Corgi Classics
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For the brand established by the Mettoy Company in 1956, see Corgi Toys.
Corgi Classics Limited was a British die-cast scale model manufacturer established as an independent company in 1995,[1] which has its origins in the Corgi Toys brand introduced by Mettoy in 1956. It is known for its British and North American vehicle models.
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Company type | Private (1995–99) Subsidiary (1999–2008) |
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Industry | Scale model |
Founded | 1995[1] |
Defunct | 2008; 16 years ago (2008) |
Fate | Acquired by Zindart International in 1999,[1][2] then became a brand |
Headquarters | Leicester, England, United Kingdom |
Products | Die-cast scale model cars, airplanes, buses, military |
Brands | Corgi Toys |
Owner | Hornby (2008–present)[3] |
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Products manufactured and marketed by Corgi included die-cast scale model cars, airplanes, buses, and military.
In 2008 the company was acquired by Hornby Railways,[4] who has owned the Corgi brand since then.[3]