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Clifford Series MGB

here has always been a certain amount of mystery surrounding plastic toys from Hong Kong. It is very important to European and American companies making toys and, indeed, any other consumer product, to establish a recognisable brand name. Catalogues and advertisements illustrating their range of items are usually issued. By contrast, many toy companies from the early days of the Hong Kong plastics industrywould then want to make a profit as well.

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