Lineol

Lineol is a German toy brand that has been associated for generations with miniature figures, especially toy soldiers. The brand is documented in French Wikipedia as 'une marque allemande de jouets ayant notamment produit des soldats miniatures' — a German toy brand that notably produced miniature soldiers. Its historical output spans composition figures, metal vehicles, and detailed dioramas covering subjects such as the imperial era, World War I, World War II, the American Civil War, the Wild West, Romans and Vikings, knights and landsknechts, and colonial or safari themes. Today the brand is operated from Marienmünster in Germany, where the official website presents current product lines and news. The site lists categories including Wehrmacht WWII metal vehicles, WWII pre-war figures, other nations, Kaiserzeit (Imperial era), WWI, colonies/safari, Wild West, US Civil War, Romans/Vikings, knights/landsknechts, erotic figures, dioramas, and small parts/accessories. The company continues to produce handcrafted historical figures and dioramas, and it exhibits at collector fairs such as the Internationale FIGUREN-MESSE in Friedberg. Lineol's identity is closely tied to the tradition of German toy figure manufacturing. Its catalogue is aimed at collectors and hobbyists rather than the mass toy market, with an emphasis on historical accuracy, hand-painted detail, and diorama building. The brand communicates directly with its audience through its website, where it announces new releases, show appearances, and custom diorama commissions. Because the brand has a long history, its vintage figures are also traded in the secondary collector market. The current operation appears to be a privately held German business, with contact details listed under Dirk Duscha at Münsterbrock 22, 37696 Marienmünster. The official site serves as the primary channel for product news and collector engagement.

Lineol is a German toy brand whose history is closely linked to the tradition of miniature figure manufacturing. According to French Wikipedia, Lineol is a German toy brand that notably produced miniature soldiers. The brand's historical catalogue includes composition figures and later metal vehicles, covering a wide range of historical periods and themes. Over the decades, Lineol figures became collectible items. The brand's product lines have included subjects such as the Kaiserzeit (Imperial era), World War I, World War II, the American Civil War, the Wild West, Romans and Vikings, knights and landsknechts, and colonial or safari themes. These categories are still reflected in the current official website's navigation, indicating continuity in the brand's historical focus. In recent years, the brand has been operated from Marienmünster, Germany, under the contact of Dirk Duscha. The official website serves as the primary platform for announcing new products, such as the 'Cäsar mit Prätorianergarde' diorama in January 2024, and for promoting appearances at collector fairs like the Internationale FIGUREN-MESSE in Friedberg in October 2023. The company also produces custom dioramas on commission. The brand's current activities emphasize handcrafted historical figures and dioramas, targeting collectors and hobbyists. While the exact founding date and founder are not provided in the available evidence, Lineol's long-standing presence in the toy soldier market is well established.

• Lineol features the Panzerkampfwagen IV on its website.

• Lineol announces participation in the Internationale FIGUREN-MESSE 2023 in Friedberg.

• Lineol publishes Christmas and New Year greetings.

• Lineol presents the 'Cäsar mit Prätorianergarde' diorama.

Traditional German maker of handcrafted historical miniature figures and dioramas for collectors and hobbyists.

• Cäsar mit Prätorianergarde diorama

  A diorama measuring 100 cm x 25 cm x 40 cm, presented in January 2024.

• Panzerkampfwagen IV model

  A model of the German medium tank, highlighted in September 2023.

1. 1Willkommen bei Lineol Deutschlandlineol.de
2. 2Lineol - Wikidatawikidata.org
3. 3Lineol - Wikipédiafr.wikipedia.org