Why Every Collector Needs a Dinky Toy

Why Every Collector Needs a Dinky Toy

Dinky Toy Collection

GOVintage Jewelry and Collectibles have come upon some great Dinky Toy pieces. One is a rare Code 3 in which means that it was never produced by Dinky Toys.

Meccano LTD England produced the Dinky Toy as a brand from 1947 to 1964 after that it the brand moved around to different companies and finally ended around 1979.

CODE X Definition 

Code 1 – Standard catalog and/or promotional models that are factory produced and have any advertising/promotional decals applied in the factory.

Code 2 – Models that are used for promotional purposes but advertising/promotional decals are applied outside the factory by a 3rd party.

Code 3 – Models that are adapted from an original factory made model (i.e. colour change) by a 3rd party and have advertising/promotional decals applied by said 3rd party.

Like the British television series "The Avengers" and "The New Avengers" then your gonna love this gift set #367

Why Every Collector Needs a Dinky Toy

Purdey Triumph TR7 and Steed Jaguar Coupe

 

This set was made in 1979 just as Dinky Toys as we new it was going out of business. The set is hand painted and decal'ed.

Why Every Collector Needs a Dinky Toy

Dinky Toy - 735 Gloster Javelin Jet Fighter Meccano

A great Dinky Toy vintage aircraft made from 1956 to 1966. this version was made in England as Dinky moved production to Hong Kong in 1963. To see all our diecasts.
 
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