One thing I hate is people reading into a post other than what it says.
I will not be held responsible for others
interpatation of a given post.
I don't believe I mentioned a specific company or that I needed personal experience to make a post.
That earlier post was just a general statement.
But here is something about Matchbox: I believe they make toys...
Charlie Mack's book Lesney's Matchbox Toys -- Superfast Wheel Years, 1969-1982:
"By 1973, Jack Odell decided to resign as a joint managing director, leaving Leslie Smith the sole director. In 1973, many innovative items were developed, including "Rola-matics." These models featured moving parts when the model's wheels rotated. But 1973 wasn't a good year for Lesney Products. An eight-week nationwide power strike followed by a strike at Lesney's fatling shop shut the company down. This was followed by further disaster - a fire then a flood at the Rochford facility that destroyed much of the plastic components division. It was at this time that "Yesteryears" ceased to be produced and did not re-enter the collector's market until 1975."
I also believe Hasbro has been in a legal battle with a Brazilian Company that has "lost" molds that were leased to them for original GIJoe parts.
Slightly off topic is Aardman Animations studios fire, the creators of Wallace and Gromit stop animation films.
http://www.empireonline.com
"A huge fire has devastated the Bristol warehouses where Aardman animation stored their properties. Sets and models for the Wallace & Gromit films, including current box office champ The Curse of the Were-Rabbit, as well as Creature Comforts and Morph, have all been lost in the fire.
The firm's "entire history" was lost, but happily no one was hurt. At one point, flames reached 100 ft tall, and all three floors of the building ultimately collapsed. Founder and Wallace & Gromit director Nick Park remained stoical, however, saying, "Even though its precious stuff and nostalgic - and its dreadful news for the company – in the light of other tragedies it's not a big deal."
While we admire his ability to maintain his perspective, it's a sad turn of events at a time when Aardman should have been celebrating."
Now I could spend hours looking up more information on different companies, but I won't...
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