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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 10:14:50Classic 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 11:59:39Reverse the Polarity! The Monsters and Toys o… Author: Arthur Ward
Synopsis: Reverse the Polarity! The Monsters and Toys of Science Fiction is a new temporary exhibition at Horsham Museum in West Sussex. Full of exciting exhibits of special interest to fans of Science-Fiction, the exhibition opens on July 10th.
Last updated: Friday 06 July 2007 19:33:34Star Wars Action Figures – out of this world … Author: Arthur Ward
Synopsis: Star Wars 3' Action Figures are amongst the most valued Film & TV collectables around. Kitbasher looks at those from 1983’s ‘Return of the Jedi’.
Last updated: Monday 19 February 2007 20:40:01The FAB World of Gerry Anderson (Part 2) Author: Arthur Ward
Synopsis: Continues with the story of Gerry Anderson's career as a master story teller and producer of some of the best science-fiction programmes ever created. From Joe 90 to date.
Last updated: Tuesday 30 January 2007 12:31:43Gallifrey’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 21:54:59A Dinky and Corgi Miscellany Author: Arthur Ward
Synopsis: The names Dinky Toys and Corgi are synonymous with the best of British die-cast toys and collectables ever made. This article considers their history and development and is illustrated with a variety of classic toys.
Last updated: Friday 24 November 2006 19:03:34“Phasers To Stun!” Author: Arthur Ward
Synopsis: Star Trek rivals Doctor Who for the most loved Science Fiction TV series. Like its British counterpart, Star Trek has spawned dozens of die-cast toys, action figures, annuals and board games. This short feature takes a look at some of the best.
Last updated: Tuesday 14 November 2006 11:40:19Tony Teiger – The First Screen Blofeld! Author: Arthur Ward
Synopsis: In a career spanning more than 40 years Tony Teiger has established an enviable reputation as the doyen of Property Masters. His association with 007 dates back to his work as a Stand By Propman on 1967’s You Only Live Twice.
Last updated: Saturday 30 September 2006 20:13:32
