Corgi Toys

Corgi Toys is the brand name of a range of die-cast toy vehicles created by Mettoy in 1956 and currently owned by Hornby. The name 'Corgi Toys' was chosen by Philip Ullmann in honor of the company's new home, taken from the Welsh breed of dog, the Corgi, and the iconic Corgi dog logo branded the new range. The name was short and easy to remember, further aligning the range with their rival Dinky Toys. Corgi Toys also included plastic glazing, which lent the models a greater authenticity, and they carried the advertising slogan "the ones with windows".