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KAWASAKI F11 250

Die Cast Toy
1980 - 1984
Artist/Maker
Place of origin

blue blister pack, card printed in yellow, white and black; reverse side is plain with black line drawings showing 12 vehicles in the production range
contains a black, red and silver motorcycle with white markings; made of die cast metal


Object details

Object type
TitleKAWASAKI F11 250 (manufacturer's title)
Materials and techniques
card printed in colours, clear plastic blister die cast metal
Brief description
Kawasaki F11-250, Dinky Die Cast Toys No125
blue blister pack, black, red and silver motorcycle, white markings
©Airfix Products Ltd
Physical description
blue blister pack, card printed in yellow, white and black; reverse side is plain with black line drawings showing 12 vehicles in the production range
contains a black, red and silver motorcycle with white markings; made of die cast metal
Dimensions
  • Length: 6in
  • Measurement of the card width: 4½in
Production typemass produced
Copy number
Dinky Die Cast Toys No. 125
Marks and inscriptions
  • ©Airfix Products Ltd Made to Dinky Specifications in Hong Kong (English; packaging; printed)
  • Made in Hong Kong Dinky Toys (English; underside of cycle; moulded)
Object history
Part of the Palitoy Archive, produced while Airfix was part of General Mills UK
Historical context
dinky Toys had been a trademark of Meccano Ltd, Liverppol. Meccano was bought by Airfix Products Ltd in 1971 when the Lines Brothers group was sold. In 1979, Airfix sold the Liverpool factories producing both Meccano and Dinky due to financial problems. Airfix itself went into receivership late 1981. As this toy was produced in Hong Kong, it is likely to have been produced between 1979 and 1981 as the address given is London, SW18. However, possibly it was made while under the umbrella of Palitoy until 1984
Production
Reason For Production: retail
Collection
Accession number
B.357-1999

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Record createdSeptember 28, 1999
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