The Mettoy Co. Ltd was a British toy company that was founded in 1933 by Philipp Ullmann, a Jewish businessman who had fled Nazi Germany. The company was originally based in Northampton, England, and specialized in the production of die-cast toys, such as model cars and trucks.

In the 1940s, Mettoy began producing a line of toy cap guns, which became very popular with children in the UK and around the world. The company also expanded its range of die-cast toys, introducing new models of cars, trucks, and other vehicles.

During the 1950s and 1960s, Mettoy continued to grow and expand its product line, becoming one of the largest toy manufacturers in the UK. In 1953, the company introduced a new line of die-cast vehicles, which were marketed under the name "Corgi". These toys were highly detailed and featured moving parts and other realistic features, and they more...

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Old Mettoy tin plate train tracks and 1 Hornby rolling stock…

Rusty Mettoy Train Tracks and Hornby Rolling Stock

Old Mettoy tin plate train tracks and 1 Hornby rolling stock some rust

Boxed As New (es Ferguson & Osborne, Wgtn) Mettoy Combination…

Mettoy Combination Passenger Set with Accessories and Track

Boxed As New (es Ferguson & Osborne, Wgtn) Mettoy Combination Passenger Set, loco & tender with four rolling wagons, station, tunnel, signals and track

A British Railways freight train set by Mettoy, circa 1950s

Mettoy's British Railways Freight Train Set (1950s)

A British Railways freight train set by Mettoy, circa 1950s

A Mettoy tinplate toy London double Decker, in original box,…

Vintage Mettoy London Bus Toy in Box with Key

A Mettoy tinplate toy London double Decker, in original box, with pamphlet and key, 12 x 23 x 6 cm

Mettoy train Mechanical Streamline train with Track and…

1950s Mettoy Streamline Train Set with Turn-tables in Box

Mettoy train Mechanical Streamline train with Track and automatic Turn-tables in original box, 1950's (VG - E box G - VG)

Mettoy O Gauge Passenger Train Set, #5362 Set consists of…

Mettoy O Gauge Passenger Train Set with Box

Mettoy O Gauge Passenger Train Set, #5362 Set consists of clockwork locomotive, carriages and tender (4) track in original carded box. Box dms 31 x 38 cm

Mettoy O Gauge 'Safetylectric' Express Train Set, #5022 in…

Mettoy O Gauge 'Safetylectric' Express Train Set in Box

Mettoy O Gauge 'Safetylectric' Express Train Set, #5022 in original carded box. Set consists of loco, 3 carriages, track and figure of 8 crossing. Excellent and complete set. Box dms 49 x 56.5 cm

Mettoy O Gauge Combination Passenger Train Set, #5563/1 in…

Mettoy O Gauge Passenger Train Set in Original Box

Mettoy O Gauge Combination Passenger Train Set, #5563/1 in original carded box. Set consists of clockwork locomotive, 6 rolling stock, track, station, tunnel, crossing and signal, near complete. Box dms 48 x 55 cm

Mettoy O Gauge Freight Train Set, #5561/2 Set consists of…

Mettoy O Gauge Freight Train Set with Accessories

Mettoy O Gauge Freight Train Set, #5561/2 Set consists of clockwork locomotive, track and accessories in original carded box. Excellent and complete set. Box dms 34 x 51 cm

Nine Mettoy Joytown unboxed rolling Stock, A/F; chassis of…

Unboxed Rolling Stock and Model Kit with Accessories

Nine Mettoy Joytown unboxed rolling Stock, A/F; chassis of Marklin racing car Kit, A/F and HRCAA souvenir loading gauge in home-made box (F-E box G) (10)

Mettoy Railways passenger train set. Hurricane clockwork…

Mettoy Railways Passenger Train Set with Box & Key

Mettoy Railways passenger train set. Hurricane clockwork locomotive, coal tender & 3 carriages; & 6 connecting rails. In original box. Key available.