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The Last Dinky Fodens
When Dinky collectors, especially those who collect commercial vehicles, hear the words “Dinky Foden”, they likely immediately think of the four-axle, eight-wheel Foden trucks that debuted in 1947. These golden-age…
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Dinky France GMC CCKWs
The 881 Pinder circus truck and cage trailer was released in 1968. It was the first GMC model in the four GMC model lineup. The first image shows the original…
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Honest John Missile Launcher
As collectors, our beloved die cast toys stand out in our memories for many reasons. The memories could be of the unique functions a particular toy had, the type of…
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Mighty Antars on Display
I recently thought why not do a group family photo of four of my Mighty Antar models and share them with my fellow Dinky collectors? They have never been photographed…
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Dinky Toys Vacu-Sweep
The Dinky Toys Vacu-Sweep version of their 451 Johnston Road Sweeper was released sometime in 1972 to coincide with the introduction of the actual machine in the US in late 1971. The no parking…
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Dinky Peugeot J7
I’ve been a lifelong heavy commercial and military vehicle enthusiast, but I also like some lightweight commercial vehicles as well: especially the Peugeot J7. Dinky Toys France did a fantastic job of…
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German Coles Cranes
Model and toy cranes have always been favorites amongst children and collectors alike. They offer tremendous play value, and their real-life counterparts are often seen working on a multitude of…