New arrivals

Beautiful Dave. I never saw one before ! friendly yours. Richard

At last, Dave, now you can start your own (Dinky) toy shop! Jan

Very nice item david, congrats. I have seen one before at a nice guy in the Netherlands and an other one is on the home page of the Encyclopaedia. My picture is not very good because it is made up of two different signs. Could you please provide two better pictures of exactly the same size ? Jacques.

David, Very nice picture of the iluminated Dinky toys sign. It shows very good with the lights on as I have one also. My sign has the screwed in bulbs and fittings as usual in Europe. As they looks very old I am sure these are originals. For England the bulbs are standard plug in. So did Meccano made two different signes, one for England and one for abroad? John.

Hello John Meccano obviously took account of the Edison Screw bulbs that were in use in Europe, are the mountings for the bulbs in yours made from Brass? Dave

Hello David, My sign has indeed brass mountings with a ring of China, so old style. The original Bulbs are Phillips 230-240 volt ( is now 220 V in Netherlands) 15 Watt. The sign is complete original and probably never used. I bought it here from a Meccano dealer. John.

I was out of town for few days and when I came back yesterday two small packets were waiting for me : I did not find a thread on the Chrysler 39e, so I will open one. Kind regards Richard

Richard-- Two very nice, collectible Dinky's. I have always liked the French Ford, and have acquired several over the years. Is that an early one with the metal tires? And the Chrysler also looks very nice with the white tires....a classic 39 series to be proud of. Best regards, Terry

Thank you Terry. Yes, it is an early Ford with the metal weels and tires. Kind regards. Richard

The Ford covered wagon without advertissement is very rare. This one even has it's unbroken towing hook. The tilt which is painted inside means that it is an early example. Well done Richard.

Thank you Jacques. I am very happy with it. So long

Richard...nice buy on the Daimler Ambulance,and I agree with Dave....much better than lowering your standards on an Atlas version!I also just got a new arrival this week, and was delighted to open up the box and see it for the first time. This is an early version of the #582 Pullmore Car Transporter, not the 6 rivet, but still the single, light blue color, along with the darkened loading ramps. For Christmas in 1955, I had received my first one from my dear grandmother, and I always loved the Transporter....a wonderful toy for a young boy. When the chance arrived to buy an almost like new one, and in the earlier version, I jumped at it.The date code on the inside of the box shows this was made in September, 1953. From prior reading, I think the Transporter first appeared in early 1953, as the limited run 6 rivet version. From pictures I have seen, the 6 rivet also appeared to have decal lettering on the side of the trailer, as you can clearly see the yellowed background around the words. At first I wasn't sure how much I would like the single, somewhat pale color of this one, but it has grown on me, plus the look of the darkened ramps, which are probably a little more realistic as well.The box it came with is almost like new, and has the two inserts included, and the model itself has only a few minor marks, so I am very happy with it. On one side of the box, above the wording 'A Meccano Product', is a number.....'50582'. I seem to remember reading something about that, but cannot now remember it if meant anything.....please let me know if it does!Below are several photos, along with some showing it loaded with my Triumph 1800 saloons...making a trip from the manufacturer to a local car dealer.....enjoy!

From the 1953 catalog, showing the early color scheme

From the 1954 catalog, showing the later two tone color scheme