Dinky Toys 967 & 968 & 969 Set B.B.C.

The Dinky Toys 967, 968, and 969 BBC sets represent a special chapter in the history of British miniature toys, a small world where technology, media, and imagination converged. Produced between 1959 and 1964, the set captures the atmosphere of an era when television still held a certain solemnity, as if each broadcast were a small ritual that brought the nation together. The three vehicles—the camera van, the sound van, and the transmission van—were designed as a mobile broadcasting caravan, ready to bring news, sporting events, and nationally significant events to the public.

In very good and completely original condition, these models remain a window into their time. The metal bodies bear the understated, professional look of classic BBC design, with the distinctive logo that still symbolizes reliability and craftsmanship. The details of the set demonstrate Dinky's meticulous work: the camera van with its imposing camera rig, the sound van with its compact yet technical design, and the transmission van that gives the impression it could unfurl an antenna mast at any moment to transmit a live broadcast. Together, they tell a story that goes beyond toys, a story about the early, almost magical phase of television production.

The original boxes, also in excellent condition, reinforce this narrative. They are printed with illustrations that still evoke the sense of a world in transition, where modern media entered both living rooms and toy collections. The cardboard rustles with the echo of a time when the BBC was one of the most important windows on the world. The models in their original packaging thus form a complete ensemble, a miniature studio on wheels, captured in a time capsule of paper and metal. This BBC set is a truly special collector's item today, not only for the rarity of three completely original models with boxes, but especially for the way they bring a piece of media history to life. They evoke the confidence in technology, the quiet glamour of early television, and the dedication with which Dinky Toys created small, tangible versions of major innovations. In this condition, the set remains an elegant testament to an era when news still rolled on wheels and every report was an adventure followed across the country.