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American toy manufacturer From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Remco Industries Inc. was an American toy company. Founded in 1949, it is known for toys integrating technology and innovation from their inception.[1]
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The company's slogan in its early TV commercials was, "Every Boy Wants a Remco Toy...And So Do Girls!"[2] In 1997, Jakks Pacific acquired Remco and absorbed it as part of its products.
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History
In 1984, Remco nearly acquired the World Wrestling Federation (WWF) toy license, but lost out to LJN.[3]
Bankruptcy & sale
In 1997, Jakks Pacific acquired Remco and AHI's Child Guidance from Azrak-Hamway.[4] Under Jakks Pacific, the brand was absorbed into its other products.
Toys
1950s
- 1950s Space Commander Walkie Talkies[5]
- 1959 Coney Island Penny Machine (Combination crane game and coin bank)[6]
- 1959 Yankee Doodle Secret Rocket Test Center[7]
1960s
1970s
- 1970 Mister Brain[11]
1980s
- 1983 Crystar for Marvel Comics[12]
- 1985 AWA Remco Action Figures Wrestling Figures
- 1986 Karate Kid Action Figures [13]
1990s
- 1991 WWF Hulk Hogan 110 Signature Camera[14]
- 1992 Steel Tec Motorized Construction Set [15]
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