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In order to fund his toy-making venture, he also repaired vacuum cleaners in his spare time. The name &#8220;Casdon&#8221; was a blend of his surname, Cassidy, and his wife Bridget&#8217;s maiden name, Donnelly.<\/p>\n<p>Over the years, Casdon Toys has earned a reputation for innovation, particularly for its replicas of popular household appliances. Some of the company\u2019s best-known and best-selling products include the Telephone Exchange, the Bobby Charlton Soccer Game, the Vintage Casdon Hypertill, the Dyson Ball vacuum, the Pick &amp; Mix Sweet Shop, as well as the Mini-Henry and Hetty vacuum cleaners and the Morphy Richards Kitchen Set. 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