The history of Meccano made Dinky Toys and Modelled Miniatures (as they were originally known), spans a period which commenced at Christmas 1933 and ended with the closure of the factory in 1979. During all this time, these toys were made at the famous Binns Road Factory in Liverpool and the history of all known production (including items that were planned and never issued) is covered in the Dinky Toys and Modelled Miniatures book by Mike and Sue Richardson. Dinky Toys were the first British toy cars produced using advanced die-casting techniques. They were in direct response to the Amer...