Mettoy a combination of the words Metal and Toy had been founded in 1933 by Phillip Ullmann. Mettoy with its experience of Diecasting where in a good position to produced Diecast Cars.

Corgi Toys where introduced in 1956 the first cars had several new feat urea including windows. The range continued to expand until Mettoy went into receivership in 1983, however a management buyout saved the Corgi Range. The new management concentrated on collectable toys such as their Corgi Classic range, a range of cars from the past aimed at adult collectors. In 1995 Corgi was taken over by the giant Mattel company, however in 2000 the company was sold to Honk Kong based Zindart. Corgi cars continue in production today.

MAIN EVENTS OF THIS COMPANY

• 1956 Mettoy introduce Corgi Cars
• 1983 Corgi the subject of a management buyout
• 1985 Corgi Classics Introduced
• 1995 Corgi taken over by Mattel
• 2000 Corgi sold to Zindart

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