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These toys will stand the test of time

LEGO and Barbie aren’t the only old favourites that a new generation of children will unwrap on December 25, writes Kate O'Reilly. Here are your childhood blasts from the past.

world

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sport

Lennon: Thomas is our champ

business

Mattel 'eyes bid for Bob the Builder firm'

Bob the Builder abandons interest in rival group

The company behind Bob the Builder has pulled out of making a takeover offer for children’s UK entertainment group Chorion.

Tue, 28 Mar, 2006

Lions Gate gives Hit a miss

The battle for control of Bob the Builder group Hit Entertainment became a one-horse race today when another potential suitor walked away from takeover talks.

Fri, 06 May, 2005

Can we buy it? Bid for Bob’s company

THE race to take over Bob the Builder creator Hit Entertainment hotted up over the weekend, after Canadian film and television studio Lions Gate Entertainment said it may bid for the company.

Mon, 04 Apr, 2005

Takeover approach for Hit Entertainment

Children’s programme licensing group Hit Entertainment today said it had received a takeover approach.

Fri, 18 Mar, 2005

Bob the Builder group quashes takeover rumours

Bob the Builder group Hit Entertainment today moved to quash speculation it had received a takeover approach from a Swiss investment firm.

Sun, 14 Nov, 2004

Hit boss leaves following digital deal

Hit Entertainment parted company with its chief executive today after sealing a “transforming deal” giving greater US television coverage to Bob the Builder.

Wed, 20 Oct, 2004