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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


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


Hornby Saves The Day!
Author: Arthur Ward
Synopsis: As all patriotic British modellers know, Airfix has been rescued from receivership – the second time in its almost 70-year history (Nicholas Kove founded the firm in 1939) that Airfix has been saved from the brink of disaster. CollectingFriends was granted an exclusive interview with Hornby's MD Frank Martin…
Last updated: Wednesday 29 November 2006 15:48:27


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