Linemar was a prominent toy and model manufacturer based in the United States. The company was established in 1931 as the toy division of the Line Material Company, which primarily produced electrical and power transmission equipment. Linemar quickly gained recognition for its diverse range of toys and models, particularly during the mid-20th century.

In the early years, Linemar focused on producing tinplate toys, which were popular during that era. They manufactured a wide variety of toys, including wind-up cars, trucks, trains, and mechanical banks. Linemar's tinplate toys were known for their colorful lithography and intricate details, capturing the imagination of children and collectors alike.

During the 1950s and 1960s, Linemar expanded its product line to include battery-operated toys. These toys utilized innovative technology for the time, such as remote controls and realistic movements. Some of the notable battery-operated toys produced by Linemar included robots, space more...

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Toy boat, Linemar tin cabin cruiser with original box, missing…

Vintage Linemar Tin Cabin Cruiser Toy Boat with Original Box

Toy boat, Linemar tin cabin cruiser with original box, missing outboard motor

Linemar toys, Japan. Tin lithographed, battery operated,…

Vintage Monorail Rocket Ship Toy with Box

Linemar toys, Japan. Tin lithographed, battery operated, 'Monorail rocket Ship' complete with 10 stands and rails. Toy shows signs of mild playwear and the battery compartment has some corrosion, but usable. Comes in the original box. Box cover has great…

Battery operated Futuristic Concept car by Linemar, Japan,…

Linemar's Battery-Operated Futuristic Concept Car (1950s)

Battery operated Futuristic Concept car by Linemar, Japan, circa 1950s. Length 30 cm (12 inches).

A Disney's Professor Ludwig Von Drake wind-up tin toy by…

Vintage Disney Wind-up Toy: Professor Ludwig Von Drake

A Disney's Professor Ludwig Von Drake wind-up tin toy by Linemar toys, circa 1960s

A Disney Donald duck on motorbike friction tin toy made by…

1950s Linemar Friction Donald Duck Motorbike Tin Toy

A Disney Donald duck on motorbike friction tin toy made by Linemar toys, circa 1950s

Linemar toys (Japan) Lithprgraphed fire engine, battery…

Japanese Lithographed Battery-Operated Fire Engine Toy

Linemar toys (Japan) Lithprgraphed fire engine, battery operated (VG - E box P - F)

Two Linemar Collectoy J-5082 Chevrolets, Japanese, friction…

Linemar Collectoy J-5082 Chevrolets in Grey and Blue

Two Linemar Collectoy J-5082 Chevrolets, Japanese, friction powered, one grey with gold Flash, chrome hubs; one blue with gold Flash, smooth chrome hubs, both in illustrated grey and orange boxes (E boxes F-G) (2)

Rare Linemar toys Edsel Coupe J-5082 friction, powder blue,…

Rare Linemar Edsel Coupe Friction Toy (Powder Blue)

Rare Linemar toys Edsel Coupe J-5082 friction, powder blue, gold Detailing, spun hubs, black plastic wheels, black chassis, Signs of Fatiguing Particularly to front (VG box G)

Rare Linemar toy Pontiac Coupe J-5082 friction, blue, gold…

Rare Linemar Pontiac Coupe Toy with Friction and Spun Hubs

Rare Linemar toy Pontiac Coupe J-5082 friction, blue, gold flashing to sides, silver Detailing, spun hubs, black plastic tyres (VG box E)

Boxed Linemar Toys Japan Sneezing Bear, flock and tinplate,…

Sneezing Bear Toy, Linemar, Japan, Battery Operated

Boxed Linemar Toys Japan Sneezing Bear, flock and tinplate, battery operated

Linemar (Japan) friction automatic convertible tinplate in aqua…

Japanese Tinplate Convertible & Friction-Powered Car Set

Linemar (Japan) friction automatic convertible tinplate in aqua with beautifully lithographed seats; and Yonezawa MG Magnette Mk 111 friction powered, maroon, blue tinted windows, lithographed inner (VG-E box P-E) (2)

Four Linemar mechanical Honeymoon Express, including 2 x J-2498;…

Linemar Mechanical Honeymoon Express Toy Set (4)

Four Linemar mechanical Honeymoon Express, including 2 x J-2498; 1 x J-9892; and J-4630 with Plane (E-M boxes VG-E) (4)

Linemar clockwork tinplate Disney Mickey Mouse Meteor train,…

Disney Mickey Mouse Tinplate Train Set

Linemar clockwork tinplate Disney Mickey Mouse Meteor train, including loco, tender, Three Little Pigs Boxcar, gondola car and Caboose, key not present (F-VG) (5)