Corgi International (NASDAQ:CRGI) today announced that its H2Go
hydrogen-powered Radio Control Car was awarded the 2008 Toy Award in the “Electronics
& Technology” category at the Nuremberg
International Toy Fair. A total of 24 products in eight categories were
nominated for the innovation award. In each of the categories, one
innovative product was selected as the winner of the 2008 Toy Award.
Michael Cookson, chief executive officer of Corgi International,
accepted the award in the presence of the Bavarian Minister-President
Dr. Günther Beckstein.
"We are delighted our H2Go product has received such a prestigious
award. The H2Go is not just a radio-controlled car featuring new
technology, but also a symbol of the toy industry´s impending adjustment
to a future powered by clean energy," said Michael Cookson.
About Corgi International
Corgi International (Nasdaq:CRGI) is one of the oldest and most renowned
global brands in the collectibles market. The global Pop Culture company
develops and markets innovative and high-quality licensed and unlicensed
toys, gifts and collectables with broad appeal to a consumer demographic
ranging from 8 to 88 years of age via direct, specialty, hobby,
collector and mass retail channels worldwide. The Company’s
line of products range from premium entertainment prop replicas and
limited edition adult memorabilia to traditional toys and gift
merchandise for young adults.
The company holds varying licenses for many of entertainment’s
highest grossing franchises including Disney Classics, Harry Potter,
James Bond, Star Trek, Nintendo, Halo and The Beatles, amongst others.
Corgi International also has partnerships with cutting edge technology
innovators around the world.
The Company was formed in December 2006 through the merger of Master
Replicas, Corgi Classics, and Cards Inc, with its headquarters in Hong
Kong, and operations in Walnut Creek, California and Chicago, USA, and
in Watford and Leicester, UK. For more information, visit http://www.corgi.biz.
About Horizon Fuel Cell Technologies
The company´s overall vision is aligned with world, national, and
scientific leaders seeking to eliminate mankind´s reliance on
carbon-based fuels in favor of clean, low-cost energy for all the
planet´s citizens, generated from climate-friendly and renewable
resources. Thinking big, yet starting small, Horizon pioneered the sales
of next-generation fuel cell power for small consumer products, while
developing larger-scale clean power solutions for larger-size
applications such as portable power, transportation and aerospace. With
comprehensive technological developments focused on enabling fuel cell
commercialization, Horizon is the first company to bring advanced fuel
cell technology out of the laboratories and into the marketplace today.
For more information, visit http://www.horizonfuelcell.com.
for Corgi International
Scott Wilson, +44 207 067 0260
swilson@webershandwick.com