| Anytime you are new at something, the sheer volume | | | | collectible. |
| of information available can overwhelm you and this | | | | Packaging should also be considered because most |
| subject is no exception. There are so many different | | | | die casts are packaged for a child which means |
| NASCAR diecast cars out there made by so many | | | | removing the car and throwing away the box. If you |
| companies. So, when you're shopping online and sellers | | | | want to preserve your investment, do not have lots of |
| offer few details about their die cast cars, not to | | | | room to display your die casts or intend to resell them, |
| mention very poor pictures, how do you know which | | | | you may want to have a nice box, with protection, to |
| ones to buy? Here are some things to keep in mind. | | | | store them in. Higher end NASCAR diecast cars are |
| Many, if not all, of the different die cast manufacturers | | | | usually packaged with preservation in mind. |
| have different levels of NASCAR diecast and, of | | | | Die cast manufacturing companies have changed |
| course, differing prices. The highest level is very | | | | hands over the years, which means that you will find |
| detailed with a metal die cast body and chassis, the | | | | different names on the older replicas. "Revell" is known |
| most moving parts (hood opens, trunk opens, front | | | | for their plastic model kits but they also manufactured |
| tires steer and roll, roof flaps open) and distinguishable | | | | a series of NASCAR diecast replicas called "Revell |
| parts of the car. These are intended for adults and are | | | | Collection" (Revell-Monogram, Inc.). Their higher end |
| more expensive. Sometimes, you can distinguish these | | | | replicas are just as good as the "Action Racing |
| NASCAR diecast cars by the manufacturer name but | | | | Collectables" replicas but they may not have the same |
| not always. At the lowest level, the bodies are made | | | | number of moving parts. Hasbro has NASCAR |
| of plastic and molded as a single piece. They have | | | | diecast replicas under the "Winner's Circle" name, RC2 |
| very little detail, few moving parts (usually just the | | | | makes the "Racing Champions" brand, Round2 makes |
| wheels) and the chassis is made of a single color | | | | dragsters, funny cars and pro stock cars plus Hot |
| plastic. The only difference between parts in the | | | | Wheels and Mattel are still making different NASCAR |
| interior of the car is the shape of the item. Intended for | | | | diecast models. To name one manufacturer as "the" |
| children, partially due to lack of swallowing hazards, | | | | high end company is misleading so don't be fooled by |
| they are also cheaper. Many of these cheaper (not | | | | the company name. |
| cheapest) NASCAR diecast replicas bear the names | | | | The best way to be sure of what you are buying is to |
| "Winner's Circle" and "Racing Champions" although | | | | ask lots of questions. If you go to an online store and |
| "Revell", which has been around a very long time, has | | | | they don't tell all the great things about that NASCAR |
| a low end replica that is a step above these two. A | | | | diecast you are looking at, don't buy it. Price does not |
| metal die cast body and chassis, lots of detail and | | | | indicate quality but it should make you question the |
| moving parts are good indicators of a higher end | | | | quality. |