Reference : Manoil
Manoil was a North American metal and plastic toy company that began toy production in 1935 or 1936, and ceased trading in 1959. The company was owned by two brothers, Maurice and Jack Manoil, who employed sculptor Walter Baetz to create their figures.
Known for their military figures (toy soldiers), Manoil also manufactured vehicles and civilian figures such as a hostess figure, a lineman complete with telephone pole, various farm and building figures, including those illustrated below. Manoil figures are approximately three inches tall, putting them midway between Gauge 0 and Gauge 1 (US Standard Gauge) railway layout scales, but perfect for either, with a little toy train licence.
For illustrations of Manoil military figures, please refer to Deke's Collection, and watch the slide show.
Manoil no. 700 Streamlined Sedan, length 4.5 inches |
Manoil no. 701 Sedan, length 4.5 inches |
Manoil no. 702 Coupe, length 4.5 inches |
Manoil no. 703 Wrecker (Tow Truck), length 4.5 inches |
Manoil no. 704 Roadster, length 5 inches |
Manoil no. 705 Sedan, length 6 inches |
Manoil no. 706 Streamlined Bus, length 6 1/4 inches |
Manoil no. 707 coupe, length 4 1/2 inches |
Manoil no. 708 Roadster, length 4 inches |
Manoil no. 709 La France Fire Truck, length 4 1/2 inches |
Manoil no. 710 tanker, length 5 inches |
Manoil figures, seated |
Manoil figures, seated |
Manoil figures, with hod and square. Very Masonic :-) |
Manoil figures, blacksmith with anvil and cobbler with last |
Manoil figures, farmer with sythe |
Manoil figures, porter with bags |
Manoil figures, diner car attendant |
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