John Brent had a range of die-cast toys known as BrentToy or Brentware Models. Brent was involved in the sales of Micro Models out of Melbourne in the 1950’s and later.
The range is not large, but the dies eventually wound up in New Zealand alongside the Micro Model dies that continued to be used for model production into the 1990’s.
A restored BrenToys or Brentware Diecast Delivery Truck. Identified as BrenToys probably made in Melbourne circa 1960. This was found complete but with only 5% paint. It has been cleaned and repainted with a close match to the small portion of paint that was available.
Another restored model identical to previous item. BrenToys circa 1960. Based on 'mb lank' images at Flickr this model is B05 Austin Loadstar Flat Bed Truck.
Another restored model identical to the one above. BrenToys circa 1960.
A restored BrenToys train engine model. Very similar to the Tootsie Toys of the era.
A restored BrenToys train engine model. Very similar to the Tootsie Toys of the era.
Showing the base or interior view. Unmarked other than the diecast mould marks.
Australian made BrenToys or Brentware pickup truck. Based on 'mb lank' images at Flickr this model is B01 Pickup Truck.
The cab section is identical to the tray truck listed earlier.
Showing the base or interior view. Unmarked other than the diecast mould marks.
Both this pickup and the engine showed about 5% of their original green paint that was used to colour match.