Some Off Brand Diecast Vehicles [Archive]

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GeraldE61

09-28-2006, 09:35 AM

These are what I call Off Brand diecast, some you don't see to many of

This is by the Circle N Company. The signs are by Tootsietoy.

http://home.centurytel.net/geralde61/circlen.jpg

This is from the Barclay Company

http://home.centurytel.net/geralde61/barclay.jpg

This is a Larger Midgetoy, most people see the small ones that look like Tootsietoys of the 70s.

http://home.centurytel.net/geralde61/bigmidge.jpg

This is a Tootsietoy Crane from the 70s, approx. 3" long

http://home.centurytel.net/geralde61/ttcrane.jpg

This is from the Lonestar Company of England, it's from their Road-Master "IMPY" super cars series, a merryweather HTTL fire Engine

http://home.centurytel.net/geralde61/lonestarfire.jpg

BluntFronts

09-28-2006, 10:54 PM

Thanks for posting these. I like them all, especially the green Barclay. It looks a bit like a Packard Clipper to me.

STUTZ

09-28-2006, 10:59 PM

Thanks for sharing! :thumbsup: I enjoyed looking at your pics! Keep 'em coming.

Tone

09-29-2006, 09:03 PM

Barclay and Midgetoy were actually two major American diecast toy makers. Barclay lasted until 1971. Midgetoy believe it or not survived into the 80s making these old-school "regular wheel" toys. Circle N on the other hand really appears to have been an off-brand! Another cool "little guy" maker whose products you may encounter is "It's A Beaut."

1A62

10-03-2006, 01:46 PM

Thanks for the trip down Memory Lane. I've always loved the streamlined/art deco designs of the 1930's.

Lpgeoteacher

10-03-2006, 02:06 PM

Gerald Do you havew any more? Those are great pictures. I'd love to see more of them! I have a 4" VW Bug. One of my pride n joys.

chevyj1957

10-07-2006, 06:22 AM

Love the pics and the cars. Thanks for sharing.

Tone

10-07-2006, 06:25 PM

Here is a Barclay delivery truck.

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b228/PropMonster/ToyAuto_VariousBrands/BarclayDelivery2.jpg

... The Lone Star with speed wheels ...

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b228/PropMonster/ToyAuto_VariousBrands/LoneStarMerryweather.jpg

Ralstoy "cabover" tractor-trailer

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b228/PropMonster/ToyAuto_VariousBrands/RalstoyCOEBekins.jpg

Midgetoy Jag with some missin' paint

http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b228/PropMonster/ToyAuto_VariousBrands/MidgetoyJaguar.jpg

STUTZ

10-07-2006, 09:57 PM

60sMetal

11-03-2006, 11:42 PM

Great pics! Love the Bekins van and the fire truck.