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August's Barry Potter Toy Fair at Sandown Par…
Author: Arthur Ward
Synopsis: Unusually for this summer, August 2nd dawned bright and sunny and mostly stayed that way. Well it did for the Collecting Friends team who spent the day at the fantastic Barry Potter Toy Fair at Surrey’s Sandown Park Racecourse.
Last updated: Thursday 14 August 2008 10:14:50


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


Gallifrey’s most famous son
Author: Arthur Ward
Synopsis: The Guinness Book of Records lists the BBC's Doctor Who as the longest running science fiction TV series in the world. In recent years there has been a resurgence of interest in the Time Lord's activities and new toy merchandise is selling fast. This article looks at some vintage Dr Who toys from the 1960s and 1970s.
Last updated: Wednesday 03 January 2007 21:54:59


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