Kingsbury's history traces back to 1894, where it was originally established as the Kingsbury Manufacturing Company in Keene, New Hampshire, USA. Founded by Harry Kingsbury, it initially specialized in producing wheels for wagons and baby carriages. However, in 192s, seizing the opportunity to cater to the growing toy market, Kingsbury transitioned to manufacturing intricate pressed steel toys, primarily replicating cars, fire trucks, and airplanes, and thus pioneered the world of realistic miniature models. Did you know Kingsbury is credited with engineering a unique 'clockwork' mechanism for toy vehicles, which allowed them to run when wound by a key? Now that’s a conversation starter for your fellow collectors!