A permanent home for the great names of British and European toys, models and hobby brands.
We acquire heritage brands and steward them permanently, each continuing as an independent business.
Who we are
Built on heritage.
Committed to the long term.
Lines Brothers Limited is a privately funded group assembling storied British and European brands under one roof. We do not acquire businesses to restructure them or resell them. We acquire them to look after them.
When a brand joins the group, it continues as itself — with its own name, team and identity — backed by patient capital and owners who have spent their careers in this industry.
About us
Our Philosophy
A different kind of ownership.
Permanence
Our horizon is measured in decades, not exit windows. We are building a home for heritage brands.
Independence
Every brand retains its own name, team and identity. Joining the group changes who owns the business, not how it is run.
Custodianship
We preserve what matters and back steady, thoughtful growth. Our role is to protect what makes a brand worth keeping and help it grow without losing it.
Sectors
Heritage. Craft. Community.
We focus on categories with devoted communities, authentic craft and enduring brands.
Considering the future of your business?
If you own a heritage toy, hobby or model brand and are thinking about the future, we would welcome a confidential conversation. Every approach is treated with complete discretion and without obligation.