If you are looking to sell your Dinky Toy Collection, you've come to the right place. Whether you have inherited a collection, are downsizing, or have simply decided it's time to sell, our service is ready to assist you, regardless of the collection's size.

Vectis Auctions can help you get the best possible price for your collection for minimum effort – on your part of course!

If you decide to use Vectis Auctions, we will take care of all the work for you, leaving you to sit back and wait for the payment to arrive.

The first step would be to send us a list of your collection, include any images you can so that our specialists can identify if it is suitable for one of our auctions. This is free of charge so you don't need to worry if you haven't fully committed to selling just yet.

Our specialists will identify if it is suitable for one of our Collectable auctions and give you a commission rate based on the information supplied.

If you are happy then all that remains is to get the collection to us. *

With over 30 years of experience in selling collectible toys, including Dinky toys, we have a vast network of collectors, dealers, and enthusiasts. We are known for achieving world record prices and ensuring your items reach the right buyers.

Our team of experts covers all collectible genres, and we handle all aspects of the sale, including lotting, photography, marketing, and shipping. This comprehensive service means you don't have to worry about making trips to the post office, dealing with internet fraudsters, or managing returns and buyer queries.

Vectis is the World’s leading Auction House for Dinky toys and collectables. We will auction or buy your Corgi toys and collectables.

Dinky Toys, produced by the British company Meccano Ltd, are classic die-cast miniature vehicles that have been beloved by collectors and enthusiasts since their introduction in the 1930s. The range includes a wide variety of models, often grouped into several key categories:

1. Cars: This category includes a diverse range of classic cars, sports cars, and contemporary vehicles of the time, such as:

   • Dinky Supertoys: Larger scale models, often including trucks and commercial vehicles.
   • Standard Cars: Models of everyday cars like the Austin, Morris, and Ford.
   • Luxury and Sports Cars: Including models like the Jaguar, Aston Martin, and Rolls Royce.

2. Commercial Vehicles: This category includes:

   • Vans and Trucks: Delivery vans, milk trucks, and lorries, often branded with real company logos.
   • Buses and Coaches: Including London buses and other public transport models.
   • Service Vehicles: Such as police cars, fire engines, and ambulances.

3. Military Vehicles: A range of military-themed models, including:

   • Tanks: Various models of tanks from different eras.
   • Armored Cars and Trucks: Including jeeps, troop carriers, and command vehicles.
   • Artillery: Cannons, howitzers, and other military equipment.

4. Aircraft: Dinky also produced a range of aircraft models, including:

   • Commercial Airliners: Models of passenger planes from major airlines.
   • Military Aircraft: Fighter jets, bombers, and reconnaissance planes.
   • Helicopters: Both civilian and military types.

5. Ships: Dinky produced a selection of naval and civilian ships, including:

   • Warships: Battleships, aircraft carriers, and destroyers.
   • Civilian Vessels: Ferries, cargo ships, and pleasure boats.

6. Trains and Railway Accessories: Although less extensive, Dinky also made some railway models, such as:

   • Locomotives: Including steam engines and modern trains.
   • Railway Accessories: Signals, stations, and other railway-related items.

7. Construction Vehicles: This includes heavy machinery such as:

   • Cranes: Mobile cranes and static models.
   • Bulldozers and Excavators: For construction and roadwork scenarios.
   • Dump Trucks: For transporting materials.

8. Farm Vehicles and Equipment: Models depicting agricultural machinery, including:

   • Tractors: Various models of farm tractors.
   • Harvesters and Ploughs: For farm-related play scenarios.

9. Fantasy and Novelty Items: Dinky also ventured into creating models based on:

   • TV and Film: Vehicles from popular shows and movies, like the Batmobile or Thunderbirds vehicles.
   • Special Editions: Limited runs or unique color schemes for collectors.

These categories cover the vast array of models Dinky Toys produced, making them a highly sought-after item among collectors worldwide. The brand's attention to detail and durability have made Dinky Toys a lasting legacy in the world of die-cast models.

We are happy to accept boxed or loose vehicles, collector packs and playsets, Displays, Point of Sale and merchandise, catalogues and magazines. We regularly auction preproduction models, colour trials and hard to find variations, with military, aviation, and play worn.

We have a team of experts ready to catalogue your Corgi collection to achieve the best prices possible. Our full colour catalogues are available online to our worldwide audience and customer database of over 30 years of trading. Our marketing team will promote your collection at no additional cost, covering all social media channels, promoting on our website, and we also have regular press contacts eager to post to the news channels

So, all you need to do is contact us!

You can send the details to our email address This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., via our WhatsApp number**, through our website at https://www.vectis.co.uk/valuations/request-a-valuation, or via traditional postal service.

• Parcel up your collection and send to our Thornaby address*
• Take your collection to one of the number of Toy Fairs which we attend across the country
• Bring them into our office where you can talk through the process and speak to the specialist who will catalogue your collection
• For larger collections we can arrange a pick-up service for a charge - again this is negotiable depending on the size and value of your collection.

We look forward to hearing from you!

*Vectis Auctions, Fleck Way, Teesside Industrial estate, Thornaby, Stockton on Tees, TS17 9JZ  **07976553309