Hackers say they have stolen the pictures, names and addresses of around 8,000 Nursery Land characters including The Master, the Dame and the Little Boy who lives down the lane. The criminals say they also have information about the construction of many of the buildings including houses built of straw, stick, bricks and, in one case, gingerbread and sweets. Newsbiscuit has contacted Old King Cole for comment, but has not had a response. 'It was all very professional and well-written, no spelling mistakes or anything like that,' she said. It is believe to be from the Hamlin area of Germany, and calls itself 'The Pied Piper'.