IMC

IMC is part of the TDG manufacturer universe. US manufacturer kits, notably Ford products, often with opening hoods, doors, even opening hidden headlights. Bought by Hawk Models in early seventies, then purchased by Testors, later merged with Lindberg, owned by parent company RPM, now part of Lindberg again

Brand overview

Use the IMC collection when a search starts with the manufacturer name. This page groups the brand profile, guide post, and future casting or value records under one brand path. US manufacturer kits, notably Ford products, often with opening hoods, doors, even opening hidden headlights. Bought by Hawk Models in early seventies, then purchased by Testors, later merged with Lindberg, owned by parent company RPM, now part of Lindberg again

What this brand collection covers

Collectors often know the maker before they know the exact casting or variation. This IMC page keeps that first step simple and ties future TDG records to the right brand path.

What to check on the car or package

• Package style, box art, or blister details tied to IMC
• Base text, scale marks, and country or factory marks
• Wheel, body, tampo, or trim details that separate one release from another
• Series, wave, retailer, or collector-number details when available

Collector notes

• Historical reference note: US manufacturer kits, notably Ford products, often with opening hoods, doors, even opening hidden headlights. Bought by Hawk Models in early seventies, then purchased by Testors, later merged with Lindberg, owned by parent company RPM, now part of Lindberg again
• IMC should stay grouped as a manufacturer collection until exact castings and verified variations are added under the brand.
• Search by the brand name first, then narrow to the casting, package, or year before trusting a value page.

Next steps on TDG

Open the brand collection for linked posts, the value hub when TDG has proof-backed records under this brand, or the photo ID tool if you still need help naming the car.

Source note

Reference source checked: Historical model car brand reference. TDG supports diecast records and variations as they are verified.