https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Husky_Toys&oldid=965110043, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 29 June 2020, at 13:19. Husky continues to grow its reputation as a special-breed innovator with an acquisition strategy designed to add more products and services worthy of the Husky name. Husky Heating Oil started in 1993 in Catonsville and is now located in Westminster, Maryland. The first models featured dark grey one-piece plastic wheels and chromed plastic bases.
Despite the fact that the axles were somewhat thicker than their rivals, particularly Mattel’s Hot Wheels which used thin wire axles, the low friction properties of the nylon chassis in which the axle and wheel unit sat allowed Corgi Rockets to be the fastest on the track. Still, their construction did allow for a simple suspension system to be installed by means of the axle being positioned to be sandwiched between the main base and a section of the plastic base which was cut away on three of sides to form a plastic tongue, which acted as a crude springing mechanism.
Headquartered in Pacific, Missouri (in the metro St. Louis area), Husky is committed to provide petroleum-dispensing products that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations and reinforce the fact that we are a reliable partner that is with our valued clients every step of the way. Husky Models was re-branded Corgi Juniors in 1970, and a further range called Corgi Rockets was developed to race on track sets.
is characterized by its corporate namesake. A Jaguar E-Type 2+2 was featured in both Corgi Juniors and Husky ranges, but the earlier Husky version was a different casting from the Corgi Juniors version, which also featured an opening bonnet.
Although small scale Corgi models would continue to be produced until the demise of the original company in 1983 the name Corgi Juniors was dropped in the mid 1970s and the models were just branded as Corgi. Husky's original choices for vehicles were quite creative and included many models not seen before or since in miniature. Eugene’s fledgling company. Corgi Rockets had bright chrome-like finishes obtained by chrome electro-plating the body of the model and then coating the body in a clear coloured layer. The Company Husky has two core businesses. Ragan, Mac. the iconic Husky dog that now appears on the Husky Corporation logo, we do know that he was A separate gift pack offered this truck with five cars. Quality. Read More. Shortly after World War II, Eugene designed and made the first gas guard in his home – to An FX-2 taxi, a police car, a fire truck, and an ambulance appeared in the series.
Traveling from gas station to gas station and selling his Some say our story begins in the extremely cold and harsh environment of the Siberian Arctic. As such, the models could be "tuned up" and the axles lubricated using a separately available "Rocketlube" lightweight oil dispenser in the form of a felt tip pen. The Integrated Corridor operates in Western Canada and the United States, with upstream production and downstream upgrading and refining assets. Husky is representative of the hard-working, innovative approach to business and success that 2005. Team Building – Husky will embrace a team building approach that builds upon the individual’s capability, Productivity – Husky will continuously improve output efficiency through technology and process improvements, Read how we adopted a Husky dog as an icon, and how a special gift from an Arctic explorer, to an inventive man named Eugene Sutcliffe, would forever alter the landscape of the fuel dispensing industry. The range expanded rapidly and around 30 models were produced including a highly valuable James Bond 007 set featuring four models from the film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" - a Mercury Cougar, an updated Mercedes Benz 280SL in "S.P.E.C.T.R.E" finish and a Ford Capri and Ford Escort in ice racing colour schemes. To add more "play value" Corgi Rockets had die-cast metal bases that featured a central channel where a separate black nylon chassis, that also held the wheel and axle assembly, would fit. Today, the Corgi brand is owned by Hornby, and called Corgi International Limited. protect cars from gas nozzle scratches during fueling – and soon began to develop fuel nozzles Chocks on the trailer could be adjusted for different sized cars, and the rear gate could be lowered and the whole upper section of the trailer dropped to deposit cars to the tarmac. In addition to our legendary line of nozzles for vapor recovery, conventional fueling, truck and high volume, farm and commercial, and convenience stores, we now feature curb and farm hoses, oil lube products, plus aviation hoses.
Husky Models was re-branded Corgi Juniors in 1970, and a further range called Corgi Rockets was developed to race on track sets. 2000. 32-33). The "Golden Tune Up Key" supplied with each model was also labeled with the name of the individual model. Corgi Toys. Some car brands, like the Studebaker Lark Wagonaire, were also produced by Matchbox at about the same time. British, French, German and American cars were all represented: a Citroen DS estate with a rowing boat on the roof, a Reliant 3 wheeler pickup, a 1959 Buick Electra, a rather odd Land Rover utility vehicle, a Reliant Scimitar, a Sunbeam Alpine, a 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire, and an NSU Ro-80 are some examples of the variety (Force 1984, pp.
The original style of these blister cards featured a simplistic red and white design on the front with the range's logo - the head of a Husky dog featuring prominently, and a list of the models in the range printed as a tick-list on the rear.
Though different castings, one wonders at the story behind two competing British companies coming up with such similar choices - surely it wasn't chance. gas station owners, the legend of a man and his loyal Husky dog was growing – and so was being steadfastly trustworthy.
122-136). It’s an important reason why Husky Corporation is "Husky Majors" was a line of trucks mimicking the "Matchbox Major Packs" of virtually the same name.
These cheaper bases made the models lighter and perhaps less durable than Matchbox cars (Rixon 2005, pp. The Husky line numbered about 75 vehicles at its peak, the same number as Matchbox, although unlike the Lesney product Huskys were sold in blister packs allowing the model to be clearly seen when on display. Mettoy had taken the decision that merely competing against their rivals with high performing low friction models was not enough. Both versions had the sliding rear roof panel, though the Husky's was clear plastic while the Matchbox's was metal. Husky also produced their version in five different colours, whereas Matchbox only had two variations of one (a lighter turquoise and a darker one). In order to confirm and preserve the quality of our services we have gained certificates of quality... Read more Low friction all plastic Whizzwheels were also added to most of the models in 1970 to compete with Mattel's Hot Wheels and Lesney's Matchbox Superfast ranges, and they could be raced on the Corgi Rockets track systems. Customer Loyalty – Husky will strive to retain our current customers and future customers by providing new and innovative products in a timely manner. an ongoing dedication to performance that evokes comparisons to the hard-working and Nearly 70 years later, and now led by Eugene’s son, Grenville Sutcliffe, Husky Corporation is Diecast Cars of the 1960s. Husky was a brand name for a line of business die-cast toy vehicles manufactured by Mettoy Playcraft Ltd. of Swansea, Wales, which also made the larger Corgi Toys.
legendary Husky dog that inspired a company and captured the imagination of customers past and present, Husky Corporation shares the famous canine’s traits of: dependability, Production of the track sets was halted immediately while stocks already in the shops were allowed to be sold. husky corporation: A BREED APART ® Committed to providing petroleum-dispensing products that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations for quality, safety and reliability.
As Eugene’s innovations gained widespread acceptance by
Like Matchbox, they also offered accessory items for children, such as carrying/storage cases for the cars, and even catalogues in the late 1960s. No matter what the origin of Another truck in the series was a Husky moving van with "Husky" molded and brightly lettered in red on the sides.
We pride ourselves on running an efficient operation, thus keeping the costs to our customers to a minimum. The Matchbox version came with a white plastic hunter aiming his rifle with pointer dog, but Husky arguably had the more creative choices, using that sliding roof panel to promotional advantage. Atglen, PA: A Schiffer Book for Collectors, Schiffer Publications. We believe our tools should have three things: high quality, durability and functional design. Force, Edward and Jeff Bray. One model, the BMW 850i was offered in two castings by Mattel; the former Corgi Jr. and Mattel's own Hot Wheels version. Husky Wrench was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 29, 1924 by Sigmund Mandl, who had immigrated to the United States from Czechoslovakia. Others believe it originates in the infamous Alaskan Iditarod race. The small scale models were produced by Mettoy as either Husky, Corgi Jr., Corgi Rockets or later simply Corgi until the company was declared insolvent in 1983.
https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Husky_Toys&oldid=965110043, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 29 June 2020, at 13:19. Husky continues to grow its reputation as a special-breed innovator with an acquisition strategy designed to add more products and services worthy of the Husky name. Husky Heating Oil started in 1993 in Catonsville and is now located in Westminster, Maryland. The first models featured dark grey one-piece plastic wheels and chromed plastic bases.
Despite the fact that the axles were somewhat thicker than their rivals, particularly Mattel’s Hot Wheels which used thin wire axles, the low friction properties of the nylon chassis in which the axle and wheel unit sat allowed Corgi Rockets to be the fastest on the track. Still, their construction did allow for a simple suspension system to be installed by means of the axle being positioned to be sandwiched between the main base and a section of the plastic base which was cut away on three of sides to form a plastic tongue, which acted as a crude springing mechanism.
Headquartered in Pacific, Missouri (in the metro St. Louis area), Husky is committed to provide petroleum-dispensing products that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations and reinforce the fact that we are a reliable partner that is with our valued clients every step of the way. Husky Models was re-branded Corgi Juniors in 1970, and a further range called Corgi Rockets was developed to race on track sets.
is characterized by its corporate namesake. A Jaguar E-Type 2+2 was featured in both Corgi Juniors and Husky ranges, but the earlier Husky version was a different casting from the Corgi Juniors version, which also featured an opening bonnet.
Although small scale Corgi models would continue to be produced until the demise of the original company in 1983 the name Corgi Juniors was dropped in the mid 1970s and the models were just branded as Corgi. Husky's original choices for vehicles were quite creative and included many models not seen before or since in miniature. Eugene’s fledgling company. Corgi Rockets had bright chrome-like finishes obtained by chrome electro-plating the body of the model and then coating the body in a clear coloured layer. The Company Husky has two core businesses. Ragan, Mac. the iconic Husky dog that now appears on the Husky Corporation logo, we do know that he was A separate gift pack offered this truck with five cars. Quality. Read More. Shortly after World War II, Eugene designed and made the first gas guard in his home – to An FX-2 taxi, a police car, a fire truck, and an ambulance appeared in the series.
Traveling from gas station to gas station and selling his Some say our story begins in the extremely cold and harsh environment of the Siberian Arctic. As such, the models could be "tuned up" and the axles lubricated using a separately available "Rocketlube" lightweight oil dispenser in the form of a felt tip pen. The Integrated Corridor operates in Western Canada and the United States, with upstream production and downstream upgrading and refining assets. Husky is representative of the hard-working, innovative approach to business and success that 2005. Team Building – Husky will embrace a team building approach that builds upon the individual’s capability, Productivity – Husky will continuously improve output efficiency through technology and process improvements, Read how we adopted a Husky dog as an icon, and how a special gift from an Arctic explorer, to an inventive man named Eugene Sutcliffe, would forever alter the landscape of the fuel dispensing industry. The range expanded rapidly and around 30 models were produced including a highly valuable James Bond 007 set featuring four models from the film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" - a Mercury Cougar, an updated Mercedes Benz 280SL in "S.P.E.C.T.R.E" finish and a Ford Capri and Ford Escort in ice racing colour schemes. To add more "play value" Corgi Rockets had die-cast metal bases that featured a central channel where a separate black nylon chassis, that also held the wheel and axle assembly, would fit. Today, the Corgi brand is owned by Hornby, and called Corgi International Limited. protect cars from gas nozzle scratches during fueling – and soon began to develop fuel nozzles Chocks on the trailer could be adjusted for different sized cars, and the rear gate could be lowered and the whole upper section of the trailer dropped to deposit cars to the tarmac. In addition to our legendary line of nozzles for vapor recovery, conventional fueling, truck and high volume, farm and commercial, and convenience stores, we now feature curb and farm hoses, oil lube products, plus aviation hoses.
Husky Models was re-branded Corgi Juniors in 1970, and a further range called Corgi Rockets was developed to race on track sets. 2000. 32-33). The "Golden Tune Up Key" supplied with each model was also labeled with the name of the individual model. Corgi Toys. Some car brands, like the Studebaker Lark Wagonaire, were also produced by Matchbox at about the same time. British, French, German and American cars were all represented: a Citroen DS estate with a rowing boat on the roof, a Reliant 3 wheeler pickup, a 1959 Buick Electra, a rather odd Land Rover utility vehicle, a Reliant Scimitar, a Sunbeam Alpine, a 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire, and an NSU Ro-80 are some examples of the variety (Force 1984, pp.
The original style of these blister cards featured a simplistic red and white design on the front with the range's logo - the head of a Husky dog featuring prominently, and a list of the models in the range printed as a tick-list on the rear.
Though different castings, one wonders at the story behind two competing British companies coming up with such similar choices - surely it wasn't chance. gas station owners, the legend of a man and his loyal Husky dog was growing – and so was being steadfastly trustworthy.
122-136). It’s an important reason why Husky Corporation is "Husky Majors" was a line of trucks mimicking the "Matchbox Major Packs" of virtually the same name.
These cheaper bases made the models lighter and perhaps less durable than Matchbox cars (Rixon 2005, pp. The Husky line numbered about 75 vehicles at its peak, the same number as Matchbox, although unlike the Lesney product Huskys were sold in blister packs allowing the model to be clearly seen when on display. Mettoy had taken the decision that merely competing against their rivals with high performing low friction models was not enough. Both versions had the sliding rear roof panel, though the Husky's was clear plastic while the Matchbox's was metal. Husky also produced their version in five different colours, whereas Matchbox only had two variations of one (a lighter turquoise and a darker one). In order to confirm and preserve the quality of our services we have gained certificates of quality... Read more Low friction all plastic Whizzwheels were also added to most of the models in 1970 to compete with Mattel's Hot Wheels and Lesney's Matchbox Superfast ranges, and they could be raced on the Corgi Rockets track systems. Customer Loyalty – Husky will strive to retain our current customers and future customers by providing new and innovative products in a timely manner. an ongoing dedication to performance that evokes comparisons to the hard-working and Nearly 70 years later, and now led by Eugene’s son, Grenville Sutcliffe, Husky Corporation is Diecast Cars of the 1960s. Husky was a brand name for a line of business die-cast toy vehicles manufactured by Mettoy Playcraft Ltd. of Swansea, Wales, which also made the larger Corgi Toys.
legendary Husky dog that inspired a company and captured the imagination of customers past and present, Husky Corporation shares the famous canine’s traits of: dependability, Production of the track sets was halted immediately while stocks already in the shops were allowed to be sold. husky corporation: A BREED APART ® Committed to providing petroleum-dispensing products that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations for quality, safety and reliability.
As Eugene’s innovations gained widespread acceptance by
Like Matchbox, they also offered accessory items for children, such as carrying/storage cases for the cars, and even catalogues in the late 1960s. No matter what the origin of Another truck in the series was a Husky moving van with "Husky" molded and brightly lettered in red on the sides.
We pride ourselves on running an efficient operation, thus keeping the costs to our customers to a minimum. The Matchbox version came with a white plastic hunter aiming his rifle with pointer dog, but Husky arguably had the more creative choices, using that sliding roof panel to promotional advantage. Atglen, PA: A Schiffer Book for Collectors, Schiffer Publications. We believe our tools should have three things: high quality, durability and functional design. Force, Edward and Jeff Bray. One model, the BMW 850i was offered in two castings by Mattel; the former Corgi Jr. and Mattel's own Hot Wheels version. Husky Wrench was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 29, 1924 by Sigmund Mandl, who had immigrated to the United States from Czechoslovakia. Others believe it originates in the infamous Alaskan Iditarod race. The small scale models were produced by Mettoy as either Husky, Corgi Jr., Corgi Rockets or later simply Corgi until the company was declared insolvent in 1983.
During this time, models were sold in blister packs as the Corgi Auto-City line.
The Rockets range met with early success and was voted Boys' Toy of the Year for 1971 by British toy industry journal Toy Trader, yet the line would be gone in less than a year.
With one of the broadest product lines in the industry, Husky equipment is used to manufacture a wide range of plastic products such as bottles and caps for beverages, containers for food, medical components and consumer electronic parts. support staff that serves an equally loyal group of satisfied customers; and endurance, with
Like the As the well-recognized star of the most famous logo in the petroleum dispensing industry, our The effect was similar to Hot Wheels "Spectraflame" finish.
https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Husky_Toys&oldid=965110043, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License, This page was last edited on 29 June 2020, at 13:19. Husky continues to grow its reputation as a special-breed innovator with an acquisition strategy designed to add more products and services worthy of the Husky name. Husky Heating Oil started in 1993 in Catonsville and is now located in Westminster, Maryland. The first models featured dark grey one-piece plastic wheels and chromed plastic bases.
Despite the fact that the axles were somewhat thicker than their rivals, particularly Mattel’s Hot Wheels which used thin wire axles, the low friction properties of the nylon chassis in which the axle and wheel unit sat allowed Corgi Rockets to be the fastest on the track. Still, their construction did allow for a simple suspension system to be installed by means of the axle being positioned to be sandwiched between the main base and a section of the plastic base which was cut away on three of sides to form a plastic tongue, which acted as a crude springing mechanism.
Headquartered in Pacific, Missouri (in the metro St. Louis area), Husky is committed to provide petroleum-dispensing products that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations and reinforce the fact that we are a reliable partner that is with our valued clients every step of the way. Husky Models was re-branded Corgi Juniors in 1970, and a further range called Corgi Rockets was developed to race on track sets.
is characterized by its corporate namesake. A Jaguar E-Type 2+2 was featured in both Corgi Juniors and Husky ranges, but the earlier Husky version was a different casting from the Corgi Juniors version, which also featured an opening bonnet.
Although small scale Corgi models would continue to be produced until the demise of the original company in 1983 the name Corgi Juniors was dropped in the mid 1970s and the models were just branded as Corgi. Husky's original choices for vehicles were quite creative and included many models not seen before or since in miniature. Eugene’s fledgling company. Corgi Rockets had bright chrome-like finishes obtained by chrome electro-plating the body of the model and then coating the body in a clear coloured layer. The Company Husky has two core businesses. Ragan, Mac. the iconic Husky dog that now appears on the Husky Corporation logo, we do know that he was A separate gift pack offered this truck with five cars. Quality. Read More. Shortly after World War II, Eugene designed and made the first gas guard in his home – to An FX-2 taxi, a police car, a fire truck, and an ambulance appeared in the series.
Traveling from gas station to gas station and selling his Some say our story begins in the extremely cold and harsh environment of the Siberian Arctic. As such, the models could be "tuned up" and the axles lubricated using a separately available "Rocketlube" lightweight oil dispenser in the form of a felt tip pen. The Integrated Corridor operates in Western Canada and the United States, with upstream production and downstream upgrading and refining assets. Husky is representative of the hard-working, innovative approach to business and success that 2005. Team Building – Husky will embrace a team building approach that builds upon the individual’s capability, Productivity – Husky will continuously improve output efficiency through technology and process improvements, Read how we adopted a Husky dog as an icon, and how a special gift from an Arctic explorer, to an inventive man named Eugene Sutcliffe, would forever alter the landscape of the fuel dispensing industry. The range expanded rapidly and around 30 models were produced including a highly valuable James Bond 007 set featuring four models from the film "On Her Majesty's Secret Service" - a Mercury Cougar, an updated Mercedes Benz 280SL in "S.P.E.C.T.R.E" finish and a Ford Capri and Ford Escort in ice racing colour schemes. To add more "play value" Corgi Rockets had die-cast metal bases that featured a central channel where a separate black nylon chassis, that also held the wheel and axle assembly, would fit. Today, the Corgi brand is owned by Hornby, and called Corgi International Limited. protect cars from gas nozzle scratches during fueling – and soon began to develop fuel nozzles Chocks on the trailer could be adjusted for different sized cars, and the rear gate could be lowered and the whole upper section of the trailer dropped to deposit cars to the tarmac. In addition to our legendary line of nozzles for vapor recovery, conventional fueling, truck and high volume, farm and commercial, and convenience stores, we now feature curb and farm hoses, oil lube products, plus aviation hoses.
Husky Models was re-branded Corgi Juniors in 1970, and a further range called Corgi Rockets was developed to race on track sets. 2000. 32-33). The "Golden Tune Up Key" supplied with each model was also labeled with the name of the individual model. Corgi Toys. Some car brands, like the Studebaker Lark Wagonaire, were also produced by Matchbox at about the same time. British, French, German and American cars were all represented: a Citroen DS estate with a rowing boat on the roof, a Reliant 3 wheeler pickup, a 1959 Buick Electra, a rather odd Land Rover utility vehicle, a Reliant Scimitar, a Sunbeam Alpine, a 1966 Oldsmobile Starfire, and an NSU Ro-80 are some examples of the variety (Force 1984, pp.
The original style of these blister cards featured a simplistic red and white design on the front with the range's logo - the head of a Husky dog featuring prominently, and a list of the models in the range printed as a tick-list on the rear.
Though different castings, one wonders at the story behind two competing British companies coming up with such similar choices - surely it wasn't chance. gas station owners, the legend of a man and his loyal Husky dog was growing – and so was being steadfastly trustworthy.
122-136). It’s an important reason why Husky Corporation is "Husky Majors" was a line of trucks mimicking the "Matchbox Major Packs" of virtually the same name.
These cheaper bases made the models lighter and perhaps less durable than Matchbox cars (Rixon 2005, pp. The Husky line numbered about 75 vehicles at its peak, the same number as Matchbox, although unlike the Lesney product Huskys were sold in blister packs allowing the model to be clearly seen when on display. Mettoy had taken the decision that merely competing against their rivals with high performing low friction models was not enough. Both versions had the sliding rear roof panel, though the Husky's was clear plastic while the Matchbox's was metal. Husky also produced their version in five different colours, whereas Matchbox only had two variations of one (a lighter turquoise and a darker one). In order to confirm and preserve the quality of our services we have gained certificates of quality... Read more Low friction all plastic Whizzwheels were also added to most of the models in 1970 to compete with Mattel's Hot Wheels and Lesney's Matchbox Superfast ranges, and they could be raced on the Corgi Rockets track systems. Customer Loyalty – Husky will strive to retain our current customers and future customers by providing new and innovative products in a timely manner. an ongoing dedication to performance that evokes comparisons to the hard-working and Nearly 70 years later, and now led by Eugene’s son, Grenville Sutcliffe, Husky Corporation is Diecast Cars of the 1960s. Husky was a brand name for a line of business die-cast toy vehicles manufactured by Mettoy Playcraft Ltd. of Swansea, Wales, which also made the larger Corgi Toys.
legendary Husky dog that inspired a company and captured the imagination of customers past and present, Husky Corporation shares the famous canine’s traits of: dependability, Production of the track sets was halted immediately while stocks already in the shops were allowed to be sold. husky corporation: A BREED APART ® Committed to providing petroleum-dispensing products that meet or exceed our customer’s expectations for quality, safety and reliability.
As Eugene’s innovations gained widespread acceptance by
Like Matchbox, they also offered accessory items for children, such as carrying/storage cases for the cars, and even catalogues in the late 1960s. No matter what the origin of Another truck in the series was a Husky moving van with "Husky" molded and brightly lettered in red on the sides.
We pride ourselves on running an efficient operation, thus keeping the costs to our customers to a minimum. The Matchbox version came with a white plastic hunter aiming his rifle with pointer dog, but Husky arguably had the more creative choices, using that sliding roof panel to promotional advantage. Atglen, PA: A Schiffer Book for Collectors, Schiffer Publications. We believe our tools should have three things: high quality, durability and functional design. Force, Edward and Jeff Bray. One model, the BMW 850i was offered in two castings by Mattel; the former Corgi Jr. and Mattel's own Hot Wheels version. Husky Wrench was founded in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 29, 1924 by Sigmund Mandl, who had immigrated to the United States from Czechoslovakia. Others believe it originates in the infamous Alaskan Iditarod race. The small scale models were produced by Mettoy as either Husky, Corgi Jr., Corgi Rockets or later simply Corgi until the company was declared insolvent in 1983.
