Nothing lasts for ever – unless it comes from edding. Take, for instance, the new autograph marker: an absolute must for signature collectors. It keeps “trophies” looking as fresh and as bold as the day they were penned - even years later. No matter what surface they are written on.

Often, when on the hunt for much coveted signatures of pop stars, showbiz personalities or sports celebrities, every second counts. The problem is that there are too many autograph hunters lying in wait in the hope of bagging cherished signatures. Fans need to react with lightning speed. Good news for anyone with an edding autograph marker up their sleeve. That’s because, whether it be on autograph cards, CD covers, clothes, leather or plastic, its hunting ground extends to almost any material.

The new marker from edding is not only wipe-resistant and waterproof, it is also a genuine shining light. And we mean that in the truest sense of the word! The highly vivid, light-resistant, low-odour ink makes the autograph shine like a star – guaranteed to light up the eyes of fans everywhere.

Of course, the new high-performance marker is not just ideal for collecting the signatures of VIPs on the red carpet: it is also perfect for obtaining the autographs of professional footballers on the green turf. Which means it also promises to be a big hit with fans at the 2008 European football championships.

The autograph marker (stroke width 1.5 - 3 mm) has a high-quality aluminium barrel and is presented in a striking display complete with crowner showing excited fans on the hunt for sought-after autographs.

Already a winner: the edding mini marker 0.5!

Even before the start of the 2008 European football championships, the first winner has already been declared: the edding mini marker 0.5! In its new strip, this versatile permanent professional is a player at the top of its game.

In its brand new rig-out, the mini marker is once again walking tall. That’s because every single mini marker now proudly sports one of a host of figures, each representing a nation participating in the 2008 European football championships. In glorious colour, the “edding all stars” team is drawn from footballing nations such as Switzerland (red), Austria (black), Italy (green), France (blue) and Germany (black). And, for the ultimate pitch: place four mini markers together in a line to reveal a colourful picture of a football stadium – a sure-fire way to inspire fans to collect the whole set.

As well as the new additions to the squad, edding – the Ahrensburg-based writing-implements trainer - is also putting its money on the proven strengths of its striking team. All of which means that the mini markers will continue to score, thanks to their excellent offensive qualities on almost all materials: be it plastic, glass or metal, the edding markers will write on any surface to leave behind a permanent impression. Literally. That’s because the light-resistant, quick-drying ink is not only wipe-resistant, but waterproof to boot.

Ideal for the forthcoming European championships, the markers (stroke width 1.5 - 3 mm) - complete with their translucent caps - are presented in their new “home stadium”, a highly striking display complete with a crowner resembling a football.

edding is opening the window onto a colourful world of football: right on cue for the 2008 European football championships, that leading duo - the edding 4090 window marker and the edding 4095 window marker – are on hand to help excited fans reflect support for their respective teams on colourfully decorated glass surfaces.

With the help of the window markers from edding, panes of glass, mirrors, car windows and virtually all other non-porous surfaces can be transformed into creative advertisements for the European football championships – allowing anyone, not just football fans, to have a ball. Whether it be expressions of loyalty on the rear window of a car or words of encouragement on the kitchen window at home – the low-odour, liquid chalk of the edding window markers will ensure that all messages are always on target.

In the summer of 2008, the notion that it’s mostly women who apply make-up will quickly be kicked into touch. That’s because - right on time for the start of the European Football Championships in Austria and Switzerland – men, too, will be reaching for the war paint as they “put on their faces” in true professional fashion. One item that no fan’s make-up bag should be without is the skin-friendly, dermatologically tested edding 47 face painter. It’s the perfect tool for supporters wishing to paint the flags of their national teams onto their faces. Which means that everyone will know exactly where fans’ affiliations lie.