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After Meccano's bankruptcy, the Dinky Toys name came under the ownership of Kenner Parker, and some small-scale diecast models made by Universal of Hong Kong were issued under the Dinky Toys name in the early 1980s.

These were castings originally issued under the Kidco brand name but featuring the Dinky name on both baseplates and packaging.

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After Meccano's bankruptcy, the Dinky Toys name came under the ownership of Kenner Parker, and some small-scale diecast models made by Universal of Hong Kong were issued under the Dinky Toys name in the early 1980s.

These were castings originally issued under the Kidco brand name but featuring the Dinky name on both baseplates and packaging.

This range did not last long, as Universal purchased Matchbox in 1982 and began phasing out its Kidco line in favor of Matchbox in 1983.

Eventually the Dinky name ended up being taken over by Universal/Matchbox in 1987, which led to a new Dinky series of 1/43 scale models from 1988 onward.

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Subject ID: 1037