From classic cars to the latest luxury vehicles and high-speed racers, you’ll find the most incredible range of diecast cars right here online or at our Broadmeadow store. Explore the range and add to your collection today!
A brief history of diecast cars
For almost as long as we’ve had motorcars, we’ve had diecast cars too. Toy retailers who produced model railway sets saw the need to provide kids with a miniature working version of cars just as they had with trains.
So by the beginning of the 20th century, a burgeoning diecast model car industry was underway. In the decades since, diecast cars have risen and fallen in popularity with the diecast car boom arriving in the post-war decades of the 1950s and 60s.
During the 70s and 80s, the popularity of diecast cars declined but in the mid-90s, Mattel who had purchased synonymous diecast car brand “Matchbox” rebranded Matchbox cars as Hot Wheels and diecast cars experienced a renaissance, booming once more in popularity.
Today, diecast car manufacturers compete to bring out more and more detailed and realistic cars and collectors still clamour to get their hands on their favourite designs.
Our diecast car collection
From the fastest Formula One racers to vintage muscle cars and Australian classics, you’ll find an unbeatable range of nostalgia-stirring diecast cars with Frontline Hobbies.
Diecast Formula One
Modern Formula One was officially founded in the year 1946 and throughout its storied history, we’ve seen some of the most extraordinary vehicles in the world. ‘ With the top minds in the racing industry constantly working to outdo each other in speed, handling and power, Formula One vehicles today are unrecognisable from early Formula One cars. From iconic early models like the unforgettable Maserati 4CL driven by Nello Pagani at the 1947 Pau Grand Prix to the latest Formula One diecast cars, you’re bound to find something extraordinary to add to your collection with Frontline Hobbies.
Diecast Australian motorsport
Relive the glory years of Australian racing with our massive Australian motorsport collection. Ever since the first Australian motorsport competition, the Alpine Rally, was staged in 1921, Australians have been avid fans of the high-paced and daring sport. For over 100 years, we've been thrilled to the Australian Grand Prix, Australian GT speedway racing and Superbikes, and of course the most iconic Australian motorsport event, the Bathurst 1000. Whichever side of the Ford/Holden debate you sit on, you’ll find loads of iconic vehicles to add to your collection from Authentic Collectables, Classic Carlectables and more.
Diecast international motorsport
Find detailed diecast models of everything from classic international motorsport icons to the latest global machines in our international motorsport collection. From the Cooper F1 T53 driven by Jack Brabham to victory in the 1960 French Grand Prix to the Ferrari SF1000 driven by Charles Leclerc in the 2020 Austrian GP, we’ve got over 200 international motorsport legends to choose from. What’s missing from your collection?
Diecast road cars
Whether you want to reminisce about a favourite car from your glory days or collect models from your favourite make, we’ve got you covered. From vintage muscle cars to famous cars from TV and movies, we’ve got over 1000 diecast road cars to choose from.
Diecast cars with Frontline Hobbies
Whether you’re an avid collector or just starting out on your diecast journey, you’ll find an extraordinary range of diecast cars with Frontline Hobbies. Spark old memories with a miniature version of your first car, give your kids a tiny replica of the family car to run wild with or keep your collection up to date with the latest speed machines.
Why Frontline Hobbies?
At Frontline Hobbies, we’ve grown from a tiny one-room shopfront in 1978 into Australia’s largest hobby store today. We’re still 100% Australian family owned and operated with over 40 years of hobby experience under our belt and we’re just as passionate as you are about our hobbies.
Online
We offer a massive range of diecast cars via our online hobby store, all of which can be purchased with ZipPay and AfterPay so you can play now and pay later. We also offer a range of online tutorials and hobby guides to help you make the most of your new hobby.
In-store
Our Newcastle store is located at 5 Lang Road, Broadmeadow and is open seven days a week — Monday to Friday from 9am to 6pm, Saturday from 9am to 5pm and Sunday from 10am to 4pm. Visit us in-store for a chat and check out our range of over 100,000 products. Can’t make it in-store for a visit? Take a virtual tour!
Out of stock items
Can’t find the diecast car you’re after or notice a red “Sold Out - Backorder Available” label on the model you need? Get in touch with our team and we’ll source it for you. We’ll gladly contact our suppliers on your behalf and arrange to get a special order for you if possible.
Payment and shipping options
We offer a range of flexible online and in-store payment options including PayPal, ZipPay, G Pay, Apple Pay and AfterPay. We also offer contactless click and collect for local orders, available for pickup during our Newcastle store’s opening hours along with $9.95 flat rate shipping throughout Australia and free shipping for orders over $150.
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We ship diecast cars Australia wide — shop online today with ZipPay and AfterPay or visit us in store
