RANKING 1:64 Diecast Brands 2023 Edition

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RANKING 1:64 Diecast Brands

[alvinsvehicles]

All I can say is, Matchbox moving parts are made really well!

[відКарпатдоКавказу]

Hard disagree on the Majorette's E-rank. Especially the "out of proportions" bit. Thing is that Majorettes are not necessarily 1:64 - they are in different scales, and the real scale is almost always written on the base. It's made so that all of the cars are more or less the same in volume (same thing with Matchbox btw), and I can see why you and other people find it unappealing, but that also isn't necessarily bad. Just like I don't find Hot Wheels bad for not being true 1:64 - 'cause it's their style.

I don't know how it is in Asia, but in Europe Majorettes are the best value for their price. Especially Majorette Deluxe: in Ukraine (which is where I'm from) for $4, 81-$8, 57 you get a model with rubber tires, opening features (oftentimes multiple, like hood AND doors), suspension and a box (which, I can agree, isn't well-designed at all - I love their collectible cards from the Premium line much more). Some of the newer ones even have metal bases! So for me scale isn't an issue, not only since I collect different scales, but also 'cause when it comes to HW Premium - their retail prices here are $13, 41; Mini GTs are in average $16, 13.

The thing I can agree on though is that Majorettes don't have many interesting castings. Or rather many interesting paintjobs - these are oftentimes really boring even when the model itself is good and unique to Majorette. So, just like Matchboxes, Majorettes are fun to collect only in addition to something else (like Tomicas or sometimes Sikus). I'd personally give Majorettes a C or a B but definitely not E.

[XenorMV.]

honestly would fully agree with the tier list, but I would personally put matchbox in A tier, just my opinion they are great for the price.

[thealifrs_]

and now Mini GT has been plagued by reseller markups 😢

[reno]

i feel that matchbox could me higher because the matchbox basics have been great recently and all the new casting this year are liscenced. rip majorette

[sanjidparvez]

Where's TLV? You didn't include them with Tomica, did you?!
Hot Wheels deserved to be in C, IMO.

[TheKingRacer]

I respectfully disagree with some of your ranking. 😉 Hot Wheels is way lower in mine. I would give Matchbox and Majorette a B grade. Just wish Mattel would give the orange brand more love and money to expend their product line and quality. There is so much potential left on the table for Matchbox and it is very unfortunate. I agree for Mini GT. Greenlight have huge quality control issue.

[musha]

Mini GT and Inno 64 has become my go to brands this year for sure

[miragebangbravern]

Unpopular opinion but coming from a collector who is just a little newer as I only collect diecast cars from time to time. I generally prefer Tomica compared to all the ones in S tier.

This is not to say that they are bad even I don't own them, far from it in fact but they just don't really appeal to me because the car selection isn't great (although understandable since they are newer) and I prefer my cars to be plain than just logos plastered over most of the time.

So in this aspect, Tomica wins for me although don't take my words as gospel.

[Diecastclassicist]

Vintage is always better. My favorites are the 1970s 1:66 models from Schuco, Speedy, and Penny. As for modern brands, MiniGT and TLV are tops in my opinion. I would have flipped Hot Wheels and Matchbox on your rankings.

[H.]

All matchbox super chases have rubber tires, the ford gt super chase might look like it has plastic tires, but it doesn’t

[RyanCalebAstillero]

PosterCars brand review please, theyre getting attention here in the PH because deym for the price its got a nice display case and man its so detailed!

[rubenowitzv.]

I modify many Match Box, Hot Wheels, Maisto, Auto World 1/64 into my electric slot car racing AFX & Tyco 440 X2 Chassis’s, Yes all look A+ … Amazing when you can turn a diecast model into a racing machine on a race track. Having a 70’s Camaro Mad Max Style or Mustang Shelby 💥 smash a pretty boy Lamborghini, is very entertaining than just posing on a shelf.✨👍🏻

[ModernDiecast]

Nice vid. Definitely agree with a lot of what you say here. Just getting into Pop Race myself and was very surprised at the value.

[DjWarp]

Brother 100% totally agree with your rankings. I've been a fan of die cast since childhood. Now i am 45. I can say that this only the time that i really pay attention to this hobby. Regardless about that, that i can say you are more experience to this hobby compare to me but i totally agree with your rankings. More videos brother. I hope you can make 1/18 version also. thank you.

[beatnikbanditdiecast]

I would have Inno 64 in Cat S alongside Tarmac Works and Mini GT. Those are the best bang-for-your-buck brands. In my experience Pop Race don't measure up to Mini GT. Opening features lack authenticity and spoil collector-grade castings, and are best left to Matchbox. Great video 👍

[calebbelmonte]

Beginning to collect. Got a dark chrome Pandem GR Yaris from Pop Race, black Skyline 2000GT-R from Tarmac, and a red limited edition open hood R34 from Timemicro. Are these good beginner cars?

[BIazeren]

I agree that Hot Wheels has gotten a bit lazy. Especially with the F&F line where they re-release identical versions of former releases. However I’d say their detailing has gotten significantly better over the years, even for their mainlines. Remember the first Car Culture sets where only one out of the five cars would get proper details? I’m so glad they don’t do that anymore. Pretty much all their premium cars get premium-level detailing, and I also think they’ve gotten better when it comes to proportions, wheels and printing-techniques.

As for Johnny Lightning, I’d say they’re a tough brand to rank because their quality has changed a lot over time. In the 90’s and early 00’s, Johnny Lightning was in their prime. They basically set the standard for Greenlight, and all those other similar lines. Their classic muscle cars from the Playing Mantis era were honestly some of the most beautiful die-cast cars I’ve ever seen. But after they were sold off to TOMY, they lost their edge, and the brand faded into irrelevance.

[ryancpr]

Drifter D your right.
Micro Turbo and Peako are literally expensive but extreamly detail and has a rolling wheels so it be playable.
I can't wait for Peako's TRD MR2 2000GT SW20.

But the winner among all of 1:64 is PGM with One Model.
but they are super expensive.
we talk about a high end price above Ignition Model 1:64.

They are the High end of 1:64, I call it the rolex of 1:64 diecast cars.
(The Monalisa diecast art)
but that's a price you pay for a full detail full opening feature and rolling wheels in a 1:64 scale.

I'm so excited for my blue Nismo Skyline R34 GT-R Z tune by PGM x One Model.

[Krakuun]

Good take overall, but I think too harsh on Majorette 😅 Also need to add TLV to S tier