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| Company type | Private (1893–1997) |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1893 |
| Founder | William Britain Jr |
| Fate | Acquired by Ertl in 1997, then other owners, currently a brand |
| Headquarters | London , UK |
| Products | Scale model agricultural machinery, figurines |
| Owner | |
| Website | britainsfarmtoys.co.uk |
Britains, earlier known by the founder's name W. Britain, is a British toy brand and former manufacturing company known for its die-cast scale models of agricultural machinery, and figurines. The company was established in 1893 as a toy soldiers manufacturer.
With its factory set in London, Britains then diversified into other associated toys such as die-cast zamac military trucks, commercial vehicles, and toy cars.
Today, the Britains brand is owned by Tomy since 2011,[1] and the W. Britain brand by First Gear, Inc.[2]
- ^ a b Britains History on Britains website
- ^ Terms of Use on W. Britain website