An Airfix Assortment Author: Arthur Ward Synopsis: Although Airfix is most famous for plastic construction kits, since its earliest days the company has produced a range of toys and games. In fact Airfix began life making everything but plastic kits. This article looks at an assortment of some of the Airfix toys and games that were an important part of the firm's output in the 1940s,50s and '60s. Last updated: Saturday 12 July 2008 19:43:13
Classic Toys - Two's Company Author: Arthur Ward Synopsis: Classic Toys, the sequel to Arthur Ward's TV Toys and Ephemera is due to be published in June. Focusing on famous brands like Action Man, Corgi, Barbie, Spirograph, Hornby Dublo, Britains and Dinky, this new book considers many of the famous names so-called 'Baby Boomers' grew up with. The forward is by Frank Martin, MD of Hornby, the new owners of Airfix. Last updated: Wednesday 09 July 2008 11:59:39
Iconic toy classics Author: Arthur Ward Synopsis: In an attempt to kick start a reader's poll, Arthur Ward has selected a variety of great toys from the 1960s and 1970s, to which he has conferred iconic status. Collecting Friends' members are encourage to suggest their own favourites. Last updated: Tuesday 04 March 2008 22:18:42
