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Brumm – Italian manufacturer of die-cast models in 1:43 scale. BS (Beuzon et Sordet) – Simple plastic cars from France [15] Buby – Argentine maker of many scales. Buddy L – Tonka like toys; mostly pressed steel. Budgie Toys – diecast cars and trucks made in England. Similar to Matchbox.
1962 Mercury Fiat 2300S, a trend-setter in the diecast model car industry. However, in 1965 Italian rivals Politoys who had previously specialized in plastic (and fiberglass) cars, brought out their "M" series of diecast cars. This was followed shortly by Mebetoys and the short-lived Edil; all these making diecast models in 1/43 scale.
Maisto is a brand of scale model vehicles introduced in 1990 and owned by May Cheong Group, a Chinese company founded in 1967 in Hong Kong by brothers P.Y. Ngan and Y.C Ngan. . Headquartered in Hong Kong, the brand has its offices in the United States, France and China.
Die cast model cars in a variety of scales. Left to right: 1:64 Chevrolet Tahoe, 1:43 1953 Ford F-100, 1:25 1999 Ford Mustang Cobra, 1:18 1987 Ferrari F40. Among more collectible vehicles in Europe after World War II and during the 1950s, smaller scales, like 1:43, and 1:64 generally became popular first. Since the 1980s, many factory assembled ...
1:18 scale diecast replicas are 1/18th the size of the real vehicle. Most popular in this category are 1:18 scale automobile replicas – usually made out of Zamak zinc diecasting alloy [ 1 ] with plastic parts. " 1:18 scale" is the colloquial reference to this class of toy or replica.
Chinese die-cast manufacturers have introduced 1/72 scale into their range. The smaller scales are usually die-cast cars and not the in the class as model cars. Except in rare occasions, Johnny Lightning and Ertl-made die-cast cars were sold as kits for buyers to assemble. Model cars are also used in car design.
In the 1950s and 1960s, Barclay's diecast metal vehicles continued in popularity. Common sizes were vehicles just over 1 inch long, but others were 3 to 4 inches. A variety of cars were produced like a tiny VW Beetle and some sports and racing cars, often with tiny metal drivers. Some generic trucks appeared as well.
Inspired by Hot Wheels Chevy die cast cars "Buzzbomb", based on a bee that features plastic hinged wings that double as butterfly doors. The "Badge of Honor" has scissor doors , an exposed chromed-out 5.7 V-8 engine, a "bowling ball" blue marble paintjob, blue & red police lights inside and out all under a hard-top convertible.