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The Simple Joys of Matchbox Cars
Their Start
The year was 1953, and the British toy company Lesney Products came out with the first so-called Matchbox car. It was then that they saw one of their biggest sales – a model of the Queen’s Coronation Coach. This led the company to begin producing other scaled down versions of different vehicles – cars, dump trucks, cement mixers, and more. It was always important that they meet that special size requirement – that they fit in a matchbox. Thus, the brand was born. Those early models were (quite naturally) all British vehicles, and they quite primitive – no interiors, doors didn’t open, and they were generally a solid piece of metal.
Their Growth
By the late 60’s, the Matchbox cars had truly entered their Golden Era. Now there were many more models, and they were becoming quite articulate – doors that opened, and so on. This is also when they expanded their lines to include the Models of Yesteryear – renditions of vehicles from long ago. Also, accessories were added – petrol/gas pumps, garages, and so on.
The Trials of Competition
Of course, success breeds imitation. The American firm Mattell came out with their Hot Wheels line, and quickly took over the U.S. market. Well, Matchbox was not about to take that lying down. They responded with the creation of their Superfast line, these were new, sleeker cars; and the addition of other lines. Soon there were Matchbox planes, trains, and ships. Their success led to still new lines – Battle Kings (military models), Sea Kings (different ships), the Adventure 2000 science fiction line, and the Two Pack series. However, these lines proved less than completely successful; only the Two Pack and Sky Busters (airplanes) continued for any length of time.
Death, and Re-Birth
The 1970s saw tough times for Matchbox, and other British toy manufacturers. Eventually, Lesney was forced to declare bankruptcy in June of 1982. The Matchbox brand then sort of drifted for a time, moving from company to company until – almost exactly ten years later – Tyco Toys bought it in May of 1992. Then, in a truly ironic twist, Mattel acquired Matchbox in 1997. To say that loyal Matchbox fans/collectors were concerned would be an understatement. After all, the Hot Wheels / Matchbox rivalry had been raging for years. Would Mattel simply kill the line, revamp it to be like the Hot Wheels or stay true to its roots?
Initially, Mattel did revamp the Matchbox cars. In 2003, they brought out the Ultra Heroes line, which was a complete disaster! They were discontinued a year later, and the company decided to try another tact. A new team, dedicated to preserving the classic style of the cars, began producing realistic looking models with a high degree of details. The one major change from the classic Matchbox cars was that these were based largely on American vehicles. Today, the line has grown to nearly one hundred models, and they show no signs of fading away. Children – both boys and girls – continue to enjoy playing with them; and there are more than a few adults who also take pleasure in collecting them.
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Magic Bullet Deluxe 22 Piece Set $39.95 The Magic Bullet Hi-Speed Blender/Mixer System- 22 Piece SetThis versatile machine will do virtually any job in the kitchen in 10 seconds or less, yet it takes up no more space on your counter than a coffee mug. It’s so easy you’ll use it every single day of the week!! The Magic Bullet replaces a food processor, blender, electric juicer and coffee grinder. Yet it occupies only the space of a coffe… |
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Moo Mixer Supreme $12.00 Push Button Chocolate Milk Mixer. NEW styling for a proven winner! The NEW 16 oz. Moo Mixer Supreme features an easy to use trigger button, fun to hold handle and large detachable clear tumbler. Battery operated (two AAs, not included), dishwasher safe clear tumbler and the totally cool mixing action that makes a whirling vortex of power to thoroughly dissolve chocolate powder mixes or syrups!… |
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Oster 2500 5 Speed Hand Mixer $24.99 Sleek, contemporary styling ergonomically designed for comfortable mixing. Powerful 240 Watt Motor. Exclusive Burst of Power(R) feature provides extra power at a touch of a button. 5 speeds for mixing versatility. Maximum Comfort Handle gives you unparalleled comfort and control. Durable full size beaters and dough hooks. Oversized one touch beater ejection button…. |
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Herbeau Correze Wall Mounted 3 Hole Mixer Bathroom Sink Faucet !FAST This Herbeau Correze Wall Mounted 3 Hole Mixer Bathroom Sink Faucet -has 1/2 turn ceramic cartridges and wooden handles. It features 12 inch center to centre. This Bathroom Sink Faucet is available in polished copper, polished nickel, weathered copper and satin nickel finish options. Get a $25 Rebate Coupon with your order!,… |
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Hog Wild Idea Kitchen – Talking Moo Mixer $10.99 The Talking Moo Mixer is a battery operated chocolate milk mixer! Just add milk, chocolate, and imagination. Squeeze the trigger button on the cup’s handle to watch and hear you milk “moooooove” from its boring white state into a delicious, chocolaty, concoction! Holds 12 fluid ounces. Requires two ‘AA’ batteries (not included)…. |
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Hog Wild Idea Kitchen – Zoo Pops $9.99 Animal Shape Frozen Treat Molds Theyre fun and frosty treats that are easy to make. Just fill the three dimensional molds with your favorite fruit juice or liquid. Insert the penguin handles and freeze for at least six hours. Then unhinge the molds and release the Zoo Pops. Easy to clean and weve included eight tasty recipes that all your zoo animals will love. Description |
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Hog Wild Idea Kitchen – Hand Crank Milkshake Mixer $29.95 Mix up a milkshake or blend up a frozen smoothie! It’s easy and fun because you supply the hand cranking power! Just add your frozen ingredients, turn the crank handle and you’ve quickly got a delicious milkshake or frozen drink. Personal 24 oz. size, dishwasher safe pitcher and easy to grab pouring handle. No electricity required means it’s great for camping and more! Warning Choking Hazard! Cont… |
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Axxess GMOS-04 Class II OnStar® Interface for Amplified Systems $63.99 Compatible with amplified GM vehiclesFor amplified audio systems premium and BoseRetains OnStar with adjustable volume outputRetains chime with adjustable volume outputRetains RAP featureUSB update interface compatible… |
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MiJam Mixer $6.99 Mix it up with the MiJam Mixer! Hook it up to your iPod or any other MP3 player with an out jack, and see what kind of rockin’ beats you can come up with. It features three different effects (scratch, digi sound and voice) and 12 other mixer effects. Jam to six different background beats and six cool fill-in sounds. Play it with the MiJam Stage mic (not included), or connect it to your Mac or PC c… |
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Digital Blue Mixman DM2 Music Mixer $49.99 Experience music in a powerful new way. The Mixman DM2 plugs into your computer to create your own mixing studio, packed with high-tech tools and unique features. Interactive and user-friendly, no other DJ system puts so much mixing power right at your fingertips. System Requirements: |
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Kid Galaxy My First RC Cement Mixer $26.99 This Kid Galaxy My First RC Cement Mixer will provide your child with hours of fun. This toy features an easy-to-use 2-button remote control. |
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RC Cement Mixer Truck Construction Vehicle $35.49 Remote control cement mixer truck with real agitatorGreat for remote control toy enthusiastsFull function remote control |
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Nike Mix Recycled Golf Balls (Pack of 100) $36.49 Recycled golf balls have no cuts or cracksAll-playable golf balls contain significant discoloration and blemishesGolf balls are practice-grade quality |
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Titleist Recycled Golf Balls (Pack of 100) $37.49 Recycled golf balls have no cuts or cracksAll-playable golf balls contain significant discoloration and blemishesGolf balls are practice-grade quality |
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Maxfli Mix Recycled Golf Balls (Pack of 48) $22.09 Recycled golf balls are an excellent way to offset high greens fees Bag contains 48 golf ballsPack contains a mixed collection of Maxfli models in good to excellent condition |
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Titleist 100-piece Recycled Golf Balls in a Free Bucket $43.99 100 practice grade golf balls packaged in a bucketNone of these golf balls have any cuts or cracksGolf balls packaged in a reuseable bucket with various Titleist models |
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Callaway 100-count Recycled Golf Balls in a Free Bucket $38.99 100 practice grade Callaway recycled golf balls packaged in a free reuseable bucketNone of these golf balls have any cuts or cracksGolf balls packaged in a reuseable bucket with various Callaway models |
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Men’s Callaway I-Mix FT 9 Driver Head $299.95 Get Callaway I-Mix technology at your fingertips with this men’s Callaway I-Mix FT 9 Driver Head. Experience the I-Mix advantage and take command of your game like never before. |
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TaylorMade 100-piece Recycled Golf Balls in a Free Bucket $39.99 100 practice grade TaylorMade recycled golf balls packaged in a free reuseable bucketNone of these golf balls have any cuts or cracksGolf balls packaged in a reuseable bucket with various TaylorMade models |
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Red Labeled Orange Recycled Golf Balls (Pack of 100) $42.49 100 practice-grade Red Labeled Orange recycled golf balls packaged in a free reuseable bucketNone of these golf balls have any cuts or cracksGolf balls packaged in a reuseable bucket with various Red Labeled Orange models |
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Maxfli Mix Models (Bag of 100) $40.49 Maxfli Mix assortment of high-grade golf ballsGolf equipment includes recycled ballsGolf balls will have slight blemishes or markings |
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Nike 100-piece Recycled Golf Balls in a Free Bucket $39.99 100 practice grade Nike recycled golf balls packaged in a free reuseable bucketNone of these golf balls have any cuts or cracksGolf balls packaged in a reuseable bucket with various Nike models |
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Red Labeled Pink Recycled Golf Balls (Pack of 100) $38.99 100 practice grade Red Labeled Pink recycled golf balls packaged in a free reuseable bucketNone of these golf balls have any cuts or cracksGolf balls packaged in a reuseable bucket with various Red Labeled Pink models |
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Callaway FT-IQ I-MIX Golf Driver $147.99 This Callaway golf driver melds various technologies to create an instrument of speed, forgiveness, precision and performance. The FT-IQ I-MIX comes in left or right handed models and features a Velvet Grip for ultimate comfort. |
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Slazenger Mix Models (Bag of 100) $45.99 Slazenger Mix assortment of high-grade golf ballsGolf equipment includes recycled ballsGolf balls will have slight blemishes or markings |
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You CAN Survive Survival Stove and Supplements Outdoor Kit $13.49 This is a compact tool to have if you are ever in a survival situation. All you need to get through an emergency situation in an aluminum little can that can be used as a drinking cup or a pot to cook with and includes a resealable lid. |
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Nike One Mix Recycled Golf Balls (Pack of 24) $24.99 Recycled golf balls in fair to good conditionAll golf balls in the pack are Nike ballsEach box contains 24 balls |
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Guitar Practice 10-watt Amp $43.99 Guitar amplifier offers 10 watts of output power and a 6.5-inch speakerMusical instrument device features an open-back speaker placement for more prominent presence, tone and crunchAccessory is covered with rugged black Tolex vinyl |
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Silverplated Flute in Key of C/ Split E $109.99 Learn to play your favorite melodies on this silverplated fluteMusical instrument is set in the key of C with a split E mechanismWoodwind instrument boasts a ABS hard case |
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Maxfli Noodle Recycled Golf Balls (Pack of 100) $45.99 Stay supplied with 100 high-grade Maxfli Noodle recycled golf ballsSave big with previously-used golf balls containing only slight blemishes and/or player markingsGolf ball selection features mixed models |
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Iron Man 2 Interchangable Tri-Armor Suitcase $11.99 Bring Tony Stark home with this tri-armor interchangeable Iron Man suitcase. This toy contains three different Iron Man suits to mix and match for hours of fun. |
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TrueTimber Leafy Suit $63.99 TrueTimber 3-piece suit features a mixed pine motifLeafy Suit concealment system is perfect for huntingHunting gear is made with Milliken’s ‘Silent Leaf Intrigue’ 3D process |
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Strata Recycled Golf Balls (Pack of 100) $41.49 Stay supplied with 100 high-grade Strata recycled golf ballsSave big with previously-used golf balls containing only slight blemishes and/or player markingsGolf ball selection features mixed models |
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Play and Freeze Mega Ice Cream Maker $39.99 With this Play and Freeze Mega Ice Cream Maker, you do not need electricity. To make fresh ice cream you just add ice and rock salt to one end and ice cream mix in the other end then have a ball as you shake it, pass it and roll it. |
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Tackle Box Filler Deluxe $65.99 Lure in the catch of the day with this tackle box filler deluxe setFishing gear features assortment of 32 mixed brand name crankbaitsOutdoor supplies include spoons, spinnerbaits, jigs, plastic lures and premium hooks |
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Tackle Box Filler $34.99 Lure in the catch of the day with this tackle box filler setFishing gear features assortment of mixed brand name crankbaitsOutdoor supplies include spoons, spinnerbaits, plastic lures and premium hooks |
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Hasbro Ion Console Gift Pack with Two Free Cartridges $28.99 Ion educational gaming system puts your child on TV and in the gameGaming unit helps develop literacy skills, cognitive reasoning, social development and moreGift pack’s built-in camera lets child play alongside many favorite TV characters |
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Toy Story 3 2011 Calendar (Mixed media product) $12.35 Description not available. |
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Play and Freeze Original Ice Cream Maker $29.99 With this Play and Freeze Original Ice Cream Maker, you do not need electricity. To make fresh ice cream you just add ice and rock salt to one end and ice cream mix in the other end then have a ball as you shake it, pass it and roll it. |
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Callaway HX Tour Recycled Golf Balls (Case of 24) $23.89 Mix of Callaway HX Tour recycled golf balls are perfect for the course or driving rangePreviously played golf ball are cleaned to an almost new lookBalls are in fair to good condition |
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TrueTimber Leafy Suit $75.99 TrueTimber 3-piece suit features a mixed pine motifLeafy Suit concealment system is perfect for huntingHunting gear is made with Milliken’s ‘Silent Leaf Intrigue’ 3D process |
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Lifeline First Aid Automotive Safety Bundle Kit $54.99 Stay safe and prepared with this automotive safety kit. This preparedness kit comes with an essential mix of safety items for your car. |
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NBA Neon Sign $201.99 Enhance your game room and show your basketball devotion with this NBA neon signLighted garage sign uses vibrant neon color mixesIt has been said that nothing says it like neon and you will surely agree |
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Wilson Mix Models (Bag of 100) $43.49 Wilson Mix assortment of high-grade golf ballsGolf equipment includes recycled ballsGolf balls will have slight blemishes or markings |
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Lifeline First Aid Automotive Safety Bundle Kit $74.99 This high-quality mix of automotive safety items is a necessity for all drivers. This 70-piece safety kit has all the preparedness essentials. |
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Precept Mid-grade Recycled Golf Balls (Pack of 100) $37.99 Stay supplied with 100 mid-grade Precept recycled golf ballsSave big with previously-used golf balls containing only slight blemishes and/or player markingsGolf ball selection features mixed models |
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Simply Carnation and Miniature Carnation Bouquet $39.99 Beautiful carnation and miniature carnation bouquet is the perfect gift for your loved oneFresh flowers bring color to any area of your homeMixed bouquet features assorted carnations, miniature carnations and greenery |
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Life-Size (DVD) $8.99 Casey (Lohan) has been lonely ever since her mother’s death, and her father is often busy at work. She decides to perform a magic spell to bring her mother back to life. Unfortunately, a new toy doll gets mixed into the spell and the next thing yo… |
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Insane Clown Posse – The Riddle Box $8.99 Disc 1:Riddle BoxShow Must Go On, TheChicken Huntin` – (slaughter house mix)Toy BoxCemetery Girl3 RingsHeadless BoogieJoker`s Wild, TheDead Body ManLil` Somthin` Somthin`Ol` Evil Eye… |
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Precept Recycled Golf Balls (Pack of 100) $44.99 Stay supplied with 100 high-grade Precept recycled golf ballsSave big with previously-used golf balls containing only slight blemishes and/or player markingsGolf ball selection features mixed models |
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Simply Miniature Carnation Bouquet (12 Stems) $41.99 Beautiful miniature carnation bouquet is the perfect gift for your loved oneFresh flowers bring color to any area of your homeMixed bouquet features miniature carnations and greenery |
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Toys for Chefs (Mixed media product) $46.78 Description not available. |
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Simply Pompon and Miniature Carnation Bouquet (11 Stems) $37.99 Beautiful pompon and miniature carnation bouquet is the perfect gift for your loved oneFresh flowers bring color to any area of your homeMixed bouquet features assorted pompons, miniature carnations and greenery |
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Precept Recycled Women’s Golf Balls (Pack of 100) $44.49 Stay supplied with 100 high-grade Precept recycled women’s golf ballsSave big with previously-used golf balls containing only slight blemishes and/or player markingsGolf ball selection features mixed models |
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Disney*pixar (Hardcover) $9.26 Kids will love reading about Buzz and Woody`s latest adventure and then mixing it up by flipping the die-cut pages to interchange elements of their favorite characters–and new toys from Toy Story 3! This sturdy board book is perfect for young… |
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The Historians $20.48 Description not available. |
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Curious George Takes a Train (Reinforced Hardcover) $16.48 While waiting for the man with the yellow hat to buy train tickets, Curious George causes trouble by mixing up numbers on the schedule, but he makes up for it when a little boy`s toy rolls toward the tracks. Share Curious George`s irresistible qualitie… |
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The Toy $10.75 The Toy |
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Toy $11.99 Toy |
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Toy to Toy $12.6 Toy to Toy |
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MIXER – MIXER $32.06 MIXER 0 |
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Victor Mixer – Victor Mixer $4.94 MIXER 0 |
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Mixer $19.95 With the Let’s Pretend Mixer, children “whip up” hours of creative play fun, developing important language and cooperation skills. Works as a stand mixer and a portable hand mixer with realistic sound effects and lights. Comes with two speed settings (auto or pulse), two types of beaters, and mixing bowl. Safe for even the littlest fingers. Requires 2AA batteries. |
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Kid Galaxy My First RC Cement Mixer $26.99 This Kid Galaxy My First RC Cement Mixer will provide your child with hours of fun. This toy features an easy-to-use 2-button remote control.*My First RC-cement Mixer-49 mhz *Materials: Plastic *Dimensions: 8 inches tall x 6 inches wide x 6 inches long *Weight: 2.5 Pounds *Batteries required: Transmitter- 1 9V, receiver- 3 AA (not included) *Model: 115796 |
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RC Cement Mixer Truck Construction Vehicle $35.49 *Remote control cement mixer truck with real agitator *Great for remote control toy enthusiasts *Full function remote control *Real dumping agitator *Detailed paint *Rubber tires *Articulated chassis *RC controller *Dimensions: 13.5 inches long x 5 wide x 4.5 inches deep *Remote control range: 75 feet |
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Toy Dolls – Our Last Album? $14.83 Toy Dolls: Tommy Goober (vocals, bass guitar); Dave The Nut (vocals, drums); Michael "Olga" Algar.Personnel: Michael "Olga" Algar (vocals, guitar); Chris Hunter, Gareth ?, Decca, Lee, Mick (background vocals).Additional personnel: Decca (background vocals); Chris Hunter.Audio Mixer: Fred Purser.Recording information: Trinity Heights Studio, Newcastle upon Tyne, England (2004).Ensemble: Lee and Chris.Photographer: Ciaron Lee Marlow. Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved. |
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VIDEO MIXER $9289.99 VIDEO MIXER |
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The Mixer Bible $18.44 The Mixer Bible |
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The Little Mixer $16.76 The Little Mixer |
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