Dinky Toys Collectors' Association
Founded 2002 by David Cooke and David Dawson
Lifelong Honorary President: David Cooke
Chairman: Michael Driver
Patrons: Cala Hopkinson (Granddaughter of Frank Hornby)
Who we are:
The Dinky Toys Collectors' Association was founded to stimulate interest and facilitate communication among collectors of Dinky Toys, Hornby Series Modelled Miniatures and accessories, as manufactured by Meccano Ltd. in its British and overseas factories up to 1979.
WHAT WE DO: The Association is a non profit-making organisation and all officers serve in a voluntary capacity. It does not generally trade in Dinky Toys or any other product, except for its own publications or authorised copies of original material and club memorabilia.
JOURNAL: Our principal activity is the production of a Journal, "The Journal", which is edited and published by the Committee. This relies on members for contributions of both technical and historical interest and provides a platform for exchange of views, ideas and experiences of collecting and restoring Dinky Toys.
See below to access some sample pages from The Journal.
Benefits of Membership:
Summary of the Aims and Objectives of the Association
Aims
To form an Association of like-minded Dinky Toy collectors throughout the UK and overseas.
To publish a quarterly Journal featuring member’s articles, with 16 pages of editorial.
The DTCA is a non-profit making organisation. Excess funds are used to improve communications between members or for other members’ benefits.
All Committee members stand for re-election at the Annual General Meeting
The Committee consists of President, Chairman, Vice Chairman,Treasurer, Editor, Secretary, Membership Secretary, Technical Officer
Readers' letters and articles continue to unearth and explain previously unknown facts and details about Dinky Toys and their production.
If you have the slightest interest in Dinky Toys then DTCA membership and the Journal is for you.
DTCA Constitution
The DTCA operates under an agreed constitution, this can be read by accessing the following link, this will open in a new window:
Objectives of the DTCA
-137 Plymouth Fury Convertible (1963-66)
Ruby Toys the new kid on the block
Ruby Toys the new kid on the block
--23m 'Thunderbolt' Racing Car (1938-1941)
--67a Junkers JU 89 Heavy Bomber (1940-1941)
-066 Bedford Flat Truck (1957-60)
Trade Boxes
-666 Missile Erector Vehicle with Corporal Missile Launcher (1959-64)
--37a and 041 Civilian Motor Cyclist (1937-55)
-666 Missile Erector Vehicle with Corporal Missile Launcher (1959-64)
-666 Missile Erector Vehicle with Corporal Missile Launcher (1959-64)
Trade Boxes
New arrivals
Trade Boxes
Trade Boxes
Trade Boxes
--23a and 220 Racing Car (3rd casting) (1946-56)
Trade Boxes
-666 Missile Erector Vehicle with Corporal Missile Launcher (1959-64)
New arrivals
-666 Missile Erector Vehicle with Corporal Missile Launcher (1959-64)
-666 Missile Erector Vehicle with Corporal Missile Launcher (1959-64)
New arrivals
New arrivals
New arrivals
-130 Ford Consul Corsair (1964-69)
Trade Boxes
Vehicle Registration Plates
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2021.
Trade Boxes
Trade Boxes
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2021.
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2021.
-177 Opel Kapitan Saloon (1961-66)
--23a and 220 Racing Car (3rd casting) (1946-56)