When the USA entered the 2nd World War, the government put restrictions on the use of various metals, which put an end to the production of metal toys. Lionel thereupon hired a designer of novelties such as cereal and soft drink premiums, Samuel Gold, to design an alternative product not...
The Hornby Gunpowder Van
From 1922 till 1940 Hornby offered Gunpowder Vans in their 0 gauge range. The first one appeared in 1922 and was lettered LNWR (London and North Western Railway). This one was also available in 1923, but in that year the so-called Grouping of railway companies in Great Britain took place...
Himalya Toys Shell Tanker
Himalya Toys Shell tanker This tinplate Shell tank car, fitted with plastic wheels and a clockwork mechanisme driving the rear axle, carries on the rear the legend Himalya Toys, with what looks like a goose above it and the letters TH in a circle below it. On the bumper it...
Happy New Year 2024!
The KALLISTOYS Team wishes all our clients a happy & healthy New Year with lots of joy on toys!
Model Train Event – Rijswijk (Netherlands)
The KallisToys Team will be present during the Model Train Event in Rijswijk (Broodfabriek) on the 14th and 15th of January. This is going to be an exciting weekend, so if you are close by, we highly encourage you to visit us at our stand, H05. It will be wonderful...
Happy New Year – 2023
The entire KallisToys Team wishes you a prosperous New Year! We are thrilled to show you all the developments we have been working on behind the scenes soon. Is there anything in particular you would like to see at KallisToys in 2023? Let us know via info@kallistoys.com! KallisToys - Happy...