Entries in ‘August 2008’ (4)

Lego Agents
Monday, 4th August 2008 at 10:11 am

Lego Agents

This year sees the launch of a brand new Lego theme, Lego Agents. It offers children aged seven plus a new theme based on secret agents and missions, each set comprises of both heroes and villains so children can act out their own stories.

Mr Bright Side
Monday, 11th August 2008 at 11:40 am

Mr Bright Side

Woolworths’ commercial director Steve Jebson takes time out to tell ToyNews of his optimism for the retail giant’s toy offering in the face of tough trading conditions for chain and the High Street generally….

A very British coup
Monday, 18th August 2008 at 10:47 am

A very British coup

Hornby’s acquisition of Corgi created one of the most complete hobby suppliers on the market, with a wide portfolio of product and good international reach. Ronnie Dungan took a trip down to the firm’s Margate HQ to hear chief executive Frank Martin talk about the company’s very British success story…

Blackpool Rock
Friday, 22nd August 2008 at 11:30 am

Blackpool Rock

Having survived the political storms of the seventies and the disappearance of UK manufacturing, industry stalwart Casdon forges ahead, growing its international presence with FOB lines in the US, Australia, Japan, Korea and Russia. Helen Jacobs hits the North to find out more...

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