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LJN Toys

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as a toy and video game company located in New York City. The company was founded in 1970 by Jack Friedman, using funds from his former employer, Norman J. Lewis Associates.[40] Friedman served as president for the company.[41] On March 26, 1985, MCA Inc. agreed to acquire 63% of LJN in exchange for $39.8 million in stock.[42][43] The deal closed with a transaction of a total of US$67 million.[44] Following the acquisition, LJN's revenue doubled to $27 million by 1986, and continued to rise into 1987.[44] However, a faulty toy gun manufactured by LJN caused MCA's profits to fall by 79.5%, to $…

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Country of Origin
United States
Latest Game
Spirit of Speed 1937
Latest Year
2000
Games listed
5

Published Games(5)

Game Name
Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
Knight Rider: K.I.T.T. Challenge Card Game
Mickey Mouse Flip Chip
Silly Sammy Seagull
Who Framed Roger Rabbit: Dip Flip