Private company

Monogram models

Logo: Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons3

Toy model manufacturer

Monogram is an American brand and former manufacturing company of scale plastic models of cars, aircraft, spacecraft, ships, and military vehicles since the early 1950s. The company was formed by two former employees of Comet Kits, Jack Besser and Bob Reder.2 It is part of Hallmark Cards.1 It ceased to exist in 2007.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0

Last updated Oct 20, 2026.

Overview

1945Founded1
  • Industrygame industry1
  • HeadquartersElk Grove Village1

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Monogram is an American brand and former manufacturing company of scale plastic models of cars, aircraft, spacecraft, ships, and military vehicles since the early 1950s. The company was formed by two former employees of Comet Kits, Jack Besser and Bob Reder.2

Products and brands

  • scale model

Listed on Wikidata.1

Subsidiaries and ownership

Former owners and parents

From Wikidata.1

Timeline

  1. 2007Acquired Acquired by Hobbico1
  2. 2007Dissolved Dissolved1
  3. 1994Acquired Acquired by Hallmark Cards1
  4. 1945Founded Founded1

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