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Share Name | Share Symbol | Market | Type | Share ISIN | Share Description |
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Hornby Plc | LSE:HRN | London | Ordinary Share | GB00B01CZ652 | ORD 1P |
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0.00 | 0.00% | 20.00 | 19.00 | 21.00 | 20.00 | 20.00 | 20.00 | 2,921 | 07:49:35 |
Industry Sector | Turnover | Profit | EPS - Basic | PE Ratio | Market Cap |
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Dolls And Stuffed Toys | 55.11M | -5.92M | -0.0349 | -5.73 | 33.97M |
RNS Number:9839T Hornby PLC 08 January 2004 HORNBY ANNOUNCES MAJOR SCALEXTRIC PRODUCT LAUNCHES Hornby Plc ("Hornby"), the models and collectables group, has announced that it will be unveiling two new products at the London Toy Fair later this month, that upgrade its Scalextric slot car racing system significantly. These products have been included in Hornby's latest catalogue that was published earlier this week. Scalextric Sport Digital System Hornby has launched the Scalextric Sport Digital System, a revolutionary control system that allows racers to perform real overtaking manoeuvres. The system combines sensitive digitally controlled power with optical sensors and cars controlled by microchips. The Sport Digital System enables up to six cars to race on a single Scalextric lane and allows the cars to have a real overtaking ability on specialised bend sections of the track. The system is fully compatible with existing Scalextric track. The Scalextric Sport Digital system can also be connected to a PC to give enhanced race management systems that brings an added authenticity to the racing experience. Scalextric Sport World System Hornby has also launched the Scalextric Sport World System. The system is a combination of hardware and software that will allow racers from all over the world to compete against each other by connecting their layouts to the internet via a PC. The revolutionary Scalextric Sport World System consists of a control unit fitted with a LCD screen that allows racers to choose from one of nine race modes. It will also offer an unrivalled level of race management variables, including the ability to tune cars, 3-D circuit design and variable race conditions such as pit stop strategy and weather conditions. The special Scalextric internet server gives access to a world of on-line racing. There will be a wide choice of races to compete in, be it one-off challenges, or leagues and championships and every level of ability will be catered for as invitation only races can also be set up. The website will integrate the position of all of the on-line racers on a single virtual race track with detailed graphics of each car. It will also allow spectators from around the world to follow the progress of any race with virtual coverage on screen. This link between actual Scalextric layouts and PC software follows Hornby's success with the popular Hornby Virtual Railway software and the Scalextric Race Management System, which are available on CD-ROM. Frank Martin, Chief Executive of Hornby commented, " The development of Scalextric Sport Digital and Sport World confirms our commitment to enhancing the Scalextric racing experience. Our market research has demonstrated that there is a significant demand for more authenticity. We are confident that by combining interactive technology and actual track layouts, that we will start to develop an active community of keen Scalextric racers and enthusiasts, who are able to race against each other all over the world in virtual reality. We are confident that many existing Scalextric racers will upgrade to the new systems. " The Scalextric Sport Digital System and Scalextric Sport World System will be available in the Autumn of 2004. We will be showcasing these new products at the forthcoming international Toy Fairs. We are confident that they will be received well and early indications from our retail customers are very encouraging. However, we regard the developments as an investment in brand building for the future and they are not expected to contribute materially to earnings in the year to 31 March 2005." As in previous years, Hornby will make a Trading Statement in the first week of February giving details of the company's trading over the Christmas period. -ends- Date: 8 January 2004 For further information contact: Hornby Plc City Profile Group Frank Martin, Chief Executive Simon Courtenay John Stansfield, Finance Director 020-7448-3244 01843-233500 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange END PRLILFFALRIDIIS
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