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THE Puffin ward in the children’s unit, Cork University Hospital, (CUH) is busy.

Tue, 27 Nov, 2012

Mattel acquires Thomas the Tank Engine firm in $680m deal
Mattel acquires Thomas the Tank Engine firm in $680m deal

Thomas the Tank Engine has moved in with Barbie, Fisher-Price and American Girl after Mattel agreed to buy HIT Entertainment, the firm that owns the iconic British brand, for US$680m (€490.6m).

Mon, 24 Oct, 2011

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Children’s entertainment and licensing group Hit soothed fears over tough trading conditions today after reporting a steady start to its financial year.

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