Britains

Britains
Company typePrivate (1893–1997)
Founded1893; 131 years ago (1893)
FounderWilliam Britain Jr
FateAcquired by Ertl in 1997, then other owners, currently a brand
Headquarters
London
,
UK
ProductsScale model agricultural machinery, figurines
Owner
  • Tomy (2011–present)
  • Learning Curve UK
    (2010–11)
  • Racing Champions
    (1999–2010)
  • Ertl (1997–1999) [1]
Websitebritainsfarmtoys.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]

  1. ^ a b Britains History on Britains website
  2. ^ Terms of Use on W. Britain website