Dinky

Dinky Toys started out in 1933 as Modelled Miniatures, produced and marketed under the Frank Hornby name, the original manufacturer. Simultaneously in Liverpool, England, and Bobigny, France, the British and French Dinky Toys were put into production in 1934. French-made Dinky Toys, particularly the post-war models, are more highly valued in the U.S., and perhaps Europe, because the French models focused on American cars of the era, and serve as accurate models of the era. Dinky suffered with the advent of Hot Wheels (Mattel) in 1968 contributing to the close of the French facility in 1972, although Pilen of Spain continued to produce some French Dinky models later in the Seventies, while Solido of France attempted a similar feat in 1981. The British firm, meanwhile, attempted to stay in business by farming out production of some models to Polistil of Italy and to Universal of Hong Kong. Universal eventually purchased the rights, and incorporated the brand into the Matchbox line, which Universal had purchased in 1982. Several other firms staked a claim on the Dinky brand from time to time, including Tri-Ang of England in 1963, Mercury of Italy, Mercury Industries based in the US and Canada, Gibbs of Ohio, Best Box/Efsi of the Netherlands, and most notably Meccano of England.

Dinky Toys Landrover & Trailer (Trailer boxed seperately 341)

Dinky Toys (Dublo - Meccano) Srs II Truck Cab

Dinky Toys Meccano Ltd Mersey Tunnel Police 255

Dinky Toys WB 109 Truck Explosive Disposal Pat No 46371/68	Dinky Toys WB 109 Pick Up No 344 Pat No 46371/68
Dinky Toys WB 109 Police Landrover 277	Dinky Toys WB 109 Fire Appliance 282

Dinky Matchbox International Srs I 80	Dinky Matchbox International Srs I 80 AA

Landrover Recovery Pick Up Kit Form 1030
(Kit includes decals, paint brush & paints)

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