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716 makers

MaxwellIndia · since 1970Maxwell Toys was an Indian maker of die-cast miniature cars, including Volvo P1800 and Vauxhall Guildsman…

MBRsince 1960MBR (Modellbahnrevue) was a German specialist magazine for model railway enthusiasts, published by G. Schmidt Verlag.…

MDMMDM (Manufacture de miniatures) is a French brand of historical figurines founded in Périgueux. It specialised…

MebetoysItaly · since 1959Mebetoys is an enchanting toy brand primarily famous for its vast range of intricately constructed die-cast…

MécavionFrance · since 1924Mécavion was a French toy maker established by Maurice Coudray, producing aviation-themed construction kits and mechanical…

Meccanosince 1908Meccano is a British construction-toy brand developed by Frank Hornby in Liverpool. Its sets use perforated…

Mehanotehnika Temposince 1952Mehanotehnika, later renamed Mehano, is a Slovenian toy maker founded in Izola in 1952. It began…

MehanoteknikaSlovenia · since 1952Mehanotehnika was a Slovenian toy maker based in Izola, established in 1952 and renamed Mehano in…

MemoMemo is a unique toy brand best known for manufacturing educational toys and games designed to…

MercatorBelgiumMercator was a German maker of miniature ship models in 1:1250 scale. Its range focused on…

MercuryItaly · since 1932Mercury was an Italian toy maker based in Turin, best known for its die-cast model cars.…

Merker & FischerGermany · since 1968Merker + Fischer (M+F) was a German model-railway maker specializing in small-run locomotive and passenger-car kits,…

MertenGermany · since 1945Merten is a beloved toy brand that specializes in the production of miniature scale figures. Their…

MetalgrafPortugal · since 1928Metalgraf is an intriguing toy brand revered primarily for its production of quality mechanical tin toys.…

MetosulPortugal · since 1960Metosul was a Portuguese toy brand introduced by Osul in Espinho in the mid-1960s. It made…

Metropsince 1979Metropolitan SA, also known as Metrop, was a Swiss model railway supplier based in Geneva. It…

MétropolitanFrance · since 1983Mtropolitan is a captivating toy brand that specializes in meticulously crafted miniature vehicle models. Recognized globally…

MettoyEngland · since 1932Mettoy was a British toy maker based in Northampton. From the 1930s it produced pressed-metal and…

MFI Modellflugsince 1963Modellflug International (MFI) is a German specialist magazine for radio-controlled model aviation. Published by Modellsport Verlag,…

MGsince 1924MG is a British automobile marque associated with Morris Garages. Early MGs were sporting cars based…

MHMGermanyMHM Hänel was a German model-aircraft maker based in Karlsruhe. It specialized in scale model gliders,…

Micro ModelsAustralia · since 1950Micro Models was a range of small-scale diecast vehicles made in Australia by Goodwood Productions for…

Micro PetJapan · since 2002Micro Pet is a TOMY line of palm-sized electronic animal toys introduced in Japan in 2002.…

MidgetoysUnited States · since 1943Midgetoy was an American toy brand operated by A & E Tool and Gage Co. of…

MikansueUnited Kingdom · since 1973Mikansue was a British maker of 1:43 scale white-metal car kits and models. Its range included…

Milton BradleyUnited States · since 1860Milton Bradley was an American maker of board games and educational games, founded in Springfield, Massachusetts,…

MiniaSwitzerland · since 1947Short-lived Swiss producer of an S gauge train set.

Minitrixsince 1964Minitrix is a German model railway line developed by Trix, specializing in electrically powered N-scale trains.…

MinorSpain · since 1952Minor Industries, popularly known simply as 'Minor', has been a name that reverberates with collectors of…

MiraSpain · since 1971Mira was a Spanish maker of die-cast toy vehicles, producing miniature cars and trucks from the…

MistralMistral is a vintage toy brand known for the production and sale of miniature cars and…

MiyazawaJapan · since 1947Miyazawa Model Co. is a Japanese model and hobby wholesaler. Its range includes domestic and imported…

MLUnited Kingdom · since 1990ML, short for MisterLand, is a celebrated toy brand revered for its diverse range of educational…

MMMMMM, short for Michael McGinnis Mazes, was the name used by American artist and designer Michael…

MMM-RGsince 1969MMM-RG was a French maker of H0-scale model railway rolling stock, founded in 1969 by Robert…