Corgi Ships New Collection in Partnership with The History Channel; Collection Features 7 Die-Cast Military Planes from World War II

Business Wire,  Dec 15, 2003  

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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Dec. 15, 2003

Corgi Classics, a subsidiary of Zindart Limited (Nasdaq:ZNDT), and The History Channel have teamed up to offer the Legends Collection, a new line of die-cast models that commemorate World War II. Models moved on to retail shelves last week in time for last-minute shopping.

The Legends Collection is a series of seven authentic and detailed die-cast airplanes flown by U.S. and German pilots during World War II. The models come complete with fixed landing gear, rotating propellers and historically accurate marking, and are designed to appeal to both beginner and veteran collectors.

Among the U.S. planes in the collection:

P-51D Mustang-U.S. Air Force -- The P-51D Mustang was flown in 1944 by Captain Leonard "Kit" Carson, the top scorer of the 362nd fighter squadron in the 357th fighter group. The P-51D Mustang has a 1:72 scale and a suggested retail price of $19.99.

F4U Corsair 'White 3' -- Lt. Frederick Streig flew the Corsair in February 1944, destroying five enemy aircraft and damaging two others. The F4U Corsair has a 1:72 scale and a suggested retail price of $19.99.

In addition to the F4U Corsair and P-51D Mustang, five other planes are available in the Legends Collection: the Supermarine Spitfire MkI, the Avro Lancaster, the Hawker Hurricane MkI, Messerschmitt Bf109E-1 and the FW190A-3.

The Corgi brand was born in 1956. Since then, Corgi Classics' die-cast replica scale models have captured the imaginations of millions with its expanding fleet of authentic aviation, trucking, fire, transportation and specialty vehicles. Collectors can find more information at www.corgiclassics.com or by calling 1-800-800-CORGI.

About Zindart

Zindart is a global national manufacturer, supplying a wide range of plastic, die-cast and paper products, both under its own brands and for large consumer products companies.

In addition to Corgi, Zindart's operating divisions include Hua Yang Printing and Zindart Manufacturing. Hua Yang Printing Holdings Company produces high-quality books, specialty packaging and board games. Zindart Manufacturing provides both product design and quality turnkey manufacturing for 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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