Vintage Diecast Toys
Diecast toys were first introduced to the U.S. market as early as the 20th century by the Dowst Brothers. They were sold under the brand name of Tootsietoys. In 1947, a company called Leshey began making a diecast toy they called “Matchbox” cars. They were very popular coming in 75 different types of vehicles and packaged in boxes resembling matchboxes. The term “matchbox car” became so widely used, it is now considered the generic name for this type of diecast toy.
Diecast toys hit their height of popularity around 1968. Mattel marketed a line of diecast toy cars and trucks sold under the brand name of Hot Wheels that went on to become one of the world’s top selling toys. Many of the early editions of Hot Wheels are now valuable collector’s items.
Diecast toys are popular today as both children’s playthings as well as collector’s items. Originally packaged vintage diecast toys are highly prized and quite valuable to many collectors and brokers. Common themes of collectable diecast toys include air craft, construction and farm equipment, military vehicles, trucks and cars.
Below is a large selection of Vintage Diecast Toys for sale.
| Vintage Tonka Mighty Mobile Crane No. 2940 Box Only
$47.99 $55.00 
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