Micro Models was a brand name of Australian company Goodwood (Aust.) Pty. Ltd. that manufactured toys and models. The company was founded in 1952 by John Goodchild and his wife, Joyce. Goodchild was a former aircraft engineer who had a passion for model making. He saw an opportunity to create a business that would produce high-quality models that were affordable for children.

Micro Models' first product was a model of a Spitfire fighter plane. The model was made of plastic and was very detailed. It was an instant success and helped to establish the company as a leading manufacturer of model kits. Micro Models went on to produce a wide range of model kits, including cars, trucks, buses, trains, and airplanes. The company also produced a line of plastic soldiers and other military figures.

Micro Models products were popular in the 1950s. They were well-made and affordable, and more...

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A micro models Ford Mainline utility, complete its original box,…

Micro Ford Mainline Utility Model in Original Box

A micro models Ford Mainline utility, complete its original box, height 4.5 cm, width 4.5 cm, depth 10.5 cm

Micro models by Goodwood, Australia: MG Mga G/32 toy car, 9 x 3.…

Goodwood's Micro MG Mga G/32 Toy Car

Micro models by Goodwood, Australia: MG Mga G/32 toy car, 9 x 3.5 x 2 cm

Micro models by Goodwood, Australia: new Look Holden sedan…

New Look Holden Sedan Toy Car by Goodwood, Australia

Micro models by Goodwood, Australia: new Look Holden sedan Gb/17 toy car, 10 x 3.5 x 3 cm

Micro models by Goodwood, Australia: Chrysler G/40 toy car, 10…

Goodwood's Micro Chrysler G/40 Toy Car

Micro models by Goodwood, Australia: Chrysler G/40 toy car, 10 x 3.5 x 3 cm

Micro models by Goodwood, Australia: red Holden panel van Gb/21…

Red Holden Panel Van Toy Car by Goodwood, Australia

Micro models by Goodwood, Australia: red Holden panel van Gb/21 toy car, 10 x 3 x 3.5 cm

Micro models by Goodwood, Australia: coupe utility GB2 toy car,…

Goodwood's Micro Coupe Utility GB2 Toy Car

Micro models by Goodwood, Australia: coupe utility GB2 toy car, 10 x 3 x 3.5 cm

Micro models by Goodwood, Australia: Holden panel van 03/21 toy…

Goodwood's Holden Panel Van Micro Model Toy Car

Micro models by Goodwood, Australia: Holden panel van 03/21 toy car, 10 x 3 x 4 cm

Lonestar (England): die cast tractor unit with low loader…

Mixed Lot of Vintage Toy Vehicles

Lonestar (England): die cast tractor unit with low loader trailer, and a fuel tanker (both 22.5 cm length); micro models (Goodwood, Australia) Repair Hoists (2) each length 12.5 cm; Corgi Massey-Harris tractor and Matchbox/Leney Trojan no. 47 van; c…

Micro Models, red Jaguar XK-120, 1950s

Red Micro Jaguar XK-120 Model from the 1950s

Micro Models, red Jaguar XK-120, 1950s

Micro Models, blue and grey Volkswagen Kombi van 1950s

Blue and Grey 1950s Volkswagen Kombi Micro Model Van

Micro Models, blue and grey Volkswagen Kombi van 1950s

Micro Models, Coca Cola, international truck, 1950s

1950s Coca Cola International Truck Micro Model

Micro Models, Coca Cola, international truck, 1950s

Micro Models, grey boxed plastic FJ, panel van, 1980's plastic…

Grey Plastic Micro Models FJ Panel Van (1980s)

Micro Models, grey boxed plastic FJ, panel van, 1980's plastic issue

Micro Models, Holden blue FJ panel van boxed, 1980s, plastic…

Micro Models Holden FJ Panel Van (boxed, plastic)

Micro Models, Holden blue FJ panel van boxed, 1980s, plastic issue

Micro Models, two tone blue, 1950s, Chrysler Royal sedan 1950s

1950s Two-Tone Blue Chrysler Royal Sedan by Micro Models

Micro Models, two tone blue, 1950s, Chrysler Royal sedan 1950s

Micro Models, boxed blue FJ Holden sedan 1950s

Boxed Blue 1950s FJ Holden Sedan Micro Model

Micro Models, boxed blue FJ Holden sedan 1950s

Micro Models, boxed 1950s, red FC Holden sedan

1950s Micro Models Red FC Holden Sedan in Box

Micro Models, boxed 1950s, red FC Holden sedan

Micro Models, boxed 1950s, black and orange FJ Holden taxi

1950s FJ Holden Taxi Micro Model in Box

Micro Models, boxed 1950s, black and orange FJ Holden taxi

Micro Models, Commer, Ampol petrol tanker, 1950s

1950s Micro Models Commer Ampol Petrol Tanker

Micro Models, Commer, Ampol petrol tanker, 1950s

Micro Models, blue two tone, 1950s Ford custom line

Blue 1950s Ford Custom Line Micro Model

Micro Models, blue two tone, 1950s Ford custom line

Micro Models, baby brown, 1950s Vauxhall

Baby Brown Vauxhall Micro Model from 1950s

Micro Models, baby brown, 1950s Vauxhall

Micro Models, blue Holden FC sedan, 1950s

Blue 1950s Holden FC Sedan Micro Model

Micro Models, blue Holden FC sedan, 1950s

Micro Models, blue two tone FC Holden station wagon, 1950s

Blue 1950s Micro FC Holden Station Wagon Model

Micro Models, blue two tone FC Holden station wagon, 1950s

Micro Models, 1950s, green taxi truck FJ Holden panel van

Green Micro Models FJ Holden Taxi Truck

Micro Models, 1950s, green taxi truck FJ Holden panel van

Micro Models, 1950s, black and white FJ Holden taxi

1950s Micro Model FJ Holden Black Taxi

Micro Models, 1950s, black and white FJ Holden taxi

Micro Models, 1950s, red and silver FC Holden taxi

Red and Silver Holden Taxi Miniature Model

Micro Models, 1950s, red and silver FC Holden taxi

A boxed micro models GB3 Jaguar sports XK120

Boxed Micro Models Jaguar XK120 Sports Car

A boxed micro models GB3 Jaguar sports XK120

A micro models Australia boxed GB6 trailer

Micro Models GB6 Trailer in Box

A micro models Australia boxed GB6 trailer

A micro models Australian made boxed G36 Volkswagen micro bus

Australian-Made Boxed G36 Volkswagen Micro Bus Model

A micro models Australian made boxed G36 Volkswagen micro bus

A micro models Australian made boxed Bedford tipper truck

Aussie-Made Bedford Tipper Truck in Box

A micro models Australian made boxed Bedford tipper truck

A Micro Models Australian made boxed GB8 international delivery…

Rare Micro Models GB8 International Delivery Van in Box

A Micro Models Australian made boxed GB8 international delivery van

Five micro models including G/31 Bedford Bus, G/36 Volkswagen…

Vintage Micro Model Collection in Original Boxes (5)

Five micro models including G/31 Bedford Bus, G/36 Volkswagen Bus, Gb/18 Commer semi-trailer, Gb/15 Vanguard Estate car in original box, and Gb/14 garage repair hoist, in original box (G - VG boxes G) (5)

Four micro models, including G41 Vauxhall, GB1 Vauxhall Sedan,…

Vintage Micro Car Models Collection

Four micro models, including G41 Vauxhall, GB1 Vauxhall Sedan, Gb/3 Jaguar sports Xk-120, and one other (G - E) (4)

Three micro models, including a G/40 Chrysler, G/35 Ford…

Micro Models Collection: Chrysler, Ford, and MG

Three micro models, including a G/40 Chrysler, G/35 Ford Mainline, and two G/32 MG (VG - E) (4)

Micro Models (Australia) shell semi-trailer Tanker Commer G/27,…

Micro Models Shell Tanker Semi-Trailer Commer G/27 (Unboxed)

Micro Models (Australia) shell semi-trailer Tanker Commer G/27, unboxed (VG - E)

Micro Models (Australia) Shell semi-trailer tanker Commer G/27…

Micro Models Shell Semi-Trailer Tanker with Commer G/27

Micro Models (Australia) Shell semi-trailer tanker Commer G/27 in original box (E - M box VG)

Two micro models (Australia) cars, including no. Gb/7 Ford…

Micro Australian Police Car Set

Two micro models (Australia) cars, including no. Gb/7 Ford Zephyr, and FX Holden 'Police car' (VG - E) (2)

Two micro models (Australia) cars, including no.Gb/17 FJ taxi,…

Micro Models: FJ Taxi and Vauxhall Sedan in Australia

Two micro models (Australia) cars, including no.Gb/17 FJ taxi, and no.GB1 Vauxhall Sedan (G - E) (2)

Five unboxed micro models (Australia), including Vanguard…

Unboxed Micro Models Collection - Australia (5)

Five unboxed micro models (Australia), including Vanguard Estate car; Newlook Holden Sedan; Newlook Holden Sedan Police car; Holden panel van (overpainted); and a Vauxhall (G - E) (5)

Micro Models (Australia) shell semi-trailer tanker Commer G/27,…

Micro Models Commer G/27 Shell Tanker Semi-Trailer (Unboxed)

Micro Models (Australia) shell semi-trailer tanker Commer G/27, unboxed (E)

Two unboxed micro models (Australia), including Ford Dump truck…

Unboxed Micro Models: Ford Dump Truck, Bedford Bus, Repair Hoist

Two unboxed micro models (Australia), including Ford Dump truck C H V - V8; Bedford Bus G31; and Repair Hoist GB14 (G-E) (3)

Micro Models (Australia) Shell semi-trailer tanker, Commer G/27…

Micro Models Shell Tanker with Commer G/27 (Australia)

Micro Models (Australia) Shell semi-trailer tanker, Commer G/27 in original box (G - VG box F - G)

Micro Models (Australia) heavy Duty trailer model in original…

Micro Models Heavy Duty Trailer in Original Box (Australia)

Micro Models (Australia) heavy Duty trailer model in original box (VG box VG)

Micro Models (Australia) shell semi - trailer tanker Commer…

Micro Models Commer G/27 Tanker Trailer in Original Box

Micro Models (Australia) shell semi - trailer tanker Commer G/27 in original box (VG - E box G)

Micro Models (Australia) Shell semi-trailer tanker Commer G/27…

Micro Models Shell Tanker with Commer G/27 (Australia)

Micro Models (Australia) Shell semi-trailer tanker Commer G/27 in original box (E box VG-E)

Micro Models (Australia) shell semi-trailer tanker Commer G/27…

Micro Models Commer G/27 Semi-Trailer Tanker in Original Box

Micro Models (Australia) shell semi-trailer tanker Commer G/27 in original box (VG-E box VG)

Four Micro Models, including boxed Bedford tipper; and three…

Seven Bedford and International Truck Models

Four Micro Models, including boxed Bedford tipper; and three unboxed models, including Bedford tipper: and two international truck (F-G box F) (4)

Three unboxed Micro Models (Australia) Chrysler G40 (F-E) (3)

Unboxed Micro Models Chrysler G40 (Australia) - Set of 3

Three unboxed Micro Models (Australia) Chrysler G40 (F-E) (3)

Three Micro Models (Australia), including two Jaguar sports Xk…

Three Micro Models of Jaguar and MG Sports Cars

Three Micro Models (Australia), including two Jaguar sports Xk 120 and one MG series Mga, one boxed (F-E box P-F) (3)

Micro Models (Australia) Holden Sedan G/33, metallic brown/fawn,…

Micro Models Holden Sedan G/33 in Metallic Brown/Fawn

Micro Models (Australia) Holden Sedan G/33, metallic brown/fawn, spun hubs, ridged black tyres, unboxed (G)

Micro Models (Australia)Vickers Viscount passenger Air-Liner…

Micro Models Vickers Viscount Air-Liner VG-E Box F

Micro Models (Australia)Vickers Viscount passenger Air-Liner (VG-E box F)

Micro Models (Australia) Peters ice cream semi- trailer tanker…

Micro Models Peters Ice Cream Tanker Semi-Trailer (Unboxed)

Micro Models (Australia) Peters ice cream semi- trailer tanker Commer G/27, unboxed (F-G)

Micro Models (Australia) shell semi-trailer tanker, Commer G/27…

Micro Models Shell Tanker Trailer Commer G/27

Micro Models (Australia) shell semi-trailer tanker, Commer G/27 (E box G-VG)

Micro Models (Australia) shell semi- trailer tanker Commer G/27…

Micro Models Shell Tanker Commer Semi-Trailer (E Box G-VG)

Micro Models (Australia) shell semi- trailer tanker Commer G/27 (E box G-VG)

5 x Micro Models and 1 x Thomas W. Hore model, all unboxed (5)

6 Unboxed Miniature Models Including Thomas W. Hore

5 x Micro Models and 1 x Thomas W. Hore model, all unboxed (5)

Micro Models, 3 limited edition FJ Holden toy cars. Mint & boxed

Limited Edition FJ Holden Toy Cars, Mint & Boxed

Micro Models, 3 limited edition FJ Holden toy cars. Mint & boxed