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20/01/2021 11:16 am
The Dublo Dinky Toys were announced by Meccano Ltd. in late 1957, and appeared in the stores in 1958. The series were in 1/76 scale intended to work with 00-gauge Hornby Dublo railways.
Due to their small size and the time period that they were produced, Dublo Dinky Toys, like Tootsie at the time, tended to have simple diecast bodies and basic wheel. No plastic inserts were present on any until 1959.
My favourite is the 062 Singer Roadster as I owned the real car in the late 1950s. I also really liked the 071 VW Van.
Does anyone else collect these?
20/01/2021 3:57 pm
I have most of the Dublo series to go along with an extensive Moko Lesney Matchbox collection. All nostalgia based for me.
Topic starter
21/01/2021 12:17 pm
A few more.
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24/01/2021 11:14 am
I keep catalogues (booklets etc.) for diecast toys released by the companies.
Here is a page from Dinky Toys showing some of the Dublo Dinky range. Also, an advertisement from Railway Modeller Magazine.
And the 067 Austin Taxi shown in the catalogue.
Karl Schnelle reacted
24/01/2021 11:47 am
David - this was an interesting range and I have always wanted to collect the whole series. Unfortunately, prices have always been high so I never been able to do so.
My personal favourite is the Land-Rover and Horse Box complete with miniature horse.
Some cite that the competition from Matchbox prevented further issues but we must remember Meccano were in financial difficulty in the period these models was released in and this may have been the main factor. In February 1964 the Meccano Empire was taken over by the Tri-ang company who in the 1930's were the biggest manufacturer of toys in the world. But in 1971 they too collapsed and went bankrupt.
Autominologist residing in the Robin Hood County
Nottinghamshire England UK
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26/01/2021 4:25 pm
Here is the full Dublo Dinky Range. (Just 14 models.)
- 061 Ford Prefect
- 062 Singer Roadster
- 063 Commer Van
- 064 Austin Lorry
- 065 Morris Pick Up
- 066 Bedford Flat Truck
- 067 Austin Taxi
- 068 Royal Mail Van:
- 069 Massey-Ferguson Tractor
- 070 AEC Mercury Tanker
- 071 Volkswagen Delivery Van
- 072 Bedford Articulated Flat Truck
- 073 Land Rover & Horse Trailer
- 076 Lansing Bagnall Tractor & Trailer
- 078 Lansing Bagnall Trailer (Trade box of 6)
The earlier was introduced in 1957. Most were discontinued by 1960 with the last to go, 078 in 1966.