French Dinky Toys

Monday, December 5, 2016
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French Dinky Toys

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Dinky Toys appeared on the market in December 1933, but were called "Modelled Miniatures" until APril of 1934. THe production of Dinky Toys was begun at the same time in Liverpool, Britain, and in France at Bobigny. Both locations produced cars, trucks,buses,military vehicles, aircraft and ships. WHen WWII started, production stopped for the duration of the war, and reappeared in 1945,but there were no new models . New models started in 1946.*

Citation: www.dinkytoys.ch/history.htm

THe boxes are easily distinguished because the writing was in French.

French Dinky 24-Y Studebaker Commander

Circa: 1955-1957

Length 4 3/8"  110 mm

French Dinky 548 Fiat Familiale Estate Car

Circa: 1960-1963

Length:  4 3/4"120 mm

562 Citroen 2CV Van 'Wegenwacht'

Circa: 1965-1968

Length:  5 1/4"  130 mm

33-C Simca Glazier's Truck

Circa: 1955-1961

Length:  5 1/16" 128 mm

888 Richier Motor Grader

Circa: 1960-1965

Length: 7" 178 mm

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and as always,

Have a great time of the day or night,

Wherever you may be.

Stacey Bindman

toysearcher@gmail.com