Interest in collecting diecast toys comes to a person’s consciousness in varied ways. Some kids are introduced to the hobby because their fathers were avid collectors in their younger days. They might still have their collections in boxes in the attic. Some even have them on display in curio cabinets in the den. His interest in them has not really disappeared. It just waned over time out shadowed by more pressing pursuits.

It won’t be long before the son will discover the Chevy diecast along with a host of other models. He will find wreckers, fighter planes and delivery trucks. He will spend hours boring through manuals and instructions. His interest will be awakened and it will be the start of a passionate love affair with diecast toys. He will read up, ask questions and form opinions about different makes.