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Welcome to the dinkysite.com blog, I'm here to post articles about Dinky Toys made pre-1980, and would hugely appreciate any comments or contributions you can make to add information.

Jul 04
2010

Dinky Toys 514 Weetabix Commer Guy Van

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Dinky Toys 514 Weetabix Guy Van

 

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The Weetabix Guy Van - perhaps the most desirable Dinky in existence. I am asked about these about once a week, so it is great to finally have one in such an impressive condition. Fitted with rear opeining doors, the model was produced between 1952 and 1954,

Jun 01
2010

Dinky Toys 235 HWM Formula 1 Racing Car

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Dinky Toys 235 HWM Racing Car

Above we have a gorgeous 235 HWM Formula 1 Racing Car in its original box. The model was one of the '230 series' cars, amongst which Ferrari and Maserati models featured. The HWM was originally released with the reference 23J and featured in the number 4 racing car

Mar 01
2010

Dinky Toys 979 Racehorse Transporter

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Dinky Toys 979 Racehorse Transporter


This month's 'big picture' (below) is of a breathtaking 979 Racehorse Transporter. Similar to the 980/981 Horse Transporter, this model was released with an alternative colour and livery, and 2 plastic horses were included.

In the example above, we were

Mar 01
2010

Dinky Toys 260 Royal Mail Delivery Van

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Dinky Toys 260 Royal Mail Delivery Van


 

Here we have an example of the 260 Royal Mail Delivery Van in its original box. The model uses the frame of a J Morris van, which was notably also used for the 465 blue Capstan vans.

In the example above, the box boasts a dealer label from a Belgian toy

Feb 04
2010

World's First Dedicated Corgi Toys Guide

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World's First Dedicated Corgi Toys Guide



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The 148 page corgi guide is the only dedicated publication providing values on Corgi Toys produced from 1956-1985 and includes the most

Oct 25
2009

Toy Guides - Dinky Toys 75th Anniversary Toy Price Guide

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UK's First Dedicated Dinky Toys Guide


http://www.dinkysite.com/#/dinky-75th-anniversary/4535379676


Published by the highly respected Toy Price Guide Company to mark the 75th Anniversary of Dinky this 100-page A5 booklet is the only dedicated guide on the market and includes concise sections

Oct 25
2009

NEW RAMSAY'S DIECAST GUIDE - 13th EDITION (Dinky, Corgi, Matchbox, Budgie)

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Dinky/Corgi/Matchbox/Budgie
New Ramsay's Guide for 2009 [Pre-Order]

http://www.dinkysite.com/#/dinky-corgi-price-guide/4525362067


Following the release of the 12th Edition in October 2007, the December 2009 release (13th Edition) promises to offer up-to-date price references and a host of new

Oct 25
2009

Dinky Toys 149 Sports Cars Gift Set

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Dinky Toys 149 Sports Cars Gift Set


The Dinky Sports Cars in Racing Finish. Gift Set of 5 cars.

Sunbeam Alpine Sports, MG Midget Sports, Austin Healey 100 Sports, Aston Martin DB35, Truimph TR2 Sports. Advertised in the September 1958 Meccano Magazine.

On sale between 1957 and 1959. The

Sep 04
2009

Dinky Toys 930 Jekta Pallet Van

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Dinky Toys 930 Bedford Jekta Pallet Van

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The Dinky Bedford Pallet Jekta Van was launched in January 1960 at a cost of 14/3, which had increased to 16/11 by its time of deletion.

It was available in only one colour scheme, and would have been complemented by three orange plastic pallets in the

Sep 04
2009

Dinky Toys 503 Foden Flat Truck with Tailboard - Red

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Dinky Toys 503 Foden Flat Truck with Tailboard

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The Dinky Foden Flat Truck Tailboard, released in 1947 and renumbered to 903 in 1954. There were a number of different editions and colour schemes for this model, of varying scarceness and age.

The earliest 503 was sold in a plain box [above/below],

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