Canadian. 1949-Early 1950s. Pressed steel. The "Minnitoy Ice Company 112" toy was part of Otaco's early "phantom company" series of toys. Toys like this one, used a phantom company ("Minnitoy Ice Company") along with a model number (112), which predated Otaco's shift to using real-world private labels (like Shell or BA) on their trucks. The fictional brand incorporated the "Minnitoy" name, taken from their toy brand name, Minnitoys. While the broader Minnitoys line began production in 1946, the phantom series was not introduced until 1949. Embossed, "Minitoys [sic] Otaco Ltd. Orillia Canada Made in Canada", on tires. From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.

Size
6.5" x 7" x 16".

Condition
Fair condition. Original paint and decals. Paint nicks, scratches, and staining, particularly to cab and roof. Minor creasing to the driver's side rear panel.

Medium
Pressed steel.

Signature
Embossed, "Minitoys [sic] Otaco Ltd. Orillia Canada Made in Canada", on tires.

Provenance
From the Yvan Lalonde Collection.