YONEYA TOYS CO. / SY TOYS CO. / 'YONE'

Company Name/s: S.Y. Toys Co. Ltd. / Yoneya Toys Co., Ltd.

Name Derivation / Meaning: Yoneya is a Japanese family / surname.
Location/s: No. 4-7.2-Chome, Misuji, Taito Ku, Tokyo, Japan.

Trade Mark/s:

Dates: Founded in 1950. Dissolved - not known. 

Notes: Early catalogues and brochures give the anglicised name of this company as S.Y. Toys Co. Ltd. At some point in the 1960's this appears to have changed to Yoneya Toys Co., Ltd. This may have occurred at the same time as the trade mark changed but I can't confirm it at this point. You will commonly find the company referred to as Yone in references and within online auction listings. As far as I know this abbreviation was only ever used on the later trade mark and never as part of a company name. Yoneya is often confused with the Yonezawa toy company because of the similar sounding names. You may also find toys from other companies that use a Y within their trade mark i.e. Sanko (Y within a circle), Yoshi (Y within a diamond) miss-labelled as Yone (Yoneya).

Checklist For Yoneya Toys (links lead to images in my photo-gallery).

COMPILING NOW - Last Updated 18/05/2020. Added 1088 to Mercedes C111.

SY Diamond Trade Mark
Animal Carousel - W/U.
'Animal Land Express' - W/U.
City Airways Helicopter - W/U.
Electro Man - B/O.
Fast Action Rifle - H/O with spark.
Fire Chief Car - Friction
Flying Man (Driving Robot) - W/U.
F 51 (Aeroplane) - Friction. Sparking action. Turning Propeller.
Ford Dump Truck No.6 - Friction. Marked 6944.
Ford Fairlane 500 Saloon - Friction.
Ford Fairlane 500 Estate (King Electrical Co.) - Friction.
Frosty Bar Truck With Bell - Friction.
Happy Puppy Shaking - W/U. Plush covered.
Highway Patrol Car - Friction. Rotating roof light.
Jumping Rocket - W/U.
Lasso Range Rider - W/U.
Mego Man (Robot) - W/U. Two versions red face, silver face.
Merry Cockyolly See-Saw - W/U.
Merry Rocker - W/U.
Mighty Robot - W/U. Paddle foot robot with spark.
No Fishing - W/U.
Pan American World Airways Van Truck - Friction.
Playful Animal Swing - W/U.
Playland Express - W/U. Track toy with bell and circling aeroplane.
Police Patrol (Helicopter) - Friction. Sparking action.
Police Patrol Jeep - Friction.
'Rabbit With Carrot' - W/U.
Robot 7 - W/U. Small silver paddle foot robot. The robot is marked 'Made in Japan' but has no trade mark. Supplied loose in trade boxes which are marked. 

Yoneya Robot 7

Robot With Spark - W/U.
Rocking Cowboy - W/U.
Sam The Peace Corps Man - W/U. Mego Man style robot.
Shuttling Train - W/U.
Soldier On Parade (Green Uniform)  - W/U. Mego Man style robot.
Soldier On Parade Navy (Blue Uniform)  - W/U. Mego Man style robot.
Space F.D. Robot - W/U.
Space Gun - Friction.
Space Machine Gun - Friction.
Space Man - W/U.
Space Rocket - Friction.
Stunt Car - Friction.
Super Tank - W/U. Marked "X-60" on sides. Mystery Action. Rotate turret to wind.
Timbal-Player The Monkey - W/U.
Walking Robot - W/U. Robot 7 type robot but with different metallic blue lithography. The toy is marked "Made in Japan" only. The box is marked with the SY logo.
Walking Turtle - W/U.

Yone Diamond Trade Mark
Amusement Park Rocket Ride W/U.
Army Jeep - Friction.
Big Joe Chef - W/U. Mego Man style robot.
Crazy Clown With Head Wind Mechanism - W/U.
Dump Truck - Friction. Tin cab / plastic dumper.
F-80 (Aeroplane) - Friction. Turning propeller.
Flapping Butterfly - W/U.
Flapping Love Bird - W/U.
Guard Man - W/U. Mego Man style robot.
Happy Grand'pa With Ringing Mill - W/U.
Hippo Bank - W/U.
Ice Cream Vender - W/U.
Kiddy Rocket - W/U.
Log Cutter With Swinging Monkey - W/U.
Monkey Carousel - W/U.
PF-256 Airplane - Friction - Sparking action with turning propeller.
Pirate - W/U. Mego Man style robot.
Playful Animal Swing - W/U.
Playing Duck With Butterfly - W/U.
Singing Bird In Cage - W/U.
Soldier On Parade Navy (Blue Uniform)  - W/U. Mego Man style robot.
'Soldier On Parade (Guardsman)' (Red Uniform) - W/U. Mego Man style robot.
Super Tank (M.Tank) - W/U.
Swinging Baby Robot - W/U. Swing action with opening mouth.
Turn Around Helicopter - W/U.
U.S. Army Jeep - Friction.

Vehicles with Yone Diamond Mark Impressed On Base
Ford Capri - Friction. (1050 on box).
Stock Racing Car (Ford Capri) - Friction. (1066 on box).
Mercedes Benz C111 Assorted Cars - Friction. Police, Fire and Taxi plus three different racing  liveries. Sold unboxed. Supplied in trade boxes of six. (1088 on trade box).
Porsche (Porsche 911) - B/O R/C.
Police Car (Porsche 911) - B/O R/C.

Yone Diamond Trade Mark With Number
1040 - Eagle Jet Fighter - Friction.
1049 - Emergency Helicopter - Friction. Police, Fire Chief & Ambulance versions.
1050 - Ford Capri - Friction.
1066 - Stock Racing Car (Ford Capri) - Friction.
1088 - Mercedes Benz C111 Assorted Cars - Friction. Six different versions
1092 - Fire Engine - Friction. All plastic.
2028 - Circus Plane - W/U. Metal body.
2032 - Family Parade - W/U. Chicken towing two chicks.
2035 - Coffin Bank - W/U.
2038 - Fire Engine - W/U. With self extending (metal) ladder.
2040 - Mouse Cheese Vender - W/U.
2049 - Vacation Land Airplane Ride - W/U. Carousel toy. 
2055 - Crazy Locomotive - W/U.
2059 - Chipper Chopper Comicopter - W/U. Mostly plastic.
2059? - Monkey Banana Vender - W/U.
2061 - Coffee Cup With Balloon - W/U.
2066 - Jumping Rooster - W/U.
2067 - Moon Orbiter - W/U.
2071 - Magic Mouse Bank - W/U. Version with boot.
2075 - Jumping Farm Train - W/U.
2076 - Roll-Over Sparking Tank - W/U. Roll over action with spark (similar to the Gama T56 Tank toy).
2077 - Clippity Clop Car - W/U.
2078 - Strolling NASA Space Station - W/U. Walking action, rotating radar dish.
2080 - Copter On Parade - W/U.
2086 - Flip Over Car - W/U.
2090 - Plodding Donkey With Cowboy - W/U.
2091 - Acro-car - W/U.
2094 - Dizzy Mouse - W/U. 

2095 - Super Bulldozer / Plying Bulldozer - W/U.
2097 - Jumping Robot - W/U. Hopping action (with plastic antenna).
2099 - Helping Hand - W/U.
2100 - Fire Engine - W/U. With self extending (plastic) ladder.
2103 - Wonder Mouse - W/U. Quick/Slow action.
2104 - Fishing Boy / Fishing Duck. W/U.
2105 - Playland Sky Bus Ride - W/U. Carousel toy.
2106 - Flying Elephant - W/U.
2118 - Wonder Kitty - W/U. Quick/Slow action.
2121 - The Robot Captain - W/U. Walking action with spark.
2122 - Disc Firing Tank - W/U. Mostly plastic.
2123 - Ferris Wheel - W/U. Turning wheel with bell.
2125 - Jumping Frog - W/U.
2128 - Spin Turn Racer - W/U.
2129 - Double Quick Dachshund - W/U.
2131 - Sky-Kart - W/U.
2134 - Walking Silver Robot - W/U. Walking action.
2138 - Champion Rider - W/U.
2139 - Clown Copter - W/U.
2140 - Wonder Bunny - W/U. Quick/Slow action
2142 - Turn-Around Plane - W/U. With spark (all plastic).
2146 - Fishing Panda - W/U.
2147 - Jumpy Puppy - W/U.
2148 - Playful Cat - W/U. All plastic.
2149 - Happy Crocodile - W/U.
2154 - Dreamland Kiddy Patrol - W/U. Police & Fire Dept Versions.
2155 - Kiddy On Playland Car - W/U.
2163 - Puzzle Mouse - W/U. Non-Fall mechanism.
2164 - Crazy Train - W/U. Backwards and forwards motion with waving arms.
2165 - Chattanooga Choo Choo - W/U. Mostly plastic.
2166 - Kiddy Copter - W/U. All plastic.
2169 - Roll Over Mouse - W/U.
2170 - Western Choo-Choo - W/U.
2173 - Circus Plane - W/U. Plastic body.
2174 - Flapping Butterfly & Bee - W/U. Dual purpose box containing either toy.
2181 - Forward-Reverse Car - W/U. Police & Fire Dept Versions.
2185 - Apple Bank - W/U. Mostly plastic.
2186 - Playland Express - W/U. Track toy with bell and circling aeroplane.
2188 - Super Locomotive - W/U. Moves forward with spark. 
2190 - Racing Car - W/U.
2193 - Lady Bug Family Parade - W/U.
2194 - 'Jumping Monkey' - W/U. 
2195 - Forward Reverse Steam Locomotive - W/U. All plastic.
2198 - Overland Express - WU. Similar to 2188 but with whistle.
2200 - Western Express - W/U. 
2204 - Lonely Cowboy - W/U.
2208 - Magic Mouse Bank - W/U. Version with cash register.
2210 - 'Ladybird Bug/Beetle' - W/U.
2211 - Kiddyland Tram - WU.
2212 - Happy Papa Rooster With Egg Cart - W/U.
2218 - Rocking Cowboy With Lasso - W/U.
2224 - Walking Guardsman - W/U.
2228 - Strolling Ladybird With Revolving Baby Ladybird - W/U.
2229 - Emergency Helicopter Highway Patrol - W/U.
2233 - Birdie Coin Bank - W/U.
2258 - Walking Baby Elephant - W/U. All plastic.
2274 - 'Jumping Kangaroo' - W/U.
2280 - Ray Robot - W/U. All plastic.
2302 - 'Hopping Bird' - W/U.
2316 - Robot Hand Coaster - W/U. All plastic.

Most of the toys listed are marked "Made In Japan" but a few of the later toys may be marked "Made In Singapore". A small minority of Yoneya toys are not marked at all and can only be attributed to the company via their boxes (which are marked). These include the F-80 aeroplane, Robot 7 and Walking Robot

MEGO MAN GROUP OF ROBOT TOYS

Big Joe Chef, Guard Man (red uniform - Guardsman), 'Mego Man, Pirate, Sam The Peace Corps Man, Soldier On Parade (green uniform), Soldier On Parade (blue uniform).

Abbreviations Used.
N/M = no mechanism.
H/O = hand operated.
Friction = friction wound flywheel mechanism.
Crank = crank wound flywheel mechanism.
W/U = wind up / clockwork (spring) mechanism.
B/O = battery operated.
B&G = bump and go / mystery action.
R/C = remote control.
Name In Italics = exact name unknown (updated when I spot an original box or obtain an original catalogue).   

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LOUIS MARX & CO. TIN PLATE BAGATELLE GAMES

LOUIS MARX & CO. TIN PLATE BAGATELLE GAMES 

Checklist For Marx Bagatelle Games (links lead to images in my photo-gallery).

COMPILING NOW - Last Updated 28/11/2022.

Marx Bagatelle Games (hand operated only).

20,000 Leagues Under The Sea Bagatelle - inverted teardrop shape, c. 1955, U.K.
Acroball Bagatelle - circular, 26.00 x 28.50 cm, c. 1955, U.K.
All American Sport Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top.
Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 16.00 x 32.00 cm.
Barnyard Golf Bagatelle - circular, 1953.
Baseball Bagatelle - fan shaped with semicircular top, 30 x 28 cm, 1964 (n.b. a Schylling reproduction exists).
Basketball Bagatelle - Small 'pocket sized' game with aim-able plunger, c. 1960's , 6.00 x 14.50 x 6.50 cm., UK & USA.
Basketelle Bagatelle - Small 'pocket sized' game with aim-able plunger, c. 1960's , 6.00 x 14.50 x 6.50 cm.
Batman & Robin Pinball Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 28.00 x 56.00 cm, 1966.
Batman Batarang Bagatelle - rectangular with double plunger action (one plunger at each end). 9.00 x 52.00 cm, 1966, UK.
Battlefield Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 16.00 x 32.00 cm.
Bazooka Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 16.00 x 32.00 cm, 1953.
Boomerang Bagatelle - rectangular with rounded base and aim-able plunger, under and over action, 10.50 x 30.50 cm.
Bullseye Pinball Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 26.00 x 56.00 cm.
Camberwick Green Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 1966, U.K.
Championship Hockey Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top.
Channel Chase Bagatelle (Power Boats Version) - small circular, 19.50 x 18.00 cm, four section scoring section with lock/release mechanism,.
Channel Chase Bagatelle (Armada / Sir Walter Raleigh Version) - circular.
Circus Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top.
Combat Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 25.50 x 41.00cm.
Crazy Golf Bagatelle - fan shaped with semicircular top 36.00 cm wide approx..
Deep Sea Dive Bagatelle - Small 'pocket sized' game with central plunger, c.1960's, 5.00 x 17.00 x 4.00, UK & USA.
Dick Tracey Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 32.00 x 63.00 cm, 1967.
Dingaroo Jackpot Bagatelle - 1962.
Disney Dodgem Bagatelle - circular, UK.
Disney Score Shot - circular.
Donald's Acroball Bagatelle - circular.
Drop Thru Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 14.50 x 29.50cm, UK (UK version of the Scores N' Stripes Bagatelle).
Dr Who And The Daleks Bagatelle - circular (small), 1965, U.K.
Dr Who And The Daleks Bagatelle - circular, 26.00 x 28.50 cm, 1965, U.K.

MARX DR WHO AND THE DALEKS BAGATELLE

Dr Who And The Daleks Bagatelle -  rectangular with semicircular top, 1965, U.K.
Double Skittle Alley Bagatelle - rectangular with double plunger action (one plunger at each end - as for Batman Batarang Bagatelle). 9.00 x 52.00 cm, UK.
Fireball Bagatelle - circular, 26.00 x 28.50 cm, U.K.

MARX FIREBALL BAGATELLE

Fireball XL5 Bagatelle - circular, 26.00 x 28.50 cm, 1963, U.K.
Flintstones Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top.
Funny Fliers Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top and spinner, 14.20 x 34.50 cm, 1970, U.K.
Helter Skelter Bagatelle - small circular, 19.50 x 18.00 cm, four section scoring section with lock/release mechanism, U.K.
Jack Pot Bagatelle - inverted teardrop shape.
Jet Bagatelle - circular.
Jetson's Pinball Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 1963.
Johnny Apollo Moon Landing Bagatelle version - Saturn rocket blasting off central in top section, Lunar module on moon surface at bottom - rectangular with semicircular top.
Johnny Apollo Moon Landing Bagatelle version - Lunar Module on moon surface with astronauts at top,   Apollo in space with Earth at centre left, Saturn rocket blasting off at bottom right. (n.b. representations of the spacecraft are not accurate) - rectangular with semicircular top.
Johnny Apollo Moon Landing Bagatelle version - astronaut on moon surface with Earth rise behind at top, capsule with parachutes about to splashdown at bottom, Saturn rocket blasting off behind plunger mechanism) - rectangular with semicircular top.
Jolly Policeman Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top.
King Arthur Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top and spinner, 14.20 x 34.50 cm, U.K.
Kings Of Speed Bagatelle (Motor Racing Formula One Theme) - rectangular with semicircular top and spinner, 14.20 x 34.50 cm, U.K. BRIT PAT 712557.
Klown Katch Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 12cm x 8.5cm.
Ladder Ball Bagatelle - Rectangular.
Magic Roundabout Bagatelle - small circular, 19.50 x 18.00 cm, four section scoring section with lock/release mechanism, 1967, U.K.
Magic Roundabout Bagatelle - circular, U.K.
Merry-Go-Round Bagatelle - small circular, 19.50 x 18.00 cm, four section scoring section with lock/release mechanism, U.K.
Mickey Mouse Bagatelle - circular with attachable ears, 18.50 x 16.20 cm, U.K.

MICKEY MOUSE BAGATELLE

Mickey Mouse's Party Bagatelle - circular, 1977, U.K.
Monte Carlo Rally Bagatelle - circular, U.K.
Mr Men Bagatelle - circular, U.K.
Mr Men Band Bagatelle - circular, 1978, UK.
Noddy Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 1959, U.K.
Noddy Bagatelle - small circular, 19.50 x 18.00 cm, four section scoring section with lock/release mechanism, 1975, U.K.
Noddy's Joyride Bagatelle - small circular, 19.50 x 18.00 cm, four section scoring section with lock/release mechanism, 1960, U.K.
Noddy The Juggler Bagatelle - circular, 26.00 x 28.50 cm, 1959, U.K.
Nutty Mads Bagatelle - 1964.
Olympic Games Bagatelle - .
Paddington Bear Bagatelle - U.K.
Pinball Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 7.50 x 14.50 cm.
Pocket Pinball Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 7.50 x 14.50 cm.
Pop-A-Puppet Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 16.00 x 32.00 cm.
Popeye Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 22.50 x 34.50 cm.
Prehistoric Pinball Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top.
Public Enemy Bagatelle - circular.
Puppet Pinball Bagatelle - 1965.
Racing Bagatelle (featuring 1950's style racing cars) - circular, UK.
Rex Mars Planet Patrol Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, UK.

MARX REX MARS PLANET PATROL BAGATELLE

Rhubarb And Custard Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, c. 1975 U.K.
Rupert Bagatelle (Rupert The Bear) - rectangular with semicircular top, U.K.
Rupert In Nutwood Bagatelle (Rupert The Bear) - rectangular with semicircular top, 1973, U.K.
Robin Hood Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, U.K.
Rock N' Roll Bagatelle - .
Roulette Bagatelle - 1961.
Safari Bagatelle - .
Scores N' Stripes Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 14.50 x 29.50.
Shoot Th' Chutes Bagatelle - circular.
Shuffle Bowl Bagatelle - rectangular with aim-able plunger.
Sindy Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, c. 1975 U.K.
Skee Scor - rectangular with semicircular top, 5.00 x 15.00 cm.
Skee Skill Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top.
Ski Shot Bagatelle - circular.
Skor Ball Bagatelle - .
Soccer Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, U.K.
Soccer Bagatelle - fan shaped with semicircular top, 30.00 x 28.00 cm, 1974, U.K.
Space 1999 Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 26.00 x 36.00 cm, 1976, U.K. Featuring characters from the Gerry Anderson series.
Speedway Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 12.00 x 23.50 cm, U.K.
Spot Bowler - rectangular, 5.00 x 15.00 cm.
Spot Shot Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top.
State Fair Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 1964.
Step Ball Bagatelle - rectangular.
Stop 'N' Go Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top and spinner, 14.20 x 34.50 cm, U.K.
Strikes 'N' Spares Bagatelle - small circular, 19.50 x 18.00 cm, four section scoring section with lock/release mechanism. Bowling theme.
Take Off Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 16.00 x 39.00 cm, 1953?. USAF and Soviet jet plane theme.
Tally All Bagatelle - rectangular (all plastic).

Tarzan Bagatelle - rectangular with semi circular top. 16.00 x 39.00 cm, 1967, U.K.

Tarzan Bagatelle - circular 25.00 x 22.50 cm, 1967, U.K.
The Big Game Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 25.00 x 41.00 cm.
The Big Score Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 30.50 x 61.00 cm.
The Black Hole Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 25.00 x 56.00 cm, 1979, U.K.
The Lone Ranger Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top.
The Man From U.N.C.L.E - The Pinball Affair Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 30.50 x 61.00 cm, 1966.
The Man From U.N.C.L.E - Secret Code Wheel Pinball Game - as for "Three Keys to Treasure" with unlocking prize wheel containing plastic charms (pistols, rings etc.), USA. Made For Sears.

The Muppet Show Bagatelle Bagatelle - circular.
Three Keys To Treasure Bagatelle - 1961.
Thunderbirds Bagatelle - circular, 26.00 x 28.50 cm, 1966, U.K.
Thunderbirds Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 1966, U.K.
Tom & Jerry Bagatelle - circular, U.K.
Tom & Jerry Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 16.00 x 39.00 cm, 1970, U.K.
Torpedo Shoot Bagatelle - 1977.
Toytown Bagatelle - circular, U.K.
Treasure Dive Bagatelle - U.K.
Treasure Island Bagatelle (Version A - Marx logo by plunger) - rectangular with semicircular top.
Treasure Island Bagatelle (Version B) - rectangular with semicircular top.
U.N.C.L.E. Treasure Bagatelle - 1966.
Under-N-Over Bagatelle - .
Weather Game Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top.
Wells Fargo Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 38.00 x ? cm.
Wheel Of Fortune Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top and spinner, 14.20 x 34.50 cm, U.K.
Whirlaway Bagatelle - circular, U.K.
Wild West Bagatelle - rectangular with rounded base and plunger mechanism that can be aimed, under and over action.
Wing Shot Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top.
Wombles Bagatelle - circular.
World Cup Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top and spinner, 14.20 x 34.50 cm, 1966, U.K. Supplied in picture box featuring 'World Cup Willie'. Both bagatelle and box are marked with an earlier version of the Marx logo.
World Cup Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top and spinner, 14.20 x 34.50 cm, 1970, U.K. Supplied in generic 'Playline' box. Marked with later Marx logo. The tinplate back of the bagatelle is printed with a different scene from the 1966 version.
Yogi Bear's Circus Bagatelle - rectangular with semicircular top, 1958?

History & Development

Louis Marx Bagatelle U.S. Patent 1953 (1)

Louis Marx Bagatelle U.S. Patent 1953 (2)

Boxes
Most, if not all, Marx bagatelle games seem to have been supplied in boxes.
Early boxes. Early boxes enclose the game and often have an artistic representation of the game on the upper surface.
Playline boxes. The phrase Play-Line was trade marked, in the USA, by Marx in late 1965 for their pinball/bagatelle games. Many bagatelle games were subsequently supplied in rather dull, generic boxes with an open window, displaying the actual game. They also feature the phrase Play-Line. These clearly saved the company money and made the games more profitable.

Values

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Please note that at the time of this post I have split the original single gallery into three more manageable categories. These are:- 

JAPAN  -  GREAT BRITAIN  -  EUROPE

This arrangement will almost certainly change in the future with a separate gallery for German manufacturers and so on. The Japan gallery, like the index of manufacturers, is the best developed at the moment but the others should grow substantially in the near future.

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