Metti Australia was established in South Australia in 1965 by Richard and Luciano Hall. After recognising a lack of Australian themed dolls, they began producing several First Peoples vinyl dolls, designed by Adelaide sculptor Arturo Comelli in consultation with anthropologists at the Adelaide University. These included a girl doll named 'Bindi', as well as a smaller baby version named 'Piccaninny', which were sold in orange cardboard boxes decorated with traditional First Peoples' symbols and artwork. Metti was sold on November 30th, 1976 to Benny Coscia, who was the production manager. Benny and his wife, Antoinetta, who was one of the Metti hairdressers, purchased the manufacturing machines and reopened the business as "Netta" on December 1st, 1976. The only non-Australian made component used in the dolls was the eyes, which were imported from Italy. They continued to make Bindi and their factory in Adelaide manufactured dolls for many years. They also produced a range of other toys including Humphrey Bear plush and plastic toys and nightlights. They continued manufacturing the vinyl dolls until 1986.

I am very happy to combine postage for multiple purchases - please contact me before paying for multiple items so that I can provide a revised invoice. I do not require immediate payment on Buy It Now listings. Ebay does not automatically calculate combined postage. I will do my best to save you some $$$! However, some items are just too big and fragile to be sent combined - please ask what options I can offer before bidding. Please request a combined invoice from me directly before paying, otherwise your items will be sent separately.  Please do not select Local Pickup to avoid paying postage costs if you wish to combine postage with another item already purchased - this will result in cancellation of your order.

Discounts are available for multiple purchases - PLEASE CONTACT ME BEFORE BUYING.  Pickup is available from Tuggeranong in the ACT - cash or Paypal. I do not deliver.

All items are sent by Australia Post Standard Mail with tracking.

INTERNATIONAL BUYERS - All items are shipped by Australia Post Standard Airmail which includes tracking. Due to the repeated loss of parcels, I no longer ship by Economy Air. Buyers are responsible for all custom/duty tax costs. 

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