BAYKO in 'Toy Trader', March, 1962
This was the third feature, which mentioned BAYKO, to appear, during the MECCANO era, in 'Toy Trader', a leading publication of the day for the British toy trade. |
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The timing of this ”advertising puff” is slightly odd. Clearly the intention was to communicate to the UK toy trade details of set #15 and the new range of BAYKO parts, but, in reality, these were not actually introduced for several months. |
This item appeared in the ”New to You” section. |
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The article, which, though not exactly lengthy, spread over part of two pages, and reads as follows : - |
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Contemporary Built |
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A NEW outfit has been introduced into the range of Bayko building bricks. This is No. 15, which enables houses with an entirely contemporary look to be built. One model includes a picture window, verandah and large dormer in the roof. In addition to the complete new outfit, there are a number of new parts, which may be bought separately to enlarge the scope of the other sets available. |
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There is also a short script underneath the photo of the BAYKO model on the first page : - |
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The modern appearance of this model house illustrates the improvements in the new outfit. |
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The script here, when taken with other items, seems to point strongly to an intention to launch set #15 earlier than the August date which eventually materialised… |
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…this would have been the first step - letting the trade know… |
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…I wish I could find more information on what caused the delay. |
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Don't get me wrong, I'm a fan of set #15 and the innovative new parts - it's the recurring incompetence that gets me! |
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BAYKO was a regular advertiser in 'Toy Trader'… |
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