What was the first Dinky toy?
The first new models released after the war were U.S. military jeeps ref. 153a in April 1946 in England and ref. 24M in France, it was the first Dinky Toy made at the scale of 1/43….Dinky Supertoys.
| Number | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| 920 | Guy Warrior ‘Heinz’ | 1960 |
| 923 | Bedford S Van ‘Heinz’ | 1955 |
Is it worth restoring Dinky toys?
My Dinky price guide says a play worn, unboxed but complete model is worth 10-20% of the full, mint, boxed value. But, it claims a repaint is only worth 10%. In other words, at best it’s the same as the old play worn one, or at worst its value has been halved by the repainting!
Who created Dinky Toys?
Frank Hornby
In 1933, Frank Hornby, who incidentally invented Meccano and made Hornby Trains, introduced toy cars to go with his 0-gauge toy railways. The first set, the 22 series, appeared in 1933 under the name ‘Modelled Miniatures’, but from 1934 they were called Dinky Toys.
What is the scale of a diecast Dinky?
Diecast 1:43 scale (c) 2015 Mattel. Dinky Toys by Atlas Editions #23A Auto de Course racing car #4 (Orange/Green). Diecast 1:43 scale (c) 2014 Mattel.
What is the best Dinky Toy to buy?
Dinky Toys by Atlas Editions #159 Morris Oxford saloon (Cerise/ Cream). Dinky Toys by Atlas Editions #162 Ford Zephyr Saloon (Two tone blue). Dinky Toys by DeAgostini #162 Ford Zephyr Saloon (Two tone blue). Dinky Toys by DeAgostini #177 Opel Kapitan (Blue). Dinky Toys by DeAgostini #181 Volkswagen beetle (Blue).
What kind of car is Dinky from Atlas Editions?
Dinky Toys by Atlas Editions #23D Auto-Union racing car #2 (Red). Dinky Toys by Atlas Editions #24B Peugeot 403 Berline (Green). Dinky Toys by Atlas Editions #24B Peugeot 403 Berline (Black). Diecast 1:43 scale (c) 2011 Mattel. Dinky Toys by Atlas Editions #24C Coach Panhard (Grey).