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
3489 toys
view more
Articles on Diecast Metal toys
| article | author | column | date posted | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 |
Yamato Nuggets | Erik Ando-yeap | Radar, Radar! | 04.22.04 3:01pm EST |
 |
Diecast Fireball | Darren Pierce | Radar, Radar! | 06.10.05 12:35pm EST |
 |
Wonder Fest 2006 Winter Wrap | Darren Pierce | Radar, Radar! | 02.24.06 6:29pm EST |
 |
Dr. Hell's Angels | Darren Pierce | Radar, Radar! | 04.29.04 1:14pm EST |
 |
In Living Color | Darren Pierce | Radar, Radar! | 09.24.04 3:28pm EST |
194 articles
view more