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716 makers

Chemins de Fer Aviation Marine (CAM)Belgium · since 1920Chemins de Fer, Aviation, Marine (CAM) was a Belgian maker of model railway equipment. Its catalogue…

Cherryca PhenixFrance · since 1958Cherryca Phenix was a Japanese miniature-car range introduced by Taiseiya in 1962. Its models depicted Japanese,…

China ToysChina · since 1950China Toys is a vast brand that specializes in the manufacturing and distribution of a multitude…

Clarelsince 1910Clarel Toys is a renowned brand drenched in nostalgia, which is particularly known for its wide…

CMPMFrance · since 1885CMPM is a historical and respected brand in the world of vintage models and miniatures. Famed…

Co-Masince 1945Co-Ma was an Italian plastics and toy maker based in Milan. It began by moulding plastic…

CofermiFrance · since 1937Cofermi is a beloved vintage toy brand known for its exquisite craftsmanship and attention to detail.…

Colibrisince 1950Colibrì is an Italian toy brand whose core products are pedal and electric ride-on vehicles. Its…

ColosoSpain · since 1960Coloso was a truck range made by Spanish toy manufacturer Juguetes Gozán. The range is noted…

Compagnie Internationale des Jouets (CIJ)France · since 1927Compagnie Industrielle du Jouet (CIJ) was a French toy maker specializing in miniature cars and commercial…

Conquestsince 1987Conquest Models was a Dutch range of hand-built 1:43-scale white-metal model cars created by Henk van…

Conti (Co.Mo.Ge.)Italy · since 1956Conti was an Italian toy maker whose electric train range was produced in cooperation with CO.MO.G.E.…

CorgiChina · since 1956Corgi is a British die-cast model brand introduced by Mettoy in 1956. Its early range focused…

Corgi ToysUnited Kingdom, Wales · since 1956Corgi Toys is a British range of die-cast toy vehicles introduced by Mettoy Playcraft in July…

Cos.Mo.since 1990Cos.Mo. was an Italian model-railway maker whose early all-metal locomotives were produced for Rivarossi. Its work…

Cox Modelssince 1945Cox was an American maker of model engines and powered hobby models, including tethered cars, model…

CPMRUnited States · since 1964CPMR (Compagnie Privée du Modèle Réduit) was a French railway-model maker associated with the RMA range.…

Cragstansince 1940Cragstan, a vintage toy brand renowned for its line of innovative and highly collectible toys. From…

CrandallUnited States · since 1867Charles M. Crandall was a 19th-century American toy maker and inventor who worked in Pennsylvania and…

Creglinger Modell Spielwaren (CM)since 1964Creglinger Modell-Spielwaren-Fabrik (CM) was a German maker of model railway buildings and layout accessories. Its products…

CrescentUnited Kingdom · since 1922Crescent Toys was a British toy manufacturer whose products included hollow-cast lead figures, diecast vehicles, toy…

Croix du Sudsince 1930Croix du Sud is an esteemed toy brand cherished by connoisseurs of vintage and miniature artifacts.…

Custom Brass NJsince 1970Custom Brass was an American importer of brass model railway equipment associated with N.J. International. Its…

D.G.Hsince 1950D.G.H. was a French brand producing toys and model railway accessories in the mid-20th century. Their…

Dafsince 1928DAF is a Dutch vehicle manufacturer whose history began with a construction workshop in Eindhoven in…

DahmerGerman Democratic Republic (GDR) · since 1960Dahmer was a model railway manufacturer in Bernburg, East Germany. From 1960, Kurt Dahmer produced tinplate…

DaiyaJapan · since 1953Daiya was the trademark of Terai Shōten, a Japanese maker of metal toys. Its toys belong…

DalessDaless was a Uruguayan maker of toy trucks modeled on the cab-over design and similar chassis…

Daliasince 1953Dàlia was a metal foundry and toy maker based in Barcelona, Spain. Its products included industrial…

Dan-TrainDenmark · since 1965Dan-Train was a Danish maker of model railway rolling stock. Its products included models of Danish…

DanhausenGermany · since 1921Danhausen was an Aachen, Germany, toy and model-car business that grew from a bicycle and motorcycle…

Dansk Modeljernbanesince 1940Dansk Modeljernbane (D.M.J.) was a Danish model railway company dedicated to bringing miniature trains and accessories…

Darstaedsince 1946Darstaed makes O-gauge model railway products, including two-rail ready-to-run rolling stock. In 2016, its range included…

DCMTsince 1933Die Casting Machine Tools Ltd (DCMT) was a British maker of die-casting machinery and toys, marketed…

De Kattenrugsince 1981De Kattenrug, also known as the Katterugclub, is a Dutch owners’ club for Volvo PV 444,…

Deltasince 1979Delta Plastik is an Italian model-making company specializing in bodies and accessories for radio-controlled cars. Its…