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Dinky Toys’ Limited Venture into Tinplate
Dinky Toys were introduced around 1933–1934, by Meccano Ltd., at that time a very well-known English toymaker, based in Liverpool. At first, there were just a few models, of trucks, cars,…
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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…
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Recommended Reading
Dinky Toys hold a special place in the hearts of collectors and enthusiasts alike. From vintage cars and trucks to replicas of iconic cars of the 50s, 60s and 70s,…
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History of Dinky Toys
Dinky Toys was the brand name for a range of die-cast zamak zinc alloy scale model vehicles, traffic lights, and road signs produced by British toy company Meccano Ltd. They were made in England from 1934 to 1979, at…