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Hornby bullish ahead of full-year results
31st March 2010, 10:28am

News: Hornby bullish ahead of full-year results

Firm reports strong performance across the business, with significant year-on-year order increases for Hornby and Scalextric.

Scalextric extends Mercedes GP Petronas deal
19th January 2010, 11:44am

News: Scalextric extends Mercedes GP Petronas deal

The firm's exclusive worldwide licensing deal will continue with the Formula One team (formerly Brawn GP).

James May’s TV series boosts indie’s sales
16th December 2009, 11:46am

News: James May’s TV series boosts indie’s sales

Leicester-based Dominoes Toys is on target for its best Christmas ever, thanks in part to James May’s Toy Stories.

James May launches Christmas toy fair
20th November 2009, 11:53am

News: James May launches Christmas toy fair

TV star to host event with the toys that star in the hit TV series.

BLE 09: Hornby makes licensing push with classic brands
30th September 2009, 10:26am

News: BLE 09: Hornby makes licensing push with classic brands

Hornby has signed up with Rocket Licensing to take its Airfix, Corgi, Hornby and Scalextric brands into the licensed market.

Hornby takes centre stage at Hamleys
16th September 2009, 11:45am

News: Hornby takes centre stage at Hamleys

Hornby Hobbies has taken a window display at Hamleys with a planes, trains and automobiles theme.

James May sets Scalextric world record
19th August 2009, 11:50am

News: James May sets Scalextric world record

Top Gear presenter sets new world record by recreating the famous Brooklands banked circuit entirely out of Scalextric.

Now May attempts Scalextric record
29th July 2009, 11:55am

News: Now May attempts Scalextric record

BBC presenter James May is now attempting to build the world's biggest Scalextric track at Brooklands.

Scalextric gets interactive
20th April 2009, 11:15am

News: Scalextric gets interactive

Scalextric is going social with the launch of the Scalextric My Garage application on Facebook, a YouTube channel and a blog.

Scalextric 2009 line-up unveiled
18th February 2009, 11:37am

News: Scalextric 2009 line-up unveiled

Hornby has revealed further plans for Scalextric throughout the year.

Top Gear host launches Scalextric4schools
2nd February 2009, 9:45am

News: Top Gear host launches Scalextric4schools

Hornby Hobbies partners with PTC to drive children’s interest in science and engineering.

Hornby supports Scalextric on TV
7th November 2008, 10:55am

News: Hornby supports Scalextric on TV

Hornby is launching six new TV ads to support its Scalextric brand in a £1 million campaign.

Scalextric piggybacks F1 fever
30th October 2008, 11:23am

News: Scalextric piggybacks F1 fever

Hamilton’s success results in sales surge for Hornby’s evergreen brand.

Scalextric relaunches website
28th October 2008, 11:12am

News: Scalextric relaunches website

New look site created by web design agency Red Ant goes live today.

Scalextric boards P&O superliner
3rd April 2008, 10:29am

News: Scalextric boards P&O superliner

Digital racing circuit features as part of on board entertainment.

Scalextric resigns Surtees Jnr
25th January 2008, 10:26am

News: Scalextric resigns Surtees Jnr

Hornby’s brand renews sponsorship of Henry Surtees in the Formula Renault UK championships (FRUK).

Hornby posts outstanding results
12th November 2007, 10:50am

News: Hornby posts outstanding results

Scalextric and model train manufacturer valued at £93 million.

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