Cornell https://diecast.org/community/1_24/wednesdays-pics-one-of-my-cars-58/ My " muttley " crew for those who are older then 40. https://diecast.org/community/lounge/my-muttley-crew-for-those-who-are-older-then-40/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:42:25 +0000 234050]]> Benjamin S https://diecast.org/community/lounge/my-muttley-crew-for-those-who-are-older-then-40/ The Mustang Porsche https://diecast.org/community/1_18/the-mustang-porsche/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:39:56 +0000 ....just realized how much these two 1/18 replicas have in common.   Interesting, I guess.  🙄 😶 🤨 🙄 

234049]]> Christopher Moroni https://diecast.org/community/1_18/the-mustang-porsche/ Wednesdays Pics: Guys Busy at the Shop. https://diecast.org/community/1_24/wednesdays-pics-guys-busy-at-the-shop-127/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:33:00 +0000 Hollis Cornell https://diecast.org/community/1_24/wednesdays-pics-guys-busy-at-the-shop-127/ The Camaro is NOT dead.... https://diecast.org/community/lounge/the-camaro-is-not-dead/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 16:26:28 +0000 ...inside sources have confirmed that the next-gen Camaro will be built alongside the next-gen Cadillac CT5 at GM's Lansing Michigan Grand River assembly plant in 2027 as 2028 models.   No pictures yet, sorry, but I'm excited....I'd be very interested in a 2028 Camaro convertible.  😎 😀 😀  

Furthermore, it appears that a new '28 Buick sedan will also be built there.  😀 

]]> Christopher Moroni https://diecast.org/community/lounge/the-camaro-is-not-dead/ I'm not surprised.... https://diecast.org/community/lounge/im-not-surprised/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:41:08 +0000 .....I just don't think I've seen these before (or I forgot about it ).   

I always cut up or shred shipping labels.  I noticed today that several of them are "chipped."    They literally have circuitry  on the back - and it's garbage!        No wonder 85" flat screen TVs are $175    😉 😀 😆 

234029]]> Christopher Moroni https://diecast.org/community/lounge/im-not-surprised/ Cold War Artillary... https://diecast.org/community/modeling/cold-war-artillary-pic/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 15:07:58 +0000 I can't remember if I posted this before, but emptying my old bachelor pad, I found this Ideal Toys M65 Atomic Cannon. The box had moldered away, but besides the M50 machine gun barrels being bent (I got them straightened out) it's in very nice shape. To be in  mint conditions it would need all the stickers that label the barrel, elevation and firing mechanisms that I never put on because they just looked goofy. Those projectile will fly across the room.

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]]> Rich Sufficool https://diecast.org/community/modeling/cold-war-artillary-pic/ 1956... a Breakout Year for Lincoln... https://diecast.org/community/1_24/1956-a-breakout-year-for-lincoln-pic/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:21:27 +0000 By 1949, Ford and Lincoln-Mercury no longer shared chassis with Lincoln and Mercury shared a new chassis to separately body. In 1956, Lincoln now had its own dedicated chassis ( Continental was its own division for '56 and '57). Lincoln could now present with a longer, lower and sleek design with subdued styling cues taken from the prior year Lincoln Futura concept car. Lincoln also shared the Mark ll's 368 Y-Block V8 further separating it from Mercury's 312. Lincoln's top model, the Premiere, replaced the Capri and sold for a base price of $4601 or $ 54, 486 today. Factory AC was optional. The Premiere model lasted one more year and received minor design changes. Designed to compete with Cadillac and Imperial, the Premiere was produced in all body types save for an extended limousine. This Danbury Mint model is finished in a period popular "Island Coral" with shades of pink , salmon and coral being all the fashion rage at that time.

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