Classic Plastic Model Cars From The 1940/1950s

Short history of Dimestore Dreams and American Dimestore model cars

The Dimestore Dreams model cars were introduced in 2000 at the New York Toy Fair. A substantial number of model cars were introduced, as well as three motorbikes and a sci-fi rocket model. The models were all copies of US toys made during the 40's and 50's and were reckoned to be the first plastic model cars. In 2003 the Dimestore Dreams line was deleted and the molds were sold to Bill Hanlon, who started a new company called American Dimestore in 2005.

American Dimestore released 18 new models in 2005 and in 2008 the company incl. remaining stocks and all tooling was acquired by BBMC/Toydetective of Holland.

American Dimestore releases and additional products

There is some exciting news for American Dimestore collectors as we plan to release some new American Dimestore car models in 2012/2013!

We will also offer a whole range of vintage dimestore toys for collectors under the American Dimestore trademark. These toys are 50's, 60's and 70's vintage plastic toys we found in recent years. They will be repacked in bags with American Dimestore header cards or cardboard boxes including full product information, including time of production, manufacturer (if known) and country of origin.

Remaining stock

We still have stock of 13 of the 18 original released American Dimestore models, but some models are very low on stock. Stocks of Dimestore Dreams models are very limited.

Prototypes

Together with the molds and remaining stock we also acquired the Dimestore Dreams and American Dimestore company archives, with loads of pre-production models and prototypes. These models are often one-offs. Most of them come with a certificate of authenticity.

Promotional models

Companies interested in adapting American Dimestore or Dimestore Dreams models for promotional purposes, are invited to send us an email. We can supply tampo-printing on most models.

Personalised models are very suitable for industry, beer breweries and for toy museums. Please inform about the rates for production and minimum quantities.