Benbros

Benbros Chieftain Mighty Midget #14	Benbros Chieftain Base Mighty Midget #14	Benbros Mighty Midget Box
Benbros Mighty Midget Box	Benbros Scout Car #12	Benbros Scout Car #12
Benbros TV Series, #14 Front of Box	Benbros TV Series, #14 side of Box	Benbros TV Series, #14 Centurion
Benbros TV Series, #14 Centurion Base of tank	Benbros TV series (left) and Mighty Midget (right)
	Benbros Austin Champ with driver, #13	Benbros Austin Champ with driver, #13

Benbros Army Staff  Car #41

Benbros Army Staff  Car #41

Benbros Army Staff  Car #41

Benbros Army Staff  Car #41

Benbros Army Wagon #30

Benbros Army Wagon #30

Benbros Army Wagon #30

Benbros Tanks

Benbros made a series of diecast vehicles in the 1950's and 1960's, including 7 military vehicles. The one tank produced is a Centurion, and is small scale, approximately 1:120 (?). Two releases are made: the TV series, made in the mid 50's, features a box with television. The second release was in the late 50's. The tank was reboxed under the "Mighty Midget" name. The TV series tank is gloss Olive green, the Mighty Midget tank is a lighter gloss green. Both have light green rubber treads.

Please note that the "Mighty Midget" tanks from Benbros should not to be confused with the "Mighty Midget" tanks imported to the USA by Borgfeldt & Co. of New York. Borgfeldt imported tanks manufactured by TinToys. TinToys tanks had black treads and had four wheels in the base allowing the tank to roll. Please see my TinToys page for more information.

Company overview

The company was started in the late 40's by Nathan and Jack Beneson (the Beneson brothers or.....Benbros! Also spelled "Benninson" according to other sources....). Benbros "Qualitoys" were manufactured in England, and competed with the Lesney lineup (Lesney was later to become Matchbox). The created the The TV series in 1954. In the late 50's the series was renamed/reboxed as the "Mighty Midgets". Benbros also manufactured a line of toy soldiers and figures, including Cowboys and Indians and Robin Hood figures.

Below is a list of the Benbros Military offerings:

For more information, visit the Benbros section of Nick and Debbies Lesney Matchbox Toy Collection

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