The first plastic models were manufactured at the end of 1936 by Frog in the UK, with a range of 1/72nd scale model kits called 'Penguin'.
In the late 1940s several American companies such as Hawk, Varney, Empire, Renwal and Lindberg began to produce plastic models.
Many manufacturers began production in the 1950s and gained ascendancy in the 1960s such as Aurora, Revell,Revell , and Monogram in America, Airfix in UK and Heller SA in France. Other manufacturers included;Matchbox (UK),Italeri , ESCI, (both Italian) Novo {ex-Frog moulds} (former Soviet Union), and Fujimi , Nichimo and Bandai (Japan).
Plastic construction kits are always popular at auction in mint and unmade condition.
Request a valuation
From a single item to a private collection, our knowledgeable team will be on hand to guide you through the selling process. Please start the short valuation form below.
Department Specialists
Glen Chapman
Specialist in Vintage Toys & Police Memorabilia
Recently sold
Airfix 1930 Bentley 1/12 Scale Model Kit
Sold for £60
Quantity of Plastic Kits
Sold for £160
20 Matchbox Plastic Plane Kits
Sold for £65
Matchbox Flower Class Corvette Plastic Kit
Related News & Views
James Opie’s Newsletter 18 – the Sale of Fine Toy Soldiers Wednesd...
Newsletter 17 – The Sale of Fine Toy Soldiers, Wednesday 7th April...
In an auction house far, far away...Couple's lifetime collection of...
Covid-19 Operating