Vintage Vinyl Piggy Bank Vinilos Romay S.A. Made in Mexico 9 1/2" X 5".
Vinilos Romay (often appearing as Vinilos Romay, S.A.) is the name of a vintage Mexican toy and bank manufacturer. The company was active primarily between the 1960s and 1980s. While best known for the "alcancía" (piggy bank), they were a prolific maker of various vinyl and hard plastic collectibles. Key Facts About the Maker
- Specialization: They specialized in slush-cast vinyl and hard plastic items, including coin banks and squeak toys.
- Promotional Partnerships: Many of their banks were produced for Mexican financial institutions like Banamex and Bancomer (now BBVA) to promote saving habits in children.
- Licensed Products: In addition to original pig designs, they held licenses to produce popular characters from:
- Disney: Including Mickey Mouse, Donald Duck, and Pluto.
- Warner Bros: Such as Porky Pig.
- Pop Culture: Characters from El Chavo del Ocho (e.g., Quico and La Chilindrina) and The Smurfs. LOC Y