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Dinky Toys by Matchbox?
In 1987, a series of six Matchbox Toys were issued in Dinky Toys blister packs. There is an enduring myth among some collectors that Universal issued these blister packs unilaterally, in order to hijack…
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Dinky 275 Brinks Truck and its Unique History
Dinky’s Brinks Truck (275) has been one of my favorite models ever since it was released, both for its accuracy and its “play value.” As I now know, it also…
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Dinky Dealers in ’60s USA
I recently purchased the A History of Tri-ang and Lines Brothers Ltd, published in 2022 by Kenneth Brown, who had earlier written his history of Meccano Ltd. (Factory of Dreams).…
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An Interview With Vic Mumby
It’s very rare for a former Meccano employee to be involved with the collecting community. However, Vic Mumby, ex-chief draughtsman for Meccano Ltd., is active in the Hornby Railway Collectors…
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My Ten Worst Dinky Toys
It is common for us collectors to look back on our favorite Dinky Toys, as I did elsewhere on this site with my own “top ten” list. Not so happily…
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My Collecting History and Ten Favorite Models
Why do we collect? Of course there are many reasons, but I think a prime motivator is being able, as a “grownup”, to obtain something that was scarce when you…