Since the introduction of the Volkswagen in 1938 (called the KdF-Wagen back then), the German toy manufacturers of that era jumped on the bandwagon and produced their version of the vehicle in miniature form. The more commonly known German toy manufacturers were Märklin, Tipp&Co, Huki, Distler, G. Fischer, Köra, F. Hörndlein, CKO, JNF, and Günthermann. These KdF-Wagen-era toys produced from 1938-1944 can be located from time to time from the online auctions but can be pricey depending on their scarcity and condition.
The Allied powers that defeated Germany in World War II divided the country into four occupation zones for administrative purposes during the period of 1945-1949, specifically U.S., British, French and Russian. The major toy industry in Germany was in the Nürnberg area that was geographically located in the…
