Tipp & Co. (TCO)
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Tipp & Co. (TCO) stands as a sentinel of the vintage toy world, a brand that offered a wide array of products, particularly in the realm of tin toys. From impeccable toy cars to meticulously detailed miniature aeroplanes, the brand boasts an extraordinary product portfolio. Its claim to fame, however, lies in its superior toy automobiles, which are miniature embodiments of stylized design and intricate detailing. Every Tipp & Co. toy is not just a plaything, but a piece of art!
Founded in the heart of Germany in Nürnberg in 1912, Tipp & Co. (TCO) is the brainchild of Miss Tipp and Mr. Carstens. A female entrepreneur in a male-dominated era; Miss Tipp's journey is indeed very intriguing! The brand rode the wave of the burgeoning toy industry and etched its distinct identity with its tinplate toys. Amid the challenging backdrop of war-torn Europe, Tipp & Co. switched to manufacturing military toys in 194 in adherence to the state directions, creating a fascinating epoch in its otherwise vibrant history. Did you know, despite serious material shortages post-WWII, Tipp & Co. ingeniously used old tin cans to produce toys; an innovative solution that kept the magic of their toys alive!
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