Collecting Dinky Toys [Paperback]

Mike Richardson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1, 2001

Dinky, a name that became synonymous with the whole genre of small toy cars is actually the name of a highly collectible brand of British-made toy vehicles produced from 1934 to 1979. Avid collectors know Dinky Toys. Now Collecting Dinky Toys tells everyone the whole story.

Here’s the complete list of every Dinky Toy from cars, trucks, and buses to ships, construction vehicles, and military vehicles, plus their accessories. This valuable identification and value guide lists more than 1,500 toy vehicles with the dates manufactured, colors, and current values.

This competitively priced comprehensive listing, with 400 full-color photos, references all Dinky Toys available. Collectors will find toy vehicles conveniently categorized by type for easy reference.

- Complete listings for every Dinky Toy made, from cars and trucks to military vehicles
- Valuable identification and valuation guide lists dates made, colors, and prices
- Descriptive history of Dinky Toy production complete with discriminating details

Product Details

• Paperback: 136 pages
• Publisher: Krause Publications (May 1, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1870703979
• ISBN-13: 978-1870703970
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.7 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15.5 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,299,121 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Good but incomplete, August 2, 2006

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Eric D. Silver (Brooklyn, NY United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Collecting Dinky Toys (Paperback)

No one knows Dinky like Mike Richardson, that's for sure. Plenty of detail and great photos on all the models included---the problem is that this only covers the British models and omits the French models from the same era. That's like writing a book about baseball but only including the American league. Good, but incomplete.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A walk down memory lane., August 11, 2005

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Chris Sellick (South Australia,Australia) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Collecting Dinky Toys (Paperback)

Page after page in full colour showing 8 Dinky models per page.This book is one of the best books on Dinky toys without buying the biggest book.Plenty of photos throughout make this book pure enjoyment.Collectors and enthusiasts will love this book.Good value too.