Toyworld reopens

IF Roger or Lorraine Broadley ever experience a second childhood, there is no doubt they will be in an excellent position to make the most of it.

THEY’RE BACK: Lorraine and Roger Broadley are back in business and yesterday re-opened Mary St’s Toyworld (with a little help from teddy bear mates). Picture: Renee Pilcher

IF Roger or Lorraine Broadley ever experience a second childhood, there is no doubt they will be in an excellent position to make the most of it.

And for the parents of those still going through their first one, the sale at the couple's newly re-opened Toyworld business will be an excellent chance to stock up on birthday and Christmas gifts.

Lorraine was in a particularly festive mood as she celebrated with her companion, one of the world's larger teddy bears.

"My friend from New Zealand is over here and they are living in a bus.

"But she still has kept this bear that she has had as part of the family for 25 years," she said.

"It's funny the things you keep. You wouldn't think they would have room for him."

Renamed "Toyworld" for the occasion, Toyworld Bear made a big contribution as he celebrated with all the other dolls and bears who were on hand for the big opening sale.

"He's come out of retirement to help us re-open," Lorraine laughed.

"It's a relief," Roger said on opening day yesterday.

"We've been working on this for weeks."

Roger freely admits that returning to the competitive world of retailing was not originally part of his retirement plan.

"It wasn't my first choice of where I'd be in five years," he said with a grin.

"But I'm grateful we have our health and between the two of us we've still got our marbles - although I think most of them are Lorraine's."

The sale runs through to 5pm Monday, with up to 75% off on action figures, 50% off nursery stock, 20% off model kits, radio control products, puzzles and board games and 15% off Lego. And extra discounts apply for larger purchases. The sale runs until 5pm Monday.