Brondy's PLC History and Iconic Wind-Up Toys Quiz

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Who founded Brondy’s PLC and where was it founded?

Geoff Brondy founded Brondy’s PLC in Liverpool, United Kingdom.

What was one of the biggest sellers for BRD in the 1930s?

A toy monkey playing a drum kit was one of the biggest sellers for BRD in the 1930s.

What did Geoff discover about the toy market after the Second World War?

Geoff discovered that consumers wanted more sophisticated toys and the era of the clockwork toy was ending.

What new products did Geoff design for BRD in 1955?

Geoff designed a slot car racing set under the brand name BRD Slotcars and a model train set with a three-rail system. Signup and view all the answers

Where did Geoff see the interest in electric slot cars and electric model train sets?

Geoff saw the interest in electric slot cars and electric model train sets at a toy fair in New York, United States (USA). Signup and view all the answers

What was the name of the toy fair that Geoff visited in 1954?

New York Toy Fair Signup and view all the answers

What specific type of racing set did Geoff design for BRD in 1955?

Slot car racing set Signup and view all the answers

How many carriages did the model train set designed by Geoff have?

Four carriages Signup and view all the answers

What type of rail system did the model train set designed by Geoff have?

Three-rail system Signup and view all the answers

What items did BRD initially manufacture when it was founded?

Wind-up clockwork toys Signup and view all the answers