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S.H. JapanJapan · since 1959S.H. was the trade mark used by Horikawa, a Japanese toy wholesaler, from 1959. Horikawa sold…

S.I.T.I.since 1970S.I.T.I., otherwise known as Society Italiana Technica Industria, is an Italian toy brand noted for its…

S.L.J.S.L.J. (Société Lyonnaise de Jouets) was a French toy maker whose products included radio-controlled vehicles. Its…

Saalheimer & StraussGermany · since 1911Saalheimer & Strausz was a Nuremberg toy maker founded in 1911 by Adolf Saalheimer and Justin…

SablonBelgium · since 1965Sablon was a Belgian maker of die-cast model vehicles based in Brussels. It introduced a range…

SabraIsrael · since 1960Sabra was the name used for Gamda Koor’s 1:43-scale die-cast model-car range, made in Israel in…

SAFARUnited States · since 1982Safari Ltd. is an American maker of educational figurines, best known for hand-painted models of wildlife,…

SakaiJapan · since 1930Sakai was a Japanese maker of toy and model trains, producing both tinplate toys and HO-gauge…

SalenaveFrance · since 1930Salenave is a profound name in the world of vintage wooden toys. The brand is predominantly…

Scalextricsince 1957Scalextric is a British brand of electric slot-car racing sets and scale cars, first introduced by…

Schildkrötsince 1873Schildkröt is a German maker of dolls and related playthings, with roots in a Mannheim rubber…

SchneiderGermany · since 1948Schneider Modellbahnzubehör is a German maker of model railway accessories. Founded in Göppingen in 1948 by…

SchoenhutUnited States · since 1872Schoenhut was an American toy maker established in Philadelphia by Albert Schoenhut in 1872. It began…

SchoennerGermany · since 1875Jean Schoenner was a German maker of tin toys based in Nuremberg. Founded in 1875, the…

Schowanek HansaSchowanek was a wooden-products and toy manufacturer established by Johann Schowanek in the Jizera Mountains. Its…

SchucoGermany · since 1912Schuco is a German toy maker founded in Nuremberg as Schreyer & Co. in 1912. It…

Schuco PiccoloSchuco Piccolo is a German range of small die-cast model vehicles introduced in 1957. Its early…

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ŠebelaCzechoslovakia · since 1946Šebela was the toy-making work of Czech mechanic and instrument maker Karel Šebela, based in Brno.…

SekiJapan · since 1960Seki was a Japanese maker of model railway equipment, including electric trains in 0 gauge and…

SemblatFrance · since 1946Semblat is a French railway-model maker associated with locomotive kits, including models in 0 gauge. Benoît…

ShanghaiChina · since 1949Shanghai was a major Chinese manufacturer of tinplate mechanical and battery-operated toys during the 1950s–1970s. Known…

Shepardsince 1882Shepard Hardware Company was an American maker of cast-iron mechanical banks in Buffalo, New York. From…

Shimer ToyUnited States · since 1942Shimer Toy Co. made cast-iron miniature ranges, including models named Venus and Mercury. Museum cataloguing identifies…

Shioji SSSJapan · since 1922Shioji, also identified as Shioji Shoten and Shioji & Co., Ltd., was a Japanese toy maker…

ShowaJapan · since 1946Showa is a beloved toy brand, famed for its production of deeply detailed and expertly crafted…

SIFFrance · since 1899SIF (Société industrielle de ferblanterie) was a French maker of metal household goods and toys, active…

SikuGermany · since 1921Siku is a German toy brand developed by the Sieper company in Lüdenscheid. Its range includes…

Slik-ToyUnited States · since 1930Slik-Toys was a line of farm and other toy vehicles made in Lansing, Iowa, by the…

SMCFFrance · since 1949SMCF (Super Modèles de Chemins de Fer) was a French maker of HO scale model railway…

SMFGermany · since 1820SMF (Schramberger Majolika-Fabrik) was a ceramics manufacturer based in Schramberg, Germany. Its products included everyday and…

Società Generale Giocattolisince 1920Società Generale Giocattoli was an Italian pioneer in educational and mechanical toys, offering beautifully designed model…

SocrateItaly · since 1981Socrate is a coveted brand in the classic toy market, making its mark with intriguing games…

Söhnlein, Heinrichsince 1873H. Söhnlein was a toy maker in Nuremberg, then part of the Kingdom of Bavaria in…

Solidosince 1934Solido is a French maker of metal toys and miniature vehicles, founded as a brand in…

SolidoFrance · since 1932Solido is a French toy and miniature-vehicle brand whose history began with metal toys designed to…