I am Alyne, known as Diecast Girl. I live in João Pessoa-PB and have been collecting since 2012. It all started when I saw my boyfriend's (now my husband) and his nephew's collection. I was enchanted by some models and, especially, by the story each little car had for them. After that day, I decided to start my own collection.
From the beginning, I already knew the main models I wanted to collect. Over time, this passion grew and turned into something much bigger: my collection of 1:64 scale Diecast miniatures. Each piece has a story, a special detail, and represents an emotional memory that goes beyond just the love for the hobby.
The idea to create an Instagram account was born in 2018, fueled by that very love and the desire to share it with others. At about the same time, I started fighting for more women in the hobby and carried out several social media campaigns showing that women can also collect and understand this universe. At first, it was just a hobby, a little corner to show my favorite miniatures, and over time I started meeting incredible people, learning more about collecting, and realizing that I could inspire and be inspired every day.
Today, more than just collecting, I want to create connections, exchange experiences, and show that this passion goes far beyond the shelves. My expectations for the future are to continue growing the page, focus my collection better, catalog everything I have, and, who knows, build partnerships that help bring even more quality content to those who follow me.
Speaking of the collecting scene in Brazil, I believe it has evolved quite a bit, but there is still plenty of room for improvement. I would like to see more unity and essence in collecting, more events aimed at collectors, and easier access to miniatures, since often the prices or availability make it difficult for those who are just starting out.
At the end of the day, collecting is about passion, nostalgia, and community. And I want to continue on this journey, sharing every achievement, every "find," and every story about this incredible universe of miniatures!
Follow on Instagram: @diecastgirl
Subscribe on YouTube: Diecast Girl Alyne Channel
Muito obrigada pelo espaço e carinho!