It is unknown how this Hong Kong based company was named. One can imagine they were in the tin plate toys business. In the 1970s and 1980s, they manufactured small-scale diecast vehicles identified by a "WT" prefixed model number on the baseplate. Different Tintoys logos were used, the first appearing very much like a "W" centered on a triangle. The "T" would be two t's! Perhaps this is the use of "WT" for their numbering system. The second was titled Tins' Toys, identified by a "T" prefixed numbering system. Some castings were produced with more than one number. The majority of both "WT" and "T" models were provided with a plastic baseplate.

During the 1970s, Tintoys issued their "Die Cast Sport Car Fast Wheels" series of race cars From this manufacturer's own words on the blister card: "Die-cast Sport Car with fast-speed wheels, doll driver, chrome plated hub-caps and exhaust pipes, finished in bright colored metallic paints with adhesive markings". Some of these were also available in window boxes titled "Fast-Speed Wheels Die-Cast Mini Sedan". "Models of Classic Car" comprised of antique automobiles that are slightly larger scale than most Tintoys issued. Military "Die-Cast Armored Car" vehicles appear to be geared toward enthusiasts demanding realism. These models are smaller in scale that other Tintoys with tan wheels. "Mini Coach", and "Bus" are two other series that were available. Several models were provided with a pencil sharpener within the casting. Tintoys even produced simple, larger scale vehicles converted to ornaments for Christmas trees. Not all "WT" models were available only under Tintoys.

Over twenty years ago, E.F.S., and Imperial Toy Company distributed these models through mass marketing in the United States. K-Mart offered this series at their department stores. "T" models were available from Kingsbury, a distributor, during this same time period.

Several "WT" models have continued production by High Speed, another Hong Kong diecast firm. These models are casted with another numbering system that is arbitrary to collectors.

Tintoys is currently in business. Large-scale models are available with faithful reproductions of actual vehicles. Several were displayed at the Western States Toy & Hobby Show in Pomona California. It is not known which firms are marketing these current offerings. Other large-scale models are available too, often with poor detailing and can be found in open displays mixed with models from other manufacturers.

To the right and left is the partial list of models produced by Tintoys with contributions from Collectors Mark Foster, Christian Falkensteiner and Tom Palfreyman..