Introduction
Dinky Toys were produced by the Meccano company of Liverpool founded by Frank Hornby in 1901. Most famously known for their constructor kits and Hornby 0 gauge trains Meccano began to produce diecast figures and station accessories to add realism to their train layouts.

Shortly after this the first vehicles were produced initially under the name Modelled Miniatures but soon became known as Dinky Toys.