CinemaOSMovie · 2019 · 0h 29m

Toy Empire: The British Force Behind Star Wars Toys

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Superfan David Whiteley celebrates how an unassuming band of designers and factory workers in Leicestershire created the toys which were to define a generation.

Directed byMatt Wildash

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 29m
Language
EN
Released
December 16, 2019
Studios
BBC

Featuring

Cast & crew

1 credited
Starring

David Whiteley

Himself - Presenter

Creative team
Directed by
Matt Wildash

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