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The names, histories and places behind the toys and model railways.

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716 makers

Model Boxsince 1984Box Model was an Italian maker of 1:43 scale die-cast model cars, founded in 1984 by…

Model PetJapan · since 1959Model Pet was a Japanese miniature-car brand introduced by Asahi Toy Manufacturing in 1959. Its first…

Modellbahnbau Werner Ehlcke KG (Ehlcke)German Democratic Republic (GDR), Germany · since 1949Modellbahnbau Werner Ehlcke KG was a model railway manufacturer based in Dresden, in the German Democratic…

MonogramUnited States · since 1945Monogram was an American maker of model kits, founded in Chicago in 1945. Its early products…

MONOSSwitzerland · since 1950MONOS was the name used for hand samples of Spur 0 railway models associated with Swiss…

Mosgormestprom (Moscow City Local Industries Trust)Former Soviet Union · since 1934Mosgormestprom was a Moscow city local industries trust associated with children’s toys. A 1953 catalogue records…

MoskabelRussiaMoskabel (also spelled Moskvabel) was a Soviet maker of model railway sets. Its best-documented product was…

MougelFrance · since 1956Mougel is a French toy brand, known predominantly for their collection of miniature vehicle models. They…

Movie Models (Cranko)New Zealand · since 1947Movie Models was the trade name used by Donald Cranko for a New Zealand toy-making business…

MovosprintItaly · since 1954Movo was an Italian maker of tethered model racing cars. Its Movosprint 52 reproduced the Ferrari…

MPMFrance · since 1985MPM was a Czechoslovak plastic scale-model maker whose early output included vacuum-formed kits. Its subjects included…

Mueller & KadederGermany · since 1920Müller & Kadeder was a German toy maker based in Nuremberg, active in the early twentieth…

MunecasSpainMunecas is a beloved toy brand that has captivated the hearts of children and adults alike.…

MunierFrance · since 1948Munier was a French artisan maker of 0-gauge model railway equipment. Founded in Compiègne in 1948,…

MZZsince 1950MZZ was a Swiss maker of model-railway accessories based in Schaffhausen. Its range included hand-built rail-vehicle…

Nacoral IntercarsSpain · since 1965Nacoral Inter Cars was a range of metal miniature vehicles made by the Spanish toy company…

NakayamaJapanNakayama, also identified as Nakayama Gangu Seisakusho, was a Japanese maker of tinplate toys. Collectors identify…

NeCoBoNetherlands · since 1950NeCoBo is an innovative toy brand that primarily specializes in providing interactive toy models. These toys…

NeuffenGermany · since 1891Neuffen was a German trade name for model-railway accessories, especially miniature buildings and scenic details. Its…

NewtonUnited States · since 1856Newton & Thompson was an American manufacturer based in Brandon, Vermont, known for wooden toys, games,…

Nicky ToysIndia · since 1960Nicky Toys was an Indian toy marque used by S. Kumar & Co. for diecast models…

NiedermeierGermany · since 1923Philipp Niedermeier was a German toy maker based in Nuremberg, known for tin toys and, after…

NikeUnited States · since 1964When it comes to the world of action, sports and entertainment, Nike stands tall in the…

NikkoJapan · since 1958Nikko is renowned for its extensive line of high-quality radio-controlled (RC) toys. They remind us the…

Nincosince 1993Ninco is a Spanish toy maker whose activity began in Barcelona in 1993 with slot racing…

NishimuraJapan · since 1969Nishimura Kiyosaburo Shoten was a Japanese maker of tinplate toys based in Tokyo. Its maker’s mark…

Nochsince 1911NOCH is a German model railway and model landscaping maker whose products include terrain, tunnels, trackside…

NomuraJapan · since 1945Nomura Toy, marked T.N. (Toys Nomura), was a Japanese maker of tin toys. Its range included…

NorevFrance · since 1945Norev is a French maker of miniature vehicles, based in the Lyon area. The company began…

NovoUkraine · since 1970NOVO was a Soviet-era brand of plastic scale model kits made using tooling formerly used for…

NZGsince 1968NZG is a German maker of die-cast scale models, founded in Nuremberg in 1968. Its range…

OanceaThe Oancea brand is renowned for its extensive line of intriguing miniature models. With a vast…

ObsidienneFrance · since 1975Obsidienne is a unique toy brand known for its exquisite handcrafted dolls. These elegant dolls are…

Ohio ArtUnited States · since 1908Ohio Art is an American maker whose toy business grew from a metal picture-frame and novelty…

Omasince 1906OMA was an Argentine maker of tin toys associated with Manuel Hojman. Its products included moneyboxes,…

Onorato Isaccosince 1920Onorato Isacco was a Turin toy and model business that grew from a workshop opened by…