Remco
American toy manufacturer
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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]
IndustryToy Manufacturing
Founder
Key people
Marvin Azrak, Ezra HamwayProductsToys
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| Industry | Toy Manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founder | |
Key people | Marvin Azrak, Ezra Hamway |
| Products | Toys |
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.
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
- 1962 Caravelle Radio Transmitter and Receiver[8]
- 1964 Thimble City "Magnetic Powered" Playset Style 670
1970s
- 1970 Mister Brain[12]
1980s
- 1983 Crystar for Marvel Comics[13]
- 1985 AWA Remco Action Figures Wrestling Figures
- 1986 Karate Kid Action Figures [14]
1990s
- 1991 WWF Hulk Hogan 110 Signature Camera[15]
- 1992 Steel Tec Motorized Construction Set [16]