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
-255 Mersey Tunnel Police Van (1955-61)
-255 Mersey Tunnel Police Van (1955-61)
-255 Mersey Tunnel Police Van (1955-61)
Trailer Caravans
Trailer Caravans
Trailer Caravans
—37c Dispatch rider (37-40)
Membership renewal
Membership renewal
Membership renewal
Christmas 2024
2024 AGM
Christmas 2024
Christmas 2024
Christmas 2024
2024 AGM
2024 AGM
2024 AGM
2024 AGM
2024 AGM
2024 AGM
2024 AGM
2024 AGM
Dinky 582/982 Pullmore - Dark Blue Cab/Dark Blue Body
DTCAwebsite upgrade 2023
--33 Mechanical Horse and Five Assorted Trailers
2024 AGM
186 Mercedes 220 SE
186 Mercedes 220 SE
--14a and 400 B.E.V. Electric Truck (1948-60)
--33 Mechanical Horse and Five Assorted Trailers
--25m and 410 Bedford End Tipper (1948-63)
--25m and 410 Bedford End Tipper (1948-63)
Trailer Caravans
Austin Van 470