Mr. John H. Dunkel This is Me

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1. 1. www.erpmedia.net

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   Published on: 7/10/2007   Last Visited: 7/10/2007

   -John Dunkel, General Manager, Corgi U.S.A.
   
   "Las Vegas Crew for Power of 2 DVD: Leonard, Jotham Mark & Stuart.

2. 2. Corgi International Ltd. Investor's Digest

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   Last Visited: 12/7/2007

   John Dunkel, Vice-president and General Manager of Corgi U.S.A., believes the marketing agreement to be an important step for Corgi in getting its "product in front of a wider audience." More information on the promotion can be found at www.corgiclassics.com or by calling 1-800-800-2674.
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   Mr. John Dunkel, vice president and general manager, comments "We're just making it more convenient for buyers from the larger chains and expanding the service we can provide at Toy Fair and during other industry trades shows."
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   Division vice president and general manager, John Dunkel, states that "the patriotic feeling (of) U.S. citizens . . . spilled over into more interest in replica models" of fire equipment and military vehicles.
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   By packaging its die cast cars with the Bond movies, Corgi will gain "exposure to a customer base that we've not yet explored," said John Dunkel, General manager of Corgi Classics U.S. He believes that the agreement "will significantly benefit Corgi's penetration in the North American market."
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   Corgi's Vice President, John Dunkel, believes that the expanded presence in FAO Schwarz stores "establishes a definitive presence in the U.S. collector and toy landscape, . . . (a) key for Corgi U.S. as we pursue and hope to quickly establish the level of market share currently enjoyed by Corgi's U.K. division."
   
   The full release can be found at http://www.zindart.com/pr37.htm
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   In a ranging interview for Toy Car Collector Magazine, John Dunkel offers up insights on the history and future of the die cast industry. Mr. John Dunkel started his career in the die cast industry in 1974 with Ertl. He is currently VP and General Manager of Corgi Classics, Inc., a subsidiary of Corgi Classics, Ltd. of the U.K., that was established in April 1999 specifically to help Corgi "grow in the U.S. like it did in the UK."
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   Commenting on the trend of successful brands in the die cast industry being acquired, Mr. Dunkel suggests that they are not necessarily being "rescued by the manufacturer" but that an "infusion of capital" will help "expand the product line and market share." He further states, "if you get a good group of investors behind you, you have the opportunity to grow the line, introduce new product, and go into new ventures with a new product line."
   
   Mr. Dunkel comments, "The real bent that we have right now is to create more US-style vehicles that have a greater appeal to this marketplace, taking advantage of great brand names, new licenses, and vehicles that are very familiar to the US audience." Mr. Dunkel comments on the "very successful" introduction of Corgi's Unsung Heroes line of Vietnam-era products. He believes the Unsung Heroes line, "has opened new markets in the military that haven't been addressed by a lot of die cast manufacturers or even by Corgi."
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   General Manager, John Dunkel, sates, "Now our prominent display stand in the flagship store increases our exposure to collectors, young and old in this market." The new display includes over 40 Corgi models, ranging "from Bond and Beatles memorabilia retailing at $20 to a heavy hauling truck, which retails for $180." The new display was unveiled during the Radio Control Hobby Trade Association show. At the show, "An actual U.S. military vehicle welcomed all patrons to the show and directed them to Corgi's booth where visitors could read about the new 'Unsung Heroes' line which includes meticulously researched replicas of vehicles commemorating the men and machines of the Vietnam War." Mr. Dunkel further comments, "The show generated enormous interest.
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   John H. Dunkel, a former executive of Ertl Collectibles, was appointed Vice President and General Manager of Corgi U.S.A. The establishment of a dedicated sales and marketing organization represents a major commitment by Corgi to the American market. Corgi Classics' President and CEO, Chris Guest, described the appointment of Mr. Dunkel as a "tremendous coup."

3. 3. www.corgi-international.com

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   Published on: 11/8/2000   Last Visited: 11/22/2007

   "Corgi collectibles have been offered at FAO Schwarz for some time," stated John Dunkel, Corgi's Vice President Marketing and U.S. General Manager.
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   Since then, we have witnessed an increase in new accounts of 12% to our base customer list," commented Dunkel.