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Hello
This is a lovely time of year; the nights are getting lighter, the days longer and hopefully a little warmer soon too. This provides the ideal opportunity to catch up with recording your collection, a bit of restoration or cleaning, or just searching for that extra must have item. Hopefully we can help you with the latter, read on and you might find something to tempt you. If not, as I always say, contact us and we will try to help.
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News
Happy Birthday
Two incredibly important people celebrate their centuries this year -
- Ian Fleming on May 28th – “Suave, sophisticated, educated, 6ft 2″ tall, dark hair, blue eyes, ruggedly handsome and a veteran of numerous military intelligence operations” Who? Read on to find out more.
- Alphonzo – the bear that captured a million hearts. Lot 350 “A very rare short red plush teddy bear, with button eyes, excelsior stuffing and felt pads, dressed as a Russian 13″ high with Steiff button (voice box inoperative, front paws recovered in chamois leather) 1906 – 1909 £2000 - £3000” Read on to find out more.
Return Of The Jedi
After Star Wars and Empire Strikes back came the third film release in the ongoing sci fi saga. May 2008 sees it rejoicing in its 25th anniversary. Read on...
Mickey Mouse
Walt Disney’s most famous creation is 80 years old this year. Read on...
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Offer - 007... % Off
To tempt you even more we are offering a 7% discount on ANY Ian Fleming items – James Bond or Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Just quote the ref – MAYIFOFF7. Go on be shaken AND stirred...
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Vectis or is it Vectis Direct
 In response to many questions and comments regarding the above, I thought I would put pen to paper to try and explain the differences between our two companies. Read on...
We would love to hear from you please email us on - jo.mcdonald@vectis.co.uk
See you next time.....
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Ian Fleming Inspired Shopping
With all this talk of handsome hero’s, glamorous females, espionage, fast cars and undercover operations, we have drawn up a Fleming inspired list for you to join in toasting the great literary genius.
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Read All About It.......
This month we have added articles to the site covering –
Heyde - Not only the article but a fantastic example of a collection from the Story Book Range. Read all about this renowned German manufacturer. Read on...
Gordon Murray Part II - The Trumpton Years, the continuation of the story with the third and final instalment being in the June newsletter. Read more...
We are always looking for information or pictures to add to our archives so please send in, call or email us with any interesting facts. Tel 01642 764455 E: jo.mcdonald@vectis.co.uk
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