Die-cast toy

Have you ever played with a toy car that is made of a shiny metal material and looks super realistic? That's called a die-cast toy!

Let me explain how it's made. First, a company makes a metal mold in the shape of the toy car. They then melt metal (usually a mixture of zinc, aluminum, and copper) and pour it into the mold. Once the metal cools down, it hardens and takes the shape of the mold. After that, the toy car is removed from the mold and any excess metal is trimmed off.

The cool thing about die-cast toys is that they have a lot of little details that make them look like real cars. The company can even add different colors and designs to make the toy look even more realistic.

Die-cast toys can be played with like any regular toy car, but they are also popular among collectors who like to display them on shelves or in cases.

So there you have it, a die-cast toy is a metal toy car that is made by melting metal and pouring it into a mold. They look realistic and can be played with or collected!