Materials
Diecast Metal
This almost always refers to a metal alloy consisting mostly of zinc, but also with about 4% aluminum, and trace amounts of magnesium, copper, lead, iron, cadmium, and tin. The trade name for the alloy is "ZnDC", referring to "zinc for die casting".
The name "diecast metal" is a colloquial phrase, referring more to the manner in which the metal is molded or cast than the material itself. In all likelihood, some metal used in toys that's called "diecast" was probably formed using a means other than being cast in a die, but diecast is the name that's stuck over time.
The name "diecast metal" is a colloquial phrase, referring more to the manner in which the metal is molded or cast than the material itself. In all likelihood, some metal used in toys that's called "diecast" was probably formed using a means other than being cast in a die, but diecast is the name that's stuck over time.
Toys containing Diecast Metal
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Articles on Diecast Metal toys
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| 2004 In Review | Darren Pierce | Densha Blues | 01.01.05 4:11am EST | |
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Soul of Updates | Erik Ando-yeap | Radar, Radar! | 04.22.04 3:23pm EST |
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Tokyo Toy Show 2004 I | Darren Pierce | Radar, Radar! | 06.17.04 12:40pm EST |
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Ryukendo Animal Sentai | Darren Pierce | Radar, Radar! | 12.25.05 7:26pm EST |
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Tidbit Platter Oct '06 | Darren Pierce | Radar, Radar! | 10.24.06 7:33pm EST |
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