Articles written in 2025
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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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How French Dinky Became Spanish
In 1964, British toy manufacturer Lines Bros was the outright owner of both British Meccano / Dinky Toys and Meccano France / Dinky Toys. Although there was limited sharing of completed toys and tooling, the two companies…
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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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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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The Fabulous Dinky Toys Encyclopaedia
In the 1950’s as a young Dinky Toys collector, I built my own list of what had been made in both the English and French factories. At that time, there were no…
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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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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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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…