Budgie Toys was a British die-cast toy company founded in 1959 by Morris & Stone Ltd., a company that had been in the toy business since the early 1900s. The company's first models were produced under the brand name Morestone, but they were rebranded as Budgie Toys in 1959.

The name "Budgie" was chosen because the budgerigar was a popular pet in the UK at the time, and the company hoped that the name would appeal to children. Budgie Toys produced a wide range of die-cast vehicles, including cars, trucks, buses, and motorcycles. They also produced some non-vehicle models, such as aircraft and farm animals.

Budgie Toys models were known for their high quality and realistic detail. They were also relatively affordable, which made them popular with collectors and children alike. The company's models were sold in the UK and other European countries, and they more...

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Model Cars Matchbox 'Models of Yesteryear' Y1-Y16 complete (14…

Vintage Model Car Collection with Display Box

Model Cars Matchbox 'Models of Yesteryear' Y1-Y16 complete (14 boxed); Matchbox 'Connoisseurs Collection' with 6 cars in wooden display box; Budgie Routemaster Bus in box; plus range of cars, trucks & military vehicles (35) in varied condition. (Qty 55…

Five Budgie die-cast Volkswagon pick-up models with various…

Budgie VW Pick-up Collection in Original Boxes (5)

Five Budgie die-cast Volkswagon pick-up models with various decal details, in original window boxes (E - M boxes E) (5)

Four Budgie models, including no. 701 Aveling Barford road…

Budgie Model Collection of Vehicles

Four Budgie models, including no. 701 Aveling Barford road roller; no. 256 Esso Aircraft Refuelling tanker- 'Pluto'; Mobile Traffic control Unit 'Jumbo'; Routemaster Bus; and Refrigeration truck (VG - M boxes G - E) (4)

Budgie no. 252 British Railways articulated container…

British Railways Container Transporter (Budgie No. 252)

Budgie no. 252 British Railways articulated container transporter (VG - E box VG)

Three Budgie models, including 220 cattle truck; Renault truck;…

Budgie Models: Cattle, Renault, and Railways Transporter (3)

Three Budgie models, including 220 cattle truck; Renault truck; British Railways container transporter (E boxes F-G) (3)

Two Budgie models, including 304 Plateglass transporter -…

Budgie Models: Plateglass and Bedford Tipper (2)

Two Budgie models, including 304 Plateglass transporter - missing 'Glass' panels; and 276 Bedford L.W.B. Tipper (E boxes F-G) (2)

Two Budgie models, including Mobile Traffic control Unit…

Budgie Models: Mobile Traffic Control & Aircraft Refueller Tanker

Two Budgie models, including Mobile Traffic control Unit 'Jumbo'; and 256 Aircraft Refueller tanker (E boxes F-G) (2)

Two Budgie models, including 246 Police patrol car; and 224…

Budgie Model Collection: Police Car and Railway Engine

Two Budgie models, including 246 Police patrol car; and 224 Railway engine (E boxes VG-E) (2)

Two Budgie models, including 232 low Loader with Drums; and 244…

Budgie Low Loader and Breakdown Truck Models

Two Budgie models, including 232 low Loader with Drums; and 244 Breakdown truck (G-E boxes VG) (2)

Two Budgie models, including Coca-Cola van; and Royal Navy, Ex…

Budgie Models: Coca-Cola Van & Royal Navy (Lot 223)

Two Budgie models, including Coca-Cola van; and Royal Navy, Ex Collectoys Lot 223, 17 March 2007 (E boxes P-VG) (2)

Three Budgie diecast models, including 218 Mobile Traffic…

Budgie Diecast Models: Traffic Control & Motor Cycle Patrol

Three Budgie diecast models, including 218 Mobile Traffic control Unit 'Jumbo'; yellow and black with 'Aa' decals (VG-E box G); and 2 x 454 R.A.C. Motor Cycle patrol, blue and black bikes with blue plastic rider (E boxes F-G) (3)

Three Budgie diecast models, including Coca-Cola van, orange…

Budgie Diecast Models: Coca-Cola, Tonibell, Alvis Salamander Trio

Three Budgie diecast models, including Coca-Cola van, orange and red body with 12 x brown plastic crates; 290 Tonibell ice cream van, mid-blue with pink plastic cow to roof; and 298 Alvis Salamander, red (VG-E boxes G-VG) (3)

Budgie gift set no. 5, including Refrigerator truck; Foden Dump…

Budgie Truck Gift Set with Caterpillar Tractor

Budgie gift set no. 5, including Refrigerator truck; Foden Dump truck; Leyland Hippo cattle truck; transporter with Caterpillar tractor (VG-E box G)

Four Budgie models, including 280 Air BP Superfueller, 322…

Budgie Model Collection: 4 Unique Vehicles

Four Budgie models, including 280 Air BP Superfueller, 322 Routeman Pneumajector, 292 Bulk Milk tanker, and 300 Lewin Sweepmaster (VG-E boxes P-G) (4)