Corgi Classics Sets Up Permanent Showroom in Toy Center South/New York.Business Editors SAN FRANCISCO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--April 8, 2002 Corgi corgi: see Cardigan Welsh corgi; Pembroke Welsh corgi. Classics, long a favorite brand with U.S. collectors of model miniature cars and trucks, has opened a permanent showroom at the Toy Center in New York New York, state, United States New York, Middle Atlantic state of the United States. It is bordered by Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, and the Atlantic Ocean (E), New Jersey and Pennsylvania (S), Lakes Erie and Ontario and the Canadian province of . One of the top brands in the die-cast replica vehicle market, Corgi has expanded the number of its retail storefronts in the U.S. in recent years, leading to the need for a permanent, year-round showroom convenient to major retail chain buyers. Location in the Toy Center was a natural fit, according to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. John Dunkel, vice president and general manager, North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. , Corgi Classics, Inc., an operating division of Zindart Limited (Nasdaq:ZNDT). "Corgi has become a formidable brand in the U.S., complimenting our acknowledged market leadership in the U.K. and our growing sales around the world," Dunkel said. "We're just making it more convenient for buyers from the larger chains and expanding the service we can provide at Toy Fair and during other industry trade shows." Corgi's new showroom, located in Suite 851 at the Toy Center South, 200 Fifth Ave., New York, has a showroom area with specially designed Corgi cases and fixtures and two private conference rooms. Corgi markets several lines of military collectibles including Forgotten Heroes(TM), a line commemorating the veterans of the Korean War Korean War, conflict between Communist and non-Communist forces in Korea from June 25, 1950, to July 27, 1953. At the end of World War II, Korea was divided at the 38th parallel into Soviet (North Korean) and U.S. (South Korean) zones of occupation. , and Unsung Heroes(TM), a line of highly detailed military vehicles Military vehicles include all land combat and transportation vehicles, excluding rail-based, which are designed for or are in significant use by military forces. See also list of armoured fighting vehicles. and aviation equipment used in the Vietnam War Vietnam War, conflict in Southeast Asia, primarily fought in South Vietnam between government forces aided by the United States and guerrilla forces aided by North Vietnam. . Other popular ranges include Heroes under Fire(TM), a line of emergency vehicles used by fire departments around the country; a licensed series of Budweiser(R) collectibles; a Heavy Haulers(TM) line of eight wheeler semis; and a group of Film and Television Favorites. Another popular line is Corgi's collection of James Bond movie vehicles and icons. The entire collectibles line, including the company's Showcase models are on display. About Zindart Zindart's other operating divisions include Hua Yang Printing Holdings Company Limited and Zindart Manufacturing. Hua Yang Printing Holdings Company produces high quality books and specialty packaging. Zindart Manufacturing provides both product design and quality turnkey manufacturing for multi-national companies that offer branded products requiring rapid, high volume delivery. Founded in 1978, Zindart is based in Hong Kong with offices in the United States and the United Kingdom. |
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