after collectibles, and since they were made mostly of metal many continue to survive today. The toy guns and airplanes produced before World War II were simply constructed from pressed metal and often painted in bright colors such as red, yellow, silver and olive green. Because of their simplicity these toys can often still be found in good condition. Toy guns with a science fiction theme are particularly desirable. These toys are only loosely based on actual guns and vehicles, and are often referred to today based on the vehicles to which they bear the closest resemblance. Wyandotte toys produced after World War II can be easily distinguished from pre-War toys by the elaborate lithograph markings that decorate them. These toys were manufactured using much thinner metal, and weigh less than the pre-War toys. References Toy companies of the United States Model manufacturers of the United States Toy cars and trucks Companies based in Wayne County, Michigan Manufacturing companies established in 1920 Wyandotte, Michigan Manufacturing companies disestablished in 1957 1957 disestablishments in Ohio 1920 establishments in Michigan Defunct manufacturing companies based in Michigan Defunct manufacturing companies based in Ohio